The Risk Circuit

In this episode, Alice Harrison is joined by Simran Minhas and Oliver Warren to discuss the growing demand for electricity amid varying levels of political commitment to decarbonization. It's a complex time that is driving significant developments in both renewables and conventional power, the energy transition is creating synergies between these sectors, but intrinsic challenges still persist.  The conversation delves into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the necessity of balancing the grid, and the large-scale deployment of solar and onshore wind. They also explore the impact of data centers and the AI revolution on energy demand, the ongoing role of coal, and the importance of conventional power sources to ensure reliability when renewable sources are not available. Listen now to find out more.

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Lucy Stanbrough is joined by Kate Fowler, to debunk the myths of nuclear energy. During this insightful discussion Lucy and Kate cover the safety systems at nuclear power plants, nuclear waste and the expansion of nuclear energy globally. 

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Lucy Stanbrough is joined by Steven Munday, Sergio Toro and Sam Wilkin to explore how the key themes from our Emerging and Interconnected Risk Survey are set to shape the natural resources industry. During the podcast, Lucy, Steven, Sergio and Sam examine the most pressing issues raised in the survey, including cyber, environmental, geopolitical and changing regulatory risks, and how natural resources companies can take action to move through these challenges with confidence. Find out how to make strategic risk decisions and secure an edge in this increasingly complex and competitive industry.

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Mike Newsom-Davis is joined by Blake Koen and Bianka Bol to explore some of the biggest concerns facing the liabilities energy market, including social inflation, liability limit adequacy and the three-speed market. The findings referenced in this podcast are from WTW's Energy Market Review Update. WTW offers insurance-related services through its appropriately licensed and authorised companies in each country in which WTW operates. For further authorisation and regulatory details about our WTW legal entities, operating in your country, please refer to our WTW website. It is a regulatory requirement for us to consider our local licensing requirements.  The information given in this publication is believed to be accurate as at 23 January 2025. This information may have subsequently changed or have been superseded and should not be relied upon to be accurate or suitable after this date. This podcast offers a general overview of its subject matter. It does not necessarily address every aspect of its subject or every product available in the market and we disclaimer all liability to the fullest extent permitted by law. It is not intended to be, and should not be, used to replace specific advice relating to individual situations and we do not offer, and this should not be seen as, legal, accounting or tax advice. If you intend to take any action or make any decision on the basis of the content of this publication you should first seek specific advice from an appropriate professional. Some of the information in this publication may be compiled from third party sources we consider to be reliable, however we do not guarantee and are not responsible for the accuracy of such. The views expressed are not necessarily those of WTW. Copyright WTW 2025. All rights reserved.

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, Michael Buckle is joined by Austin Sims and Charlotte Watts to examine the impact a profitable year in 2024 has had on driving falling rates and how competitive pressures look set to accelerate further marketing softening.

In this episode of The Risk Circuit, join host Marie Reiter and speakers Richard Burge, George Richardson and Jamie Lee as they discuss the latest global trends in the upstream energy insurance market.