<![CDATA[Zurich Canada's Perspectives]]>786baadc-4fbb-5d23-9183-1c933c8a1abcWed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:11 +0000Captivate.fmZurich Canadahttps://artwork.captivate.fm/8bce7b8f-1321-4b65-a52c-bd3bd529dead/L9ipaF3uYx0C_YjLs-HVO60m.pngZurich Canada's PerspectivesZurich CanadaZurich CanadaStaying connected with our brokers through conversations with guests who are experts in their field. Our questions will be probing, teasing, and challenging, all to bring you insightful information that's relevant to your day-to-day job.https://perspectives.captivate.fmnoepisodicnopodcastThe Rosetta Stone of cyber securityThe Rosetta Stone of cyber securityJennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Dan Elliot, Principal of Cybersecurity Risk Advisory for Zurich Resilience Solutions for a stimulating discussion on how to translate cyber risks into business risk.

]]>Jennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Dan Elliot, Principal of Cybersecurity Risk Advisory for Zurich Resilience Solutions for a stimulating discussion on how to translate cyber risks into business risk.

]]>8fea4e8c-cfcb-41dd-9d9c-ab9c4829416bWed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -040024:22nofull3131Zurich CanadaKicking off the RIMS Canada ConferenceKicking off the RIMS Canada ConferenceJennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Jennifer Hill, Head of Customer, Distribution, Marketing and Regional Management to discuss the 2023 RIMS Canada conference in Ottawa.

]]>Jennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Jennifer Hill, Head of Customer, Distribution, Marketing and Regional Management to discuss the 2023 RIMS Canada conference in Ottawa.

]]>e0ceb417-9e57-49a8-9306-1afceab82684Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -040009:34nofull3030Zurich CanadaUnderstanding Flood RiskUnderstanding Flood RiskJennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Matt Rocha, North America Lead Climate Change Resilience Services to discuss the most common natural disaster in the country - floods.

]]>Jennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Matt Rocha, North America Lead Climate Change Resilience Services to discuss the most common natural disaster in the country - floods.

]]>74ecd2f2-a85e-4dc9-8748-38a976675debWed, 19 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -040015:30nofull2929Zurich CanadaGlobal Risks Report 2023Global Risks Report 2023Jennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Zurich Canada's Chief Risk

Officer, Sonia Kundi to explore the 2023 World Economic Forum's Global Risks

Report and discuss the top concerns for Canada.

]]>Jennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Zurich Canada's Chief Risk

Officer, Sonia Kundi to explore the 2023 World Economic Forum's Global Risks

Report and discuss the top concerns for Canada.

]]>8bae5ce9-6fd1-4db6-97ad-b03a1f33d8b3Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -040010:17nofull2828Zurich CanadaBreaking down insurance claims fraudBreaking down insurance claims fraudJennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Zurich Canada Claims Fraud Senior Investigator Luke Miedzybrodzki to break down how businesses can protect themselves from insurance fraud and become more resilient.

]]>Jennifer Beaudry, Head of Communications is joined by Zurich Canada Claims Fraud Senior Investigator Luke Miedzybrodzki to break down how businesses can protect themselves from insurance fraud and become more resilient.

]]>9a74b651-28be-4d9c-be7f-7c6d48b680c7Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -040016:11nofull2727Zurich CanadaCaring for our communities through volunteeringCaring for our communities through volunteeringA thoughtful conversation with our AVP Employee Experience and Culture, Ray Chaaya, on a subject that’s foundational to our culture here at Zurich – caring and giving back to our communities.

]]>A thoughtful conversation with our AVP Employee Experience and Culture, Ray Chaaya, on a subject that’s foundational to our culture here at Zurich – caring and giving back to our communities.

