Inside Insurance – Podcast series

Tech Innovation & Industry Disruption

Episode 16

In this episode of Inside Insurance, Jean Rea sits down with Gary Leyden, Managing Director of Instech.ie and a driving force behind innovation in the insurance sector.

They explore how technology is reshaping insurance, the role of insurtech in accelerating digital transformation, and what this means for the future of the industry.

With a track record of fostering start-ups and scaling tech solutions, Gary offers unique insights into emerging trends, collaboration opportunities, and the next wave of disruption in insurance.

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Special Focus on the EU AI Act

Episode 15

We're back with a brand-new episode of Inside Insurance, and on this episode we deep dive into one of the most transformative regulatory developments in recent years: the EU AI Act.

Joining us for this insightful conversation is Sean Redmond, Director at KPMG and leader of our AI Risk and Regulatory team, alongside Jean Rea, Partner at KPMG. Together, they unpack the implications of this landmark legislation and what it means for insurers.

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Climate Risk Meets Insurance Innovation

Episode 14

In this episode of Inside Insurance, Jean Rea sits down with Dr. Barry O’Dwyer, Director in KPMG’s Sustainable Futures practice and a leading expert in climate risk.

They explore how climate change is reshaping the insurance sector, the growing impact of extreme weather events, and the evolution of natural catastrophe modeling.

Together, they discuss the challenges of modeling tail risks, the importance of interrogating climate data, and what insurers need to know to prepare for a future shaped by climate uncertainty.

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CSRD, the Omnibus proposal

Episode 13

Jean Rea, KPMG was joined by Lorraine McCann, Sustainability Reporting Lead at KPMG Ireland, to unpack the evolving landscape of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

The discussion outlines the current status of the CSRD, the Omnibus proposal, and how this will impact on organisations. Insights on the key learnings from the first round of CSRD reporters, as well as the “no regret” actions that can be taken now, should be of particular interest to our listeners.

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AI in Insurance

Episode 12

In this episode of Inside Insurance, Jean Rea sits down with Rory Timlin, an industry leader with 20 years of experience in AI and data innovation. They dive into the impact of AI on insurance, digital transformation, and how the landscape is evolving.

With a career leading AI-driven solutions for financial services, life sciences, and the public sector, Rory shares invaluable insights on AI adoption and what’s next for the industry.

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Global Insights in Insurance

Episode 11

In the latest episode of our series, Jean Rea sits down with Laura Gray, KPMG’s Global Head of Actuarial, to unpack the pressing issues shaping the insurance sector in the coming months.

Laura dives into the global impact of capital regulations and explores how the evolving landscape of these regulations is driving the US insurance market.

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CFO Views

Episode 10

In this edition of Inside Insurance, we’re going to have a special focus on the role of CFO. Brian Morrissey, KPMG chats to Mark Burke Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director (Aviva), and Brian Holland, Head of Group Finance (Hannover).

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Captives

Episode 9

In this edition of Inside Insurance, we’re going to have a special focus on captives. Jean Rea, KPMG chats to Brian Quinn founding director and owner of Granite Management Limited.

Granite focuses on international employee benefits and other specialist risks.

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Tax Matters

Episode 8

In this episode of Inside Insurance, KPMG’s Jean Rea chats with Ciara Wrafter. In this session we focus on tax matters. The discussion delves into various effects of tax legislation rules on the insurance sector in Ireland.

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Non-life technical

Episode 7

In this episode of Inside Insurance, KPMG’s Jean Rea chats with Tom Donlon Managing Director, Actuary Augmented Limited. In this session they focus on non-life technical topics within the industry.

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PIAB

Episode 6

In this episode of Inside Insurance KPMG’s Jean Rea interviews Rosalind Caroll, Chief Executive of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board to discuss the personal injuries environment in Ireland.

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SEAR

Episode 5

In this episode of Inside Insurance KPMG’s Jean Rea interviews Derek Hegarty and John O’Donnell to explore SEAR and the regulations impacts on the insurance sector at the moment

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CRO

Episode 4

In this episode of Inside Insurance KPMG’s Jean Rea interviews Marie Louise Delahunty and Edel O’Connell to explore some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the insurance sector at the moment.

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The role of the iNED

Episode 3

In this episode of Inside Insurance, Jean Rea interviews experienced insurance sector iNEDs Yvonne Hill and Aidan Holton about the role of the iNED which covers topics such as diversity on boards, customer expectations and the need for innovation within the insurance sector.

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DORA

Episode 2

In this episode of Inside Insurance KPMG’s Jean Rea and Michelle Byrne explore the latest developments on DORA and EU AI Act and their implications to the sector.

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ESG

Episode 1

"The CSRD can be seen as a tick box cost to the business, or it can be seen as something to really drive strategy, attract and retain customers, staff and drive value across the business.“

Sarah Moran of our Sustainable Futures team talks to Jean Rea about the key challenges for insurers in understanding the potential impacts of climate change.

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