Sight Unseen

Podcast
Sight unseen: uncovering risks

About the Podcast

In an ever-changing environment, it's crucial for business leaders to stay ahead of organisational risks. Keeping abreast of market-shaking news in an information-saturated world might seem easy to do, but what about the out-of-sight or out-of-mind threats that you don't often hear about?

This podcast series uncovers these hidden risks, so your business can be well-prepared.



EPISODE 3

Weathering the future: the case for rethinking how to climate-proof flood-prone Australia

In this episode, we discuss the increasing weather threats—particularly floods—facing Australia and why there is an urgent need to reconsider how to best climate-proof the country. This episode was recorded on March 5th, 2025, as Cyclone Alfred approached Australia’s east coast. While heavy rain and flooding impacted many properties, conditions were less severe than anticipated at the time of the recording.

Speakers

  • - Lou Gritzo, chief science officer at FM
  • - Andrew Hall, CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia
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EPISODE 2

Confronting the elephant in the room: APAC climate risks

In this episode, we discuss the impact of climate change on businesses in APAC and why there's an urgency to future-proof their assets against long-term climate risks.

Speakers

  • - Julien Oliver, assistant vice president and lead research scientist in climate risk and resilience, FM
  • - Terry Weir, chief financial officer, Hana Microelectronics
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EPISODE 1

Claim stakes: the unexplored world of property insurance claims

This episode dives into some of the biggest threats facing businesses in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region, as uncovered in the rarely explored topic of insurance claims.

Speakers

  • - Andrea Garske, vice president and operations claims manager, FM
  • - Catherine Osborne, chief claims officer for the Pacific region, Marsh
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Explore innovative risk management solutions and discover how FM helps businesses enhance resilience. Visit our website for expert resources and insights.

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