Join David Ferguson, Underwriting & Claims Development Manager and Paul Blyth, Head of Underwriting & Claims Proposition as they take Phil Cleverley, Chief Underwriter through a journey of reflections on his underwriting career which started in 1977 and now draws to a close in May 2026 after more than 48 years in the industry. Listen to Phil reflect on the start of his career, how he developed a joy for learning and how underwriting has changed and improved to benefit customers. Phil also talks about the valuable contribution the industry has made to improving standards, his greatest achievement, the value of underwriting in terms of business strategy and how technology is evolving to deliver good customer outcomes before closing out with how he’ll spend time in retirement.

In this episode of the Innovation Podcast, we go beyond standard data points to explore the evolving landscape of recession indicators and their direct impact on the construction sector. Ta-Sian Litchfield (Responsible for EMEA Executive Risk) and Margaret Rose (Head of Professional Liability, North America) join host David Hurd to unpack the shift from traditional GDP metrics to high-frequency, unconventional signals like "frozen pizza sales" and subcontractor default rates.

The discussion provides a deep dive into the current regional dynamics of the US, the growing demand for "Knowledge Partnership" in insurance, and the four critical areas underwriters must monitor over the next 12 months to manage risk in a volatile economy.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, is more than a buzzword, it’s a critical lever for decarbonizing air travel.

In this episode, Michel Krenzer, Head of Energy at SCOR Business Solutions, and Gerald Fahrenthold, SVP Energy Head for North America, unpack this fascinating topic. Together, they explore what SAF is, how it’s produced, and the different ways it can be used across the aviation sector.

Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers a clear, accessible introduction to an innovation shaping the future of flight.