September 2026

Episode 4

The Role of China in the Agricultural Insurance Sector

Join us for an insightful conversation as Ms. Shuting Song, Head of Underwriting and Claims at CPIC in China, and Thomas Gehrke, General Secretary of AIAG, discuss the future of agricultural insurance. Discover how innovation and global cooperation are transforming the industry, and gain exclusive perspectives on China’s growing role in the market.

This episode offers valuable insights into emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector worldwide.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4M067Ghyr2NWCtHzTGsbTG?si=Cqud8uxPQMq0CU6wW18mHQ&nd=1&dlsi=1d23c340029e4ec4

May 2026

Episode 3

Lessons learned from Spain

Deep dive into the Spanish Insurance system: Agroseguro is not a traditional insurer, but the management company that acts on behalf of the participating insurers: from policy issuance and underwriting to claims settlement, statistics, pricing, and international reinsurance. And all of this in an environment where weather extremes and market risks are increasing: What can we learn from the Spanish Public-private-partnership (PPP)?

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4f4MDutZI1ZuCUyHTjlBtp?si=uWKdHF8cTUSCy7sjmUaveQ

March 2026

Episode 2

AI, Risk, and Resilience: A Conversation with Tom Zacharias (NCIS President & AIAG Vice President)

In this episode, Thomas Gehrke, Secretary General of AIAG, speaks with Tom Zacharias about the importance and latest developments in Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) for ensuring the stability of US agriculture and safeguarding against extreme weather events. Recorded at the 2026 NCIS Convention in Indian Wells, USA, their conversation explores current trends in US loss prevention, risk modeling, and policy design, as well as the impact of climate change and market volatility on the industry.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ElrQfjKlE1aTnwtUyYFG4?si=8KveLNwcSQSpoaaLASWonQ 

February 2026

Episode 1

Review and outlook for 2025 & 2026

For the premiere episode our guests are two key figures of AIAG: Honorary President Pascal Forrer and the new AIAG President Daniele Caceffo. Together, they discuss the most significant developments of the past year and talk about their visions for the future of AIAG.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31Ap8Hc7CADNoFmDvjuCmK?si=9D5-50NiQfCRjieucQDv6w