Zurich Talks

A platform underscoring Zurich’s ambition to become one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.

About Zurich Talks

This series brings together leading thinkers, academics, activists, NGOs, and business executives to discuss the most urgent issues facing society today, such as net-zero transition, mental health, and digital transformation. Interviews with global changemakers bring actionable insights useful for all generations.

Zurich Talks Podcast – Digital Innovator series

Technological and digital advances have truly transformed the way we work and live our lives. Never has it been more critical to invest in the future. Our insights can help businesses and society navigate technological disruption and seize opportunities to empower growth.

Technology in the evolving risks landscape

Video, 14:05 min

Penny Seach, Group Chief Underwriting Officer on how digital innovation drives and enhances the art of underwriting offering more opportunities and benefits to clients.
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Empowering people through technology

Video, 14:53 min

Stephanie Lloyd, CEO of LiveWell by Zurich on how digital innovation empowers people protection.
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How digital innovation drives proactive protection

Video, 14:25 min

Jack Howell, CEO Zurich Global Ventures on how the rise of embedded insurance and digital insurance models can build confidence for customers.
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Voices of contributors

Sebastião Salgado
Photographer & Founder of Instituto Terra

“When we speak about the environment, 90% of young [people] are concerned for the future. That gives me a lot of hope.“
Rebecca Henderson
John and Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University

So what can business do? Almost everything. Reimagine capitalism. Be an ally. Work with governments. Change the world.
Dr. Barbara Frei
Executive Vice President, Industrial Automation
Member of the Executive Committee, Schneider Electric

“Learning quick and failing quick is at the core of an innovation culture.”
Jan Jenisch
Chief Executive Officer, Holcim

“There will be no future for any company without sustainability. That has to be the overriding principle.”
Prof Thomas Crowther
Lead Scientist of Crowther Lab

“We need every single player in this entire economy to step up to the fact that improving efficiency and sustainability are the new versions of improving exploitation and growth.”
Martin Bell
Journalist and UNICEF Ambassador

“Who’s starting these wars? Who’s to blame? Not these young people, but they are suffering inordinately.”
Cynthia Hansen
Managing Director, Innovation Foundation, Adecco

“It’s not just enough to be aware of mental- health issues but also to feel empowered to watch for signals.”
Dr. Alex Osterwalder
Co-founder and CEO of Strategyzer

“Executing ideas is what feels safe. But in innovation, it's not about execution. It's about adapting.”
Dr. Suzan Song
MD, MPH, PhD, Psychiatrist

“Uncertainties are part of life so we need to embrace them and ask what are they teaching us about our values. ”

Zurich Talks

About Zurich Talks

Zurich Talks Podcast – Digital Innovator series

Voices of contributors

“When we speak about the environment, 90% of young [people] are concerned for the future. That gives me a lot of hope.“

So what can business do? Almost everything. Reimagine capitalism. Be an ally. Work with governments. Change the world.

“Learning quick and failing quick is at the core of an innovation culture.”

“There will be no future for any company without sustainability. That has to be the overriding principle.”

“We need every single player in this entire economy to step up to the fact that improving efficiency and sustainability are the new versions of improving exploitation and growth.”

“Who’s starting these wars? Who’s to blame? Not these young people, but they are suffering inordinately.”

“It’s not just enough to be aware of mental- health issues but also to feel empowered to watch for signals.”

“Executing ideas is what feels safe. But in innovation, it's not about execution. It's about adapting.”

“Uncertainties are part of life so we need to embrace them and ask what are they teaching us about our values. ”

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Zurich Talks

About Zurich Talks

Zurich Talks Podcast – Digital Innovator series

Technology in the evolving risks landscape

Empowering people through technology

How digital innovation drives proactive protection

Voices of contributors

“When we speak about the environment, 90% of young [people] are concerned for the future. That gives me a lot of hope.“

So what can business do? Almost everything. Reimagine capitalism. Be an ally. Work with governments. Change the world.

“Learning quick and failing quick is at the core of an innovation culture.”

“There will be no future for any company without sustainability. That has to be the overriding principle.”

“We need every single player in this entire economy to step up to the fact that improving efficiency and sustainability are the new versions of improving exploitation and growth.”

“Who’s starting these wars? Who’s to blame? Not these young people, but they are suffering inordinately.”

“It’s not just enough to be aware of mental- health issues but also to feel empowered to watch for signals.”

“Executing ideas is what feels safe. But in innovation, it's not about execution. It's about adapting.”

“Uncertainties are part of life so we need to embrace them and ask what are they teaching us about our values. ”

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