The 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway, but the most-watched sporting event in the world is far from the only time that organisations in the sports, events, and entertainment sphere need to think about their risk.
In this episode of Risk in Context, Warren Harper, leader of Marsh’s Global Sports and Events Practice, speaks with Richard Tolley, deputy leader of Marsh’s Global Sports and Events Practice, John Copenhaver, the CEO of the Contingency Management Group and a former regional director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Edel Ryan, head of strategic business development within Marsh’s Sports, Entertainment, and Media Practice. They discuss the state of the ever-evolving sports, events, and entertainment industry, and outline the risks that organisations should focus on addressing.
Managing Director, Global Sports and Events Practice Leader, Marsh
United States
Warren Harper is the leader of Marsh’s Global Sports and Events Practice. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he is responsible for driving revenue growth and client retention by developing and implementing innovative solutions, including insurance products and risk advisory services.
Marsh UK Industries - Sports, Entertainment & Media Industries Leader
Richard Tolley is the deputy leader of Marsh’s Global Sports and Events Practice. His insurance and risk management industry experience includes positions with both insurance companies and brokers, including underwriter, training manager, loss control adviser, risk management consultant and senior relationship officer.
Chief Executive Officer, Contingency Management Group
John Copenhaver is the chief executive officer of Contingency Management Group. He is the former regional director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Marsh UK Industries - Sports, Entertainment & Media Industries Strategic Business Development Leader
Edel Ryan is the Head of Strategic Business Development for Marsh’s Sports, Entertainment, and Media Practice. She has specialised in the media and entertainment sector for over 20 years and has earned herself a reputation in creating innovative solutions for the most unusual of losses.
