This episode of Airmic Talks was recorded in Dublin where we recently held the Airmic Island of Ireland Conference on 19 November.

The event had speakers across a range of topics, including geopolitics and captives, tariffs and sustainable building practices, and parametrics and the local insurance market.

In this episode, Richard interviews three of the speakers at the conference.

First, we will hear from Mike Matthews, Commercial Director for EMEA & APAC at Artex Risk Solutions, on recent activity in Ireland’s captive market.

Richard is then joined by Hugh Governey, manager of market development at Lloyd’s,  who provides a tribute to Eamonn Egan, a well-known and respected insurance Ieader in Ireland, Lloyd’s country manager for Ireland since 2008 and a close friend of Airmic’s.  Eamonn sadly passed away in June this year, and is missed greatly by the team at Airmic.

And last but not least, we hear from Robert Tyrell, General Manager at Campion insurance brokers, on the SME market for insurance and priorities for Irish small to medium sized businesses.


Airmic Talks ... Island of Ireland 2025

In episode six Richard Cutcher and Airmic's Deputy CEO Julia Graham are joined by Michele Wucker, a speaker, strategist and author who‘s 2016 book – The Gray Rhino: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore – has sold over 300,000 copies.

Michele discusses the theory behind Gray Rhinos and whether the pandemic should be seen as such an event.

For more information Michele and her work: https://www.wucker.com/writing/the-gray-rhino/

Michele Wucker coined the term “gray rhino” to draw attention to the obvious risks that are neglected despite – and often because of- their size and likelihood. The timely metaphor has moved markets, shaped financial policies, and made headlines around the world. Michele’s 2019 TED Talk has more than two million views. She is the author of three books including the international bestseller THE GRAY RHINO: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore. Drawing on three decades of experience in financial media and think tank management, turnarounds, and economic policy analysis, Michele is founder of the Chicago-based strategy firm Gray Rhino & Company. 

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Airmic Talks ... Michele Wucker and Gray Rhinos

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