The Risky Business Podcasts from Howden

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20 episodes
Updated Nov 6, 2025

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Nov 6, 2025 · 24 min
Storm-proofing your business: risk management for extreme weather
In this episode of Howden Risky Business, hosts Jack Durrant and Tim Weymouth dive into the real-world impact of Storm Amy and explore how businesses can better prepare for increasingly severe weather events. From blocked gutters and vulnerable flat roofs to fleet safety and flood defences, they share practical advice and personal stories that highlight the importance of proactive risk management. Whether you're a property owner, fleet manager, or just someone looking to stay ahead of the storm, this episode is packed with actionable insights, from drone inspections and sandbag strategies to empowering drivers to make safe decisions.
Oct 17, 2025 · 31 min
Answering your questions: New legislation on sexual harassment for businesses
In our next HR-focused podcast episode, we answer your questions to explore what the new changes in sexual harassment legislation mean for businesses. Listen now for the key learnings!
Sep 10, 2025 · 36 min
State of the insurance market: Opportunities in a softening landscape
In this episode, Jack and Tim unpack the current state ofthe insurance market. From the post-COVID shifts and the softening of premiums to the evolving risks posed by AI and cyber threats, they offer practical insights for businesses navigating renewals and coverage decisions. Whetheryou're a broker, business owner, or risk manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice, like how to leverage market conditions to improve coverage, explore cyber insurance, and reassess property valuations.
Sep 3, 2025 · 28 min
Supporting Neonatal Care in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
In this special episode, we explore how employers can better support staff whose babies require neonatal care. With expert advice and first-hand insights, we break down what Neonatal Care Leave involves, how it affects working parents, and the steps businesses can take to be both compassionate and compliant.
Jul 22, 2025 · 43 min
D&O insurance explained: what every business owner needs to know
In this episode of The Risky Business Podcast by Howden, host Tim Weymouth is joined by Cordelia Witton from C-Quence to unpack the essentials of Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance. They explore why this cover is crucial for anyone making decisions in a business, whether you're running a small café or scaling a national brand. Cordelia shares insights into the legal responsibilities directors face, real-world claims, and how tech-driven MGAs like C-Quence are making D&O more accessible. The episode also touches on employment practices liability, corporate legal liability, and why even charities and sports clubs should consider this protection. Packed with practical advice, it's a must-listen for brokers, business owners, and anyone interested in risk management.
Jul 3, 2025 · 57 min
Navigating employer liability and public liability claims
In this episode of the Howden Risky Business podcast, hosts Tim Weymouth and Jack Durrant dive into the complexities of risk management in the hospitality sector. Joined by Thom Lumley from RPC, they explore the challenges and emerging trends in employer liability and public liability claims. From the impact of inflation and economic pressures to the nuances of handling customer complaints and potential litigation, this episode offers valuable insights. Tune in to learn about practical strategies for balancing insurance costs, improving defensibility, and maintaining positive customer relations in a demanding business landscape.
May 20, 2025 · 17 min
Debrief: Why you should never skip over cyber insurance
In our recent podcast, Tim, Jack and their guests tackle ways to change how businesses perceive cyber risks and phishing attacks. We hear a whole host of real-life cases from Kye Brown, a cyber specialist at insurer, Coalition. We also hear a young person's evolving perspective on cyber threats through Ella Camp, one of our assistant account handlers here at Howden, who now has direct experience of dealing with cyber cases. In this debrief episode, Tim and Jack reflect on their discussion with Kye from Coalition. They chat through some of the main areas that came up, including businesses only realising after an outage how integral cyber is to modern work. They also explore how a cultural shift is needed to adapt to an evolving cyber landscape where the frequency and complexity of attacks continue to grow.
May 1, 2025 · 51 min
Why you should never skip over cyber insurance - video episode
Have you listened to our cyber podcast with Kye Brown of the cyber specialist insurer Coalition?Well now you can watch along as Tim, Jack, assistant account handler Ella Camp and Kye tackle ways to change how businesses perceive cyber risks and phishing attacks. We hear a whole host of real-life cases that Coalition have dealt with. We also hear a young person's evolving perspective on cyber threats through Ella Camp who now has had direct experience dealing with cyber cases.
Apr 14, 2025 · 33 min
What can trade credit insurance do for a business?
In our latest episode, hosts Jack Durrant and Tim Weymouth dive into the world of trade credit insurance with special guest Andrew Smith, Client Director at Howden. They explore the critical role of trade credit insurance in safeguarding businesses against the risks of unpaid invoices and insolvencies. Andrew shares his expertise on how trade credit insurance can help businesses manage their credit risk, enhance cash flow, and even support growth by enabling safer credit terms. The discussion covers real-world examples, industry trends, and the valuable insights working with a trade credit expert can bring. (There are some audio issues at the beginning of this record but due to the value of the rest of the podcast we have still uploaded it)
Apr 8, 2025 · 44 min
How Howden supports the good work of cancer charity, Maggie’s
In this episode, Jack Durrant and Tim Weymouth dive into the impactful partnership between Howden and Maggie's, a charity dedicated to supporting people with cancer and their families. Joined by Dr Gilly Howard-Jones, Centre Head at Maggie's Southampton, and Adam Feder, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Maggie's, they discuss the importance of corporate partnerships, the real-world impact of fundraising, and the various ways businesses can support charitable organisations. Learn how Howden's efforts are making a difference and how you can get involved!
