Lithium-on batteries have become increasingly common in business and our everyday lives. Although fires caused by these batteries are relatively rare, they can be catastrophic.  

In this episode, we discover what lithium-ion batteries are, what the risks are, and what happens when lithium-ion batteries catch fire.

Discussing how to handle these batteries and what the insurance implications are, our host - Steph McGovern - is joined by:

Madeleine Cavanagh, Loss Control Engineering Technical Property Lead, Allianz UK
Matt Humby, Senior Technical Consultant, Firechief Global

Lithium-on batteries have become increasingly common in business and our everyday lives. Although fires caused by these batteries are relatively rare, they can be catastrophic.  
In this episode, we discover what lithium-ion batteries are, what the risks are, and what happens when lithium-ion batteries catch fire.
Discussing how to handle these batteries and what the insurance implications are, our host - Steph McGovern - is joined by:
Madeleine Cavanagh, Loss Control Engineering Technical Property Lead, Allianz UK Matt Humby, Senior Technical Consultant, Firechief Global

Steph McGovern and an expert panel discuss major global business trends, their impacts on the insurance industry and the challenges they pose to insurance brokers. At a time when business and technology are constantly changing, which fundamental worldwide shifts will have the greatest impact on businesses, and entire industries? What risks do we need to mitigate against, and which changes offer the most exciting opportunities? A podcast series by Allianz Insurance. Want to find out more about (Brexit/Geopolitics/AI/Autonomous Vehicles) and their potential effect on businesses and the insurance industry? Visit www.allianz.co.uk/broker

Steph McGovern and an expert panel discuss major global business trends, their impacts on the insurance industry and the challenges they pose to insurance brokers. At a time when business and technology are constantly changing, which fundamental worldw...

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