]]>ed810858-bd58-4140-ba42-d72396a516b2Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -040016:15nofull2626Zurich CanadaESG & RIMS Canada 2022 DiscussionESG & RIMS Canada 2022 DiscussionDavid Tran, Head of Customer Management is joined by Dane Hambrook, Head of Specialty Products where they discuss his recently appointed role and touch on the recent RIMS Canada Conference held in Halifax, and one topic that is top of mind for many folks in our industry — ESG,


]]>David Tran, Head of Customer Management is joined by Dane Hambrook, Head of Specialty Products where they discuss his recently appointed role and touch on the recent RIMS Canada Conference held in Halifax, and one topic that is top of mind for many folks in our industry — ESG,


]]>2a835b96-70df-47fa-988f-64e952471bbbMon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -040020:47nofull2525Zurich CanadaZRS Climate Change Resilience Services and sustainability initiativesZRS Climate Change Resilience Services and sustainability initiativesListen to this month’s episode of “Perspectives,” led by Chris Snider, Head of Sales & Distribution for Zurich Resilience Solutions in Canada. Chris’ guests are Amar Rahman and Matt Rocha from Zurich’s Climate Change Resilience Services team. This episode highlights topics of climate change and sustainability with insights and guidance on the protection of assets and business continuity for our partners and customers.


]]>Listen to this month’s episode of “Perspectives,” led by Chris Snider, Head of Sales & Distribution for Zurich Resilience Solutions in Canada. Chris’ guests are Amar Rahman and Matt Rocha from Zurich’s Climate Change Resilience Services team. This episode highlights topics of climate change and sustainability with insights and guidance on the protection of assets and business continuity for our partners and customers.


]]>3d82c00f-07da-4896-8b97-ad329e7b8e26Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -040033:28nofull2424Zurich CanadaThe ICLR’s Relationship with the Insurance IndustryThe ICLR’s Relationship with the Insurance IndustryListen to our latest Risk Insights episode led by Chris Snider, Zurich Resilience Solutions and guest Glenn McGillivray, Managing Director at the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. This episode covers the ICLR and their relationship with the personal and commercial insurance industry by highlighting topics such as wildfire floods and wind exposures.

]]>Listen to our latest Risk Insights episode led by Chris Snider, Zurich Resilience Solutions and guest Glenn McGillivray, Managing Director at the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. This episode covers the ICLR and their relationship with the personal and commercial insurance industry by highlighting topics such as wildfire floods and wind exposures.

]]>653f3bcb-86ab-4a50-994b-6677442a3620Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -040026:22nofull2323Zurich CanadaL’assurance dans le secteur de la constructionL’assurance dans le secteur de la constructionUne discussion menée par Éric Fournier, vice-président et directeur de la région de l’Est, avec Zéchiel Breton-Houle, souscripteur principal, Construction. Dans cet épisode, il est question de la relation du secteur de la construction avec l’assurance ainsi que des conditions et des défis du marché de l’assurance pour les entrepreneurs et les parties prenantes.

]]>Une discussion menée par Éric Fournier, vice-président et directeur de la région de l’Est, avec Zéchiel Breton-Houle, souscripteur principal, Construction. Dans cet épisode, il est question de la relation du secteur de la construction avec l’assurance ainsi que des conditions et des défis du marché de l’assurance pour les entrepreneurs et les parties prenantes.

]]>565e5516-33d9-49af-b796-b9ac143ceb53Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -040032:19nofull2222Zurich CanadaThe environmental insurance marketThe environmental insurance marketA discussion on environmental insurance and what it entails with Irin Bakhtiar, AVP, Environmental Liability Manager. This episode covers topics of pollution, extreme weather events and climate change, PFAS, environmental coverage and policies and more.

]]>A discussion on environmental insurance and what it entails with Irin Bakhtiar, AVP, Environmental Liability Manager. This episode covers topics of pollution, extreme weather events and climate change, PFAS, environmental coverage and policies and more.

]]>01a94421-d459-44a4-b736-0bf3ba86023fTue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 -040021:10nofull2121Zurich CanadaPre-loss assessment of business interruption riskPre-loss assessment of business interruption riskAn in-depth conversation with guest Caroline Woolley, director and practice leader at Meaden and Moore International on the concept and process of pre loss assessment and analysis for business interruption risk, including contingent bi, interdependency, and supply chain exposures.

]]>An in-depth conversation with guest Caroline Woolley, director and practice leader at Meaden and Moore International on the concept and process of pre loss assessment and analysis for business interruption risk, including contingent bi, interdependency, and supply chain exposures.

]]>289d592f-870a-441d-9008-8d4815c7963dFri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -040030:15nofull2020Zurich CanadaIntroducing Risk Insights with Chris SniderIntroducing Risk Insights with Chris SniderZurich Canada’s Perspective podcast has launched a new series with Chris Snider, Head of Sales & Distribution, Zurich Resilience Solutions, Risk Services Canada. This episode will introduce Risk Insights and the Zurich Resilience Solutions launch in Canada through a conversation with Hanno Mijer, Global Head of ZRS and Thomas Fioretti, North American Head of ZRS.

