London, UK – 3 September, 2026 – Goalhanger and global investment and insurance company Starr have partnered to launch The Risk Briefing, a new executive thought leadership series exploring the geopolitical developments reshaping risk for organisations around the world. The partnership builds on Starr’s leading role in specialty insurance, creating a new platform to bring its expertise and perspective to the wider forces shaping clients’ businesses and the risks they face.
Hosted at the iconic Lloyd's of London, the invitation-only series has been created exclusively for Starr’s brokers, clients and partners. The first event will take place on 24 September 2026, with further editions planned for 2027.
Developed in collaboration with The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is Politics US, the series will also feature leading voices from across the Goalhanger network, bringing together some of the UK's most influential political commentators, journalists and experts for frank, informed conversations designed for senior business leaders.
At a time of growing geopolitical tension, shifting global power, conflict and economic uncertainty, businesses are navigating an increasingly complex and interconnected world. The Risk Briefing will look beyond the headlines to examine the forces reshaping the global order, from changing alliances and political disruption to evolving relationships between major powers and explore what they mean for business, markets, society and risk.
Each event has been designed as a closed-door, off-the-record forum for the insurance market, with guests able to attend live at Lloyd’s or join globally online, creating the conditions for open discussion, fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue.
Tom Whiter, General Manager - Politics & Current Affairs at Goalhanger, said: "The Risk Briefing is a natural extension of what Goalhanger does every day through our podcasts, helping audiences understand the political and geopolitical forces shaping the world around them. Partnering with Starr allows us to bring those conversations into the room with senior business leaders, creating an opportunity to explore the issues behind the headlines and what they mean for organisations making strategic decisions today."
Stuart Scott, President of UK and EME at Starr said: "The Risk Briefing is a natural extension of what Goalhanger does every day through our podcasts, helping audiences understand the political and geopolitical forces shaping the world around them. Partnering with Starr allows us to bring those conversations into the room with senior business leaders, creating an opportunity to explore the issues behind the headlines and what they mean for organisations making strategic decisions today."
About Goalhanger
Goalhanger is a new-generation cultural media company built for curious audiences who want to make sense of the world while being entertained. One of the fastest-growing media and production companies globally, Goalhanger creates chart-topping, story-first content across history, politics, sport, business, entertainment, current affairs and audio drama. Its portfolio includes The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is Politics US, The Rest Is Entertainment, The Rest Is Money, The Rest Is Football, Empire, Leading, Sherlock & Co., The Rest Is Classified, The Rest Is Science, The Rest Is Books and We Have Ways of Making You Talk. In 2025, Goalhanger's programmes were streamed more than 750 million times. Beyond podcasts, Goalhanger produces long-form, conversation-led content across video, live events, memberships and audio, reaching tens of millions of people every month and building highly engaged communities around trusted voices and compelling ideas. Everything it creates is rooted in trust, talent and curiosity, with a mission to spark conversations that help people better understand the world.
Read more at goalhanger.com
Media enquiries
Andy Neilson
Andy@goalhanger.com
About Starr
Starr is the marketing name for the investment business of C. V. Starr & Co., Inc. and the insurance, reinsurance and travel assistance companies of Starr International Company, Inc., and their subsidiaries. Starr is a leading global investment, insurance and reinsurance organization with a presence on six continents. Through its operating (re)insurance companies, Starr provides property, casualty, and accident and health insurance products, as well as a range of specialty coverages, including aviation, marine, energy, and excess casualty insurance and underwrites reinsurance products from London and Bermuda. Starr’s insurance company subsidiaries domiciled in the U.S., Bermuda, China, Hong Kong, Malta, Singapore, Switzerland, and U.K. each have an AM Best rating of “A” (Excellent). Starr’s Lloyd’s syndicates benefit from Lloyd’s Standard & Poor’s rating of “AA-” (Very Strong).
Media enquiries
Jonathan.watson@starr.com
