Risk in Context Podcast

Protecting leaders from escalating D&O risks

Risk in Context Podcast

Show Notes

Directors and officers are navigating an increasingly complex and uncertain risk environment shaped by shifting litigation trends, evolving regulatory priorities, and emerging economic and geopolitical pressures. At the same time, both directors and officers liability (D&O) underwriters and corporate leaders remain alert to the potential for new claims amidst a shifting risk landscape. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Paul Denny, Deepak Adappa, and Will Fahey discuss some of the top risks that could impact organizations' senior leaders and that organizations should be keeping an eye on throughout 2026 and beyond. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

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