]]>Zurich Canada’s Perspective podcast has launched a new series with Chris Snider, Head of Sales & Distribution, Zurich Resilience Solutions, Risk Services Canada. This episode will introduce Risk Insights and the Zurich Resilience Solutions launch in Canada through a conversation with Hanno Mijer, Global Head of ZRS and Thomas Fioretti, North American Head of ZRS.

]]>7cd5a3b6-6c00-4f3a-b74e-e12675d854f4Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -040040:50nofull1919Zurich CanadaLes captives et leur pertinence en fonction des conditions de marché, avec Jean-Pierre PaquetLes captives et leur pertinence en fonction des conditions de marché, avec Jean-Pierre PaquetDans cette balado, Eric Fournier discute avec Jean-Pierre Paquet, Vice-président principal de l’unité captives et transferts alternatifs de risques, de l’importance des captives dans les conditions actuelles du marché de l’assurance et de leur utilisation sur le long terme.

]]>Dans cette balado, Eric Fournier discute avec Jean-Pierre Paquet, Vice-président principal de l’unité captives et transferts alternatifs de risques, de l’importance des captives dans les conditions actuelles du marché de l’assurance et de leur utilisation sur le long terme.

]]>5babc561-f497-4d7b-a63a-58e2db261367Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -040031:08nofull1818Zurich CanadaState of the accident and health industryState of the accident and health industryIn this episode, David Tran speaks with Arlo Hugessen, Head of Business Development, Accident and Health. They discuss the accident and health industry today in Canada including new entrants and disruptors, business travel, the expansion of certain safety nets in the era of gig economy, and potential financial solutions.

]]>In this episode, David Tran speaks with Arlo Hugessen, Head of Business Development, Accident and Health. They discuss the accident and health industry today in Canada including new entrants and disruptors, business travel, the expansion of certain safety nets in the era of gig economy, and potential financial solutions.

]]>28f7d642-8aab-4512-a1bd-fbffdc9547b6Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -040026:11nofull1717Zurich CanadaZurich Canada 2021 RecapZurich Canada 2021 RecapIn this episode, David Tran, VP, Ontario Regional Manager at Zurich Canada, interviews our host Alban Laloum to wrap up 2021 at Zurich Canada and to discuss the insurance industry outlook for 2022.  

]]>In this episode, David Tran, VP, Ontario Regional Manager at Zurich Canada, interviews our host Alban Laloum to wrap up 2021 at Zurich Canada and to discuss the insurance industry outlook for 2022.  

]]>b5e3c331-96df-42d2-b9a2-adf73543de7dTue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -040035:05nofull1616Zurich CanadaRecent Federal Election and other news impacting the insurance marketRecent Federal Election and other news impacting the insurance marketIn this episode, Jill Lankin, General Counsel at Zurich Canada, interviews Alan Young, Senior Associate at Tactix, to talk about the recent Federal Election among other news impacting the insurance market.

]]>In this episode, Jill Lankin, General Counsel at Zurich Canada, interviews Alan Young, Senior Associate at Tactix, to talk about the recent Federal Election among other news impacting the insurance market.

]]>6344434f-cd75-4461-8676-61c9bbd6679fSun, 12 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -040034:00nofull1515Zurich CanadaKey metrics of Broker ProfitabilityKey metrics of Broker ProfitabilityIn this episode, Alban interviews Jean Roy, Chief Underwriting Officer at Zurich Canada for an in-depth discussion on understanding the role of the CUO, the key components of combined ratio, the impact of volatility on earnings and how inflation manifests itself on an insurance company balance sheet.

]]>In this episode, Alban interviews Jean Roy, Chief Underwriting Officer at Zurich Canada for an in-depth discussion on understanding the role of the CUO, the key components of combined ratio, the impact of volatility on earnings and how inflation manifests itself on an insurance company balance sheet.

