John Breman
Head of Innovation, WTW
The future of business is increasingly unpredictable, with new risks emerging almost daily, adding complexity to an already fast-paced environment. From the effects of social inflation driven by multi-billion-dollar verdicts to the long-term consequences of decisions made today in response to worsening extreme weather, and the challenges Chicago’s community leaders face in governing, the risks are vast.
Join us for an insightful gathering of industry experts, risk managers, and business and community leaders as they share strategies for navigating this evolving risk landscape. Together, we’ll explore ways to identify opportunities, make informed decisions for a competitive edge, and even test our risk knowledge in a game of Risk Jeopardy.
Join the Exec Club, WTW, and Zurich North America to explore the future of risk and discover the strategies and tools you need to strengthen the resilience and success of your organization.
This program is closed to the Media. Questions? Reach out to Eva Penar.
We delve into the evolving challenges and opportunities businesses face in today’s complex risk environment. With rapidly changing economic, regulatory, and technological factors, it’s essential for companies to stay ahead of emerging risks, from cybersecurity threats to supply chain disruptions.
This session will provide insights on identifying, assessing, and mitigating both traditional and modern risks, offering practical strategies to build a proactive risk management framework.
Head of Innovation, WTW
Chief Risk Officer, Zurich North America
Corporate Insurance & Risk Manager, Solventum; President, Chicago RIMS Chapter
The real cost of litigation and social inflation significantly impact risk management strategies across industries, as both contribute to the rising unpredictability of legal expenses and financial exposure. Litigation costs extend beyond just legal fees and settlements to include operational disruptions, reputational damage, and internal resource allocation.
Social inflation, driven by societal shifts such as aggressive litigation tactics, large jury verdicts, and changing public attitudes, has further amplified these costs, leading to larger and more frequent claims. As a result, businesses are increasingly adopting sophisticated risk management strategies, including more robust insurance coverage, legal forecasting tools, and alternative dispute resolution methods to mitigate exposure.
The combination of rising litigation costs and social inflation forces companies to adapt their risk frameworks, making it more challenging to predict and manage financial risks, and prompting more conservative approaches to risk-taking.
SVP Head of Claims Judicial and Legislative Affairs, Zurich North America
Co-founder & Executive Director, Resilient Cities
Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) for North America
The summit wraps up with an exciting trivia game focused on risk and risk management in 2025. In this interactive session, participants will tackle hot topics across various categories designed to test their knowledge of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in diverse contexts.
Be prepared to showcase your expertise in risk management strategies through real-world scenarios spanning industries such as finance, healthcare, and cybersecurity.
Head of Innovation, WTW