Navigating the Future of Energy and Insurance: Insights from FS Brew Podcast and MEECON 2025

In this must-listen episode of the FS Brew Podcast, co-hosted by Vidya and Renjit in collaboration with MEECON 2025, experts from the insurance and energy sectors reveal crucial insights on the evolving landscape in the Middle East.

Featuring industry leaders like Sunil Machado from Lockton Insurance Brokers, Sam Foster from Lloyd Warwick, Alan Purbrick from MEECON, Julie Kimmens from Star Insurance Companies, Sean Pearson from Liberty Specialty Markets, and Heba Tabet from EDF Power Solutions, this episode delves into a diverse range of pressing topics.

From innovative risk management strategies and the critical role of battery storage to the impact of emerging technologies and the importance of early risk assessment, this podcast offers a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and challenges lying ahead as the region transitions to clean energy.

Key discussions also include the dynamic regulatory environment, the growing significance of parametric policies, and the necessity of integrated risk management and collaboration among stakeholders.

Gain valuable perspectives that can guide your understanding and approach to the future of energy and insurance.

00:00 Introduction to FS Brew Podcast
00:21 Focus on MEECON and Energy Transition
00:39 Interview with Sunil Machado: Risk Management in Energy
01:44 Battery Storage and Risk Mitigation
02:50 Emerging Alternatives in Energy Storage
03:45 Role of Insurance in Power Projects
06:57 Interview with Sam Foster: Challenges in Loss Adjusting
10:06 Technology and Data in Loss Adjusting
16:09 Future of Energy Claims Process
19:05 Introduction to MEECON 2025 Conference with Alan Purbrick
26:59 Interview with Julie Kimmens: Managing Technical Risk Claims
27:47 Policy Wordings and Coverage in Renewable Energy
28:41 Impact of Technology on Claims Processing
30:56 New Risks in Hydrogen and Battery Storage
33:29 Communication and Crisis Management in Claims
35:19 Introduction to Sean Pearson and Liberty Specialty Markets
35:53 Challenges in Underwriting Large-Scale Energy Projects
38:15 Integrated Risk Management in Energy Projects
46:18 Interview with Hiba Tabet on Legal Aspects of Renewable Energy

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