]]>7c2d6b6c-acc4-4640-bf64-12858634b697Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -040035:02nofull1414Zurich CanadaZurich's half year results with Saad Mered, Chief Executive Officer at Zurich CanadaZurich's half year results with Saad Mered, Chief Executive Officer at Zurich CanadaIn this episode, Alban interviews Saad Mered, Chief Executive Officer at Zurich Canada for an in-depth discussion on the recent Zurich's half year results.

]]>In this episode, Alban interviews Saad Mered, Chief Executive Officer at Zurich Canada for an in-depth discussion on the recent Zurich's half year results.

]]>98471acd-09cb-4be3-bd3c-3880805cbf16Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -040037:09nofull1313Zurich CanadaImpact of COVID-19 and the current construction marketImpact of COVID-19 and the current construction marketIn this episode, Alban interviews Derek Reedie, Head of Construction at Zurich Canada for a discussion on the current Canadian market, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the construction team at Zurich Canada.

]]>In this episode, Alban interviews Derek Reedie, Head of Construction at Zurich Canada for a discussion on the current Canadian market, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the construction team at Zurich Canada.

]]>80ef949b-adb7-45ac-9800-8d0e6b7ef81aWed, 18 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -040022:49nofull1212Zurich CanadaDiversity, Inclusion, Equity and BelongingDiversity, Inclusion, Equity and BelongingIn this episode, Alban interviews Ray Chaaya, Employee

Experience & Culture Lead at Zurich Canada for an in-depth discussion on

all the different initiatives Zurich Canada and our employees have taken part

of in order to support our community and the insurance industry.

]]>In this episode, Alban interviews Ray Chaaya, Employee

Experience & Culture Lead at Zurich Canada for an in-depth discussion on

all the different initiatives Zurich Canada and our employees have taken part

of in order to support our community and the insurance industry.

]]>939ae155-0bc3-4d1b-8575-126d638ccfeaTue, 20 Jul 2021 11:45:00 -040027:30nofull1111Zurich CanadaUnderstanding the world of claimsUnderstanding the world of claimsIn this episode, Alban Laloum meets with Joe Fidilio, Head of Claims at Zurich Canada, for a closer look into the world of Claims at Zurich Canada and to discuss current trends and changes we are seeing in the insurance industry.  

]]>In this episode, Alban Laloum meets with Joe Fidilio, Head of Claims at Zurich Canada, for a closer look into the world of Claims at Zurich Canada and to discuss current trends and changes we are seeing in the insurance industry.  

]]>ba99dab0-58a9-4875-ad90-449a48acb277Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -040029:47nofull1010Zurich CanadaDeep dive: D&O with Denise Hall, AonDeep dive: D&O with Denise Hall, AonIn this special edition of the Perspectives series, Dane Hambrook, Head of Financial Lines, has an in depth discussion on the current D&O market with Denise Hall, Senior Vice President and National Broking Leader at Aon.

]]>In this special edition of the Perspectives series, Dane Hambrook, Head of Financial Lines, has an in depth discussion on the current D&O market with Denise Hall, Senior Vice President and National Broking Leader at Aon.

]]>d752688c-098b-4293-a293-22ad706f5c06Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -040035:29nofull99Zurich CanadaInsights on the Canadian regulatory Framework with Jill LankinInsights on the Canadian regulatory Framework with Jill LankinIn this episode, Alban interviews Jill Lankin, General Counsel at Zurich Canada, for an in-depth discussion on the Canadian regulatory framework, particularly the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), and growing concerns around issues, such as climate and cyber risks. 

]]>In this episode, Alban interviews Jill Lankin, General Counsel at Zurich Canada, for an in-depth discussion on the Canadian regulatory framework, particularly the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), and growing concerns around issues, such as climate and cyber risks. 

]]>6ad8f6d5-f2d7-46f3-9c21-f83850980d8aThu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -040031:58nofull88Zurich CanadaOverview of International Programs at Zurich CanadaOverview of International Programs at Zurich CanadaIn this episode, Cristina Machado, Head of International Programs, provides an in-depth overview of the International Programs business at Zurich Canada. 

]]>In this episode, Cristina Machado, Head of International Programs, provides an in-depth overview of the International Programs business at Zurich Canada. 

]]>956c7c9d-cd7f-466b-919a-f16daca19bd9Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 -040027:37nofull77Zurich CanadaThe Impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Supply Chain RiskThe Impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Supply Chain RiskIn this episode, Alban Laloum interviews Chris Snider, Head of Risk Services, Zurich Canada and Jennifer Fortunato, Risk Engineering Manager, Construction, Zurich North America, to discuss the impact of the ongoing pandemic on supply chain risk and lessons we’ve learned in this past year on how to manage and mitigate it.  

