by Deborah Watson
This is the official podcast of the IRLA community. In each episode, we’ll chat to the people at the heart of the insurance and reinsurance legacy space. We’ll hear their individual motivations, the initiatives they’re championing, and the perspectives they have on the sector landscape. We’ll also discuss key events and activities happening as part of IRLA’s calendar, and we’ll bring valuable opinion on globally relevant news.
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May 11, 2026
<p>Ahead of IRLA Congress 2026, this episode of the IRLA podcast features a conversation with Andy Creed, Group President and Group CFO at RiverStone International.</p><p>Andy shares his perspective on how the legacy market has evolved in recent years - from being viewed as a reactive solution for distressed portfolios to becoming an increasingly strategic part of the wider insurance and reinsurance landscape.</p><p>The discussion explores the growing importance of confidence, resilience and long-term market trust, alongside the role technology and data are playing in portfolio assessment, risk appetite and operational innovation.</p><p>The episode also examines:</p><ul><li>The increasing sophistication and maturity of the market</li><li>Why legacy solutions are becoming more strategically embedded</li><li>Ongoing misconceptions surrounding the sector</li><li>And the importance of attracting and developing the next generation of talent</li></ul><p>Andy also reflects on the value of IRLA Congress in bringing together market participants from across the global legacy sector to share insight, build relationships and discuss the future direction of the market.</p><p> </p><p>Remember, if you’d like to feature on a future IRLA podcast – perhaps reflecting on your experiences of Congress – we’d love to hear from you.</p>
May 8, 2026
<p>Ahead of IRLA Congress 2026, this special episode of the IRLA podcast focuses on this year’s beneficiary charity, Aching Arms, and the work being supported through the IRLA and Zurich London to Brighton Bike Ride.</p><p>In a deeply personal conversation, Donna Wayman, COO at Zurich Legacy Solutions, shares her own experience of losing her daughter Violet during pregnancy and how that led to her long-standing involvement with Aching Arms.</p><p>The episode explores:</p><ul><li>The support Aching Arms provides to families affected by pregnancy and baby loss</li><li>Why grief around baby loss is still so often suffered in silence</li><li>The importance of compassionate workplace policies and bereavement training</li><li>The charity’s OFFLOAD campaign supporting dads and partners</li><li>And how the IRLA community is helping raise awareness and funds through this year’s London to Brighton bike ride</li></ul><p>It’s an honest, thoughtful and important conversation about grief, support, workplace culture and the power of open conversations.</p><p>If you’d like to learn more about Aching Arms or support the fundraising effort during Congress week, please visit their website or follow IRLA channels for updates.</p><p>The justgiving link for the bike ride can be found here: <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/irlazlslondontobrighton" target="_blank">https://www.justgiving.com/page/irlazlslondontobrighton</a></p>
May 5, 2026
<p>Ahead of IRLA Congress 2026, we speak with Jim Bryant, Partner at DWF Law, about how the legacy market has evolved, and what he’s seeing on the ground today.</p><p>Jim shares his perspective on the shift from a claims-focused discipline to a more integral part of the insurance lifecycle, how organisations are approaching historic liabilities, and the growing role of technology in understanding complex portfolios.</p><p>We also touch on the importance of relationships, talent, and the role IRLA plays in bringing the market together.</p><p>Plus, Jim tells us why he’ll be one of the cyclists biking to Congress in support of the charity Aching Arms.</p>
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This is the official podcast of the IRLA community. In each episode, we’ll chat to the people at the heart of the insurance and reinsurance legacy space. We’ll hear their individual motivations, the initiatives they’re championing, and the perspectives they have on the sector landscape.
We’ll also discuss key events and activities happening as part of IRLA’s calendar, and we’ll bring valuable opinion on globally relevant news.
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