In this episode, we explore how organizations can invest more effectively in their people in 2026.

As AI becomes embedded in everyday work, technical expertise alone is no longer enough.

We discuss why human skills such as resilience, motivation, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity are becoming essential, and how organizations can develop these capabilities to support performance, adaptability, and long-term success.

As Chief Underwriting Officer at Allianz Ireland, John Ryan brings a frontline perspective from one of the world’s leading insurers. With operations globally, Allianz is seeing firsthand how climate change is accelerating risk, disrupting coverage, and raising fundamental questions about the future insurability of assets. In this conversation, John Ryan explores why climate risk is now a systemic threat to both insurers and banks, how Allianz is responding, and why the path forward depends on urgent adaptation and cross-sector collaboration.

This podcast explores the lessons learned from past financial crises and how they reshaped modern risk management.

From rapid credit expansion to complex financial instruments and interconnected markets, we break down the factors that contributed to systemic failures leading up to the global financial crisis.

Learn how governance, culture, and risk appetite influence bank stability and why understanding these lessons remains essential for today’s financial professionals.