]]>In this episode, Alban Laloum interviews Chris Snider, Head of Risk Services, Zurich Canada and Jennifer Fortunato, Risk Engineering Manager, Construction, Zurich North America, to discuss the impact of the ongoing pandemic on supply chain risk and lessons we’ve learned in this past year on how to manage and mitigate it.  

]]>a7e7e6a2-fee5-4f51-bda0-587e1c3df885Wed, 12 May 2021 05:00:00 -040030:16nofull66Zurich CanadaInsights into the Canadian Property Market with David SpagnuoloInsights into the Canadian Property Market with David SpagnuoloIn this episode, Alban Laloum speaks with David Spagnuolo, VP, General Property, about the current Canadian Property Market. They discuss topics such as increases in natural catastrophes, counterparty risk, rate intensity and program structure to name a few. 

]]>In this episode, Alban Laloum speaks with David Spagnuolo, VP, General Property, about the current Canadian Property Market. They discuss topics such as increases in natural catastrophes, counterparty risk, rate intensity and program structure to name a few. 

]]>b72bfccc-2cea-4dfc-811e-29cbb4dbe8b1Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -040038:15nofull55Zurich CanadaThe Evolution of Cyber Insurance in Canada and why its more important now than ever beforeThe Evolution of Cyber Insurance in Canada and why its more important now than ever beforeIn this episode, Alban Laloum meets with Dane Hambrook, Head of Financial Lines and Daniel Lee, AVP, Professional Lines, Cyber & Financial Institutions, to discuss how Cyber insurance in Canada has evolved to become one of the more important types of coverages in the virtual world we live in today.

]]>In this episode, Alban Laloum meets with Dane Hambrook, Head of Financial Lines and Daniel Lee, AVP, Professional Lines, Cyber & Financial Institutions, to discuss how Cyber insurance in Canada has evolved to become one of the more important types of coverages in the virtual world we live in today.

]]>61ca9bbd-9e70-4ca6-b082-b4ea6f844c36Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -040030:41nofull44Zurich CanadaInsights into the Canadian Casualty Market with Eugene RohInsights into the Canadian Casualty Market with Eugene RohIn this episode, Alban Laloum speaks with Eugene Roh, AVP, Casualty Manager, Western Region, about the Canadian liability market where he sees continuing challenges and opportunities. 

]]>In this episode, Alban Laloum speaks with Eugene Roh, AVP, Casualty Manager, Western Region, about the Canadian liability market where he sees continuing challenges and opportunities. 

]]>63d6bb28-b983-430e-884f-ed020577ade4Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -040021:02nofull33Zurich CanadaAn Overview of Programs with Greg Irvine and Jeff KislaskoAn Overview of Programs with Greg Irvine and Jeff KislaskoOur second podcast is with Greg Irvine, Head of Specialties and Jeff Kislasko, Head of Programs. In this episode, they discuss the business of Programs at Zurich Canada, its growth and evolution over the years and the challenges they face in the market.

]]>Our second podcast is with Greg Irvine, Head of Specialties and Jeff Kislasko, Head of Programs. In this episode, they discuss the business of Programs at Zurich Canada, its growth and evolution over the years and the challenges they face in the market.

]]>55a74428-291d-4402-bd16-761b235dfb02Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -040023:20nofull22Zurich CanadaA Zurich Canada update with Saad MeredA Zurich Canada update with Saad MeredThe first guest of our podcast series, Perspectives, is none other than Saad Mered, 

CEO and Chief Agent at Zurich Canada. In this episode, Alban Laloum speaks with 

Saad as he looks back on 2020, gives his outlook on 2021 and provides a brief 

business update for Zurich Canada.

]]>The first guest of our podcast series, Perspectives, is none other than Saad Mered, 

CEO and Chief Agent at Zurich Canada. In this episode, Alban Laloum speaks with 

Saad as he looks back on 2020, gives his outlook on 2021 and provides a brief 

business update for Zurich Canada.

]]>33e7e7be-3ac6-44b1-9a4e-6038deeb1680Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:15:00 -040023:11nofull11Zurich Canada