Mar 28, 2025 · 36 min
Martyn’s Law: Uncovering everything you need to know with Team 9
Martyn’s Law will bring about some considerable changes for businesses, but how exactly will they navigate these adjustments? In our latest podcast with security specialists Team 9, we break down: The key details that need to be considered How businesses have reacted to Martyn’s Law How a good broker can help with any implementations Stay ahead of the upcoming changes and listen to the insight!
Mar 10, 2025 · 30 min
Is your insurance due for an MOT?
In this episode, hosts Jack Durrant and Tim Weymouth dive into the topic of an "Insurance MOT." Inspired by Jack's recent car MOT, they explore how businesses can benefit from regular check-ups and reassessments of their insurance to ensure they are getting the most cost-effective and comprehensive coverage. From financial health and trade credit to risk management and cyber security, Jack and Tim get under the bonnet of what businesses should consider.
Feb 26, 2025 · 19 min
What the insurance industry means to you - Nikki Hookway
For our latest episode, we’re doing something a little different. As part of a new series, we will be speaking to a mix of people across the insurance sector. Our aim is to explore the full spectrum of roles and career paths available in our industry. We will be asking our guests questions around what the insurance industry means to them, how they got into insurance, and any advice they have for those starting their insurance career. In this episode, Tim interviews Nikki Hookway to hear her insurance story.
Feb 5, 2025 · 26 min
Whether to have weather insurance
In our latest podcast, Jack and Tim engage in the much-loved British pastime of discussing the weather. More specifically, they explore the importance of weather insurance. Areas covered include how to manage the risks associated with the extreme weather situations that businesses across the UK can face, such as flooding and snow. They discuss the role of parametric insurance and how important it is to build a culture in your business geared towards safety and reducing risk.
Jan 14, 2025 · 38 min
Slips, trips and falls: the shocking impact they may have on your business
Slippery stats from the HSE have us worried – and you should be too. Did you know slips, trips, and falls account for more than 30 per cent of workplace accidents? In our latest podcast with Jack and Tim, they’re joined by founder of Slip Safety Services, Christian Harris, Howden's Head of Asset Protection, Scott Crichton and our very own specialist Claims Executive, Barry Davis. Our expert panel pick up on the major and often unexpected implications of this unholy trinity of accidents, and just how a slip, trip, or fall can cause a business serious damage, which is reflected in claims data. As a helpful antidote to this, Scott recommends what can be done to minimise this through simple exercises and risk management solutions. Get in touch with the team via this email for any resources: riskmanagement@howdeninsurance.co.uk
Nov 11, 2024 · 27 min
How can businesses adapt to the budget from an insurance perspective?
In our latest podcast, Tim Weymouth, Jack Durrant and Nikki Hookway discuss the recent budget announced by the new Labour government. They explore how it will affect the way businesses manage their finances and how clients can work with brokers to re-evaluate their insurance package for potential cost savings, while still maintaining strong coverage.
Oct 1, 2024 · 51 min
Why you should never skip over cyber insurance
In our latest podcast, Tim, Jack and their guests tackle ways to change how businesses perceive cyber risks and phishing attacks. We hear a whole host of real-life cases from Kye Brown of the cyber specialist insurer Coalition. We also hear a young person's evolving perspective on cyber threats through Ella Camp, one of our assistant account handlers here at Howden who now has direct experience dealing with cyber cases. To further illustrate just how easily a bad actor could deceive you, we’ve swapped a clip of either Tim or Jack speaking with an AI replication. Can you tell where we did this?
Aug 29, 2024 · 29 min
What does product recall insurance cover?
In this episode, hosts Tim and guest host Nikki Hookway explore the variety of areas that encapsulate product recall with the Divisional Director, Rob Marshall. From food and drink to automotive parts they explore all the areas this product can cover and how a recall could affect your business. To find out more information about product recall you can contact Rob here: robert.marshall@howdenspecialty.com.
Aug 14, 2024 · 30 min
Demystifying insurance misconceptions
In this episode, hosts Tim and Jack attempt to demystify some insurance misconceptions around the idea of 'that's just the way it is'. They explore how the right broker should help challenge this and explore all available avenues, to help you get the right insurance, even in hard markets or with complex risks.
Aug 7, 2024 · 15 min
Debrief: A year on, what's changed in the world of cyber
In this episode, Tim and Jack discuss and dissect key takeaways from the podcast, a year on, what's changed in the world of cyber. They explore how much cyber insurance has grown within the market and how important it has become for many businesses. Join the discussion by commenting, liking or sharing this podcast, we'd love to hear from you!