Session 2 - Risk and Insurance at the forefront: Why the role of the Head of Risk and Head of Insurance is changing

12.45pm – 1.30pm BST, 2 October 2026 ‐ 45 mins

Session

Financial sustainability, public sector reform, organisational resilience, cyber security, climate adaptation, workforce challenges, major transformation programmes and increasing stakeholder scrutiny are no longer operational concerns; they are Board and Executive Team priorities.

As public sector organisations navigate growing uncertainty, complexity and expectations, risk and insurance professionals are uniquely positioned to provide the insight, challenge and assurance needed to support confident strategic decision-making. This interactive session will explore why risk and insurance have moved firmly onto the top-table agenda, how expectations of the profession are evolving, and how risk and insurance leaders can better demonstrate organisational value, influence decision-makers and help to shape outcomes for their organisations.