InsuranceERM has launched a new episode of its In-Depth podcast, featuring Cristiano Borean, chief financial officer (CFO) of Generali Group, in conversation with Joshua Geer.
Recorded one day after Generali's latest annual results, the episode explores how the insurance industry is being reshaped by a convergence of technological, financial and geopolitical forces.
Borean reflects on his journey from physicist to CFO, and how that background informs his approach.
A central theme of the discussion is the evolving role of the CFO, which Borean describes as increasingly strategic – playing a key role in shaping growth, transformation and risk management.
The conversation also examines the growing impact of artificial intelligence, with Borean highlighting its huge potential to transform the industry.
The episode further explores the interconnected risks facing the industry today, including climate change, cyber threats and geopolitical uncertainty, as well as the implications of shifting interest rate environments.
Borean shares his views on the growing role of private markets, including private equity and private credit, highlighting the importance of discipline, due diligence and risk management.
Borean also discusses IFRS 17, the rise of non-financial reporting and the broader role insurers play in supporting economic stability and societal resilience.
You can listen to the full episode here.