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The Journal Podcast

Luke Holloway, Vanessa Riboloni

Booking Overview

An interview-led insurance and financial-services podcast covering specialist risks, protection, workplace issues, and emerging industry challenges, typically featuring senior insurance professionals, business founders, analysts, and subject-matter advocates. Credible pitches include insurance executives, risk and underwriting specialists, financial-planning experts, workplace safety and inclusion leaders, and founders of relevant consultancies; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong professional authority and a clear connection to insurance or risk.

Metrics

Episodes: 230

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 4.4k subscribers

Instagram: 3.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

luke.holloway@cii.co.uk

socialmedia.admin@cii.co.uk

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Host

Luke Holloway - Podcast host and interviewer for the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Journal Podcast.

Vanessa Riboloni - Podcast host and interviewer for the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Journal Podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior insurance or financial-services professionals, specialist risk and underwriting experts, founders of relevant consultancies or industry forums, and established leaders in workplace safety, disability inclusion, or financial protection.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of an insurance company, professional association, consultancy, or industry forum, Senior responsibility for specialist underwriting, exposure analysis, risk management, or financial planning, Recognized expertise in workplace safety, disability inclusion, or protection planning

Recent Guest Discussions

James Cusack - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy And Corticobasal Degeneration, Diagnosis Challenges, Patient Support, Care Costs, Financial Protection, And Long-term Planning.

Tome Levi - Workplace Injury Prevention And Underreporting In Film, Television, And Theatre Production; Risk Profiling, Claims Data, And Insurer Involvement.

Akash Singh - Political Violence And Terrorism Insurance, Exposure Analysis, Geopolitical Tensions, And Underwriting Unpredictable Risks.

James Thomas - Political Violence And Terrorism Insurance, Geopolitical Risk, Underwriting Challenges, And Specialist Insurance Careers.

Francis de Zulueta - Insurance-linked Securities, Catastrophe Bonds, Cyber Risk, Global Risks, And Financing The Protection Gap.

Recent Topics

Business, Insurance, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Workplace Safety

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Journal Podcast
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Episode 232 - The PSP Association

September 09, 2026

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD) affect around 10,000 people in the UK, yet awareness of these rare neurodegenerative conditions remains strikingly low. In this episode of The Journal Podcast, host Luke Holloway speaks with James Cusack, Chief Executive of the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association (PSPA), about the realities of living with PSP and CBD, the challenges of diagnosis, and the vital support available to patients and their families. Th...

Episode 231 - Workplace injury and claims in production

September 02, 2026

Workplace injuries are widespread across UK film, television and theatre production, yet many never appear in claims data. So what does this mean for insurers trying to understand the levels of risk? In this episode of the Journal podcast, Vanessa Riboloni speaks with Injury Prevention Consultancy (IPC) founder, Tome Levi, about the safety and reporting gaps facing the entertainment sector. They explore why performers may feel pressured to work through injuries, how a single incident can aff...

Episode 230 - Political Violence & Terrorism Insurance

July 29, 2026

How do insurers protect businesses against terrorism, civil unrest, and war? In the latest Journal Podcast, we explore the unpredictable world of Political Violence & Terrorism Insurance. 🎙️ We discuss: ✅ The risks this specialist cover protects against ✅ How geopolitical tensions are shaping the insurance market ✅ The challenges of underwriting an increasingly unpredictable world ✅ Why this area of insurance offers such a fascinating career path Joining the podcast is James Thomas, Head...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Journal Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Journal Podcast?

The Journal Podcast is hosted by Luke Holloway and Vanessa Riboloni. Its publicly listed emails are luke.holloway@cii.co.uk and socialmedia.admin@cii.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Journal Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Journal Podcast: luke.holloway@cii.co.uk and socialmedia.admin@cii.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Journal Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Journal Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Journal Podcast?

The Journal Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior insurance or financial-services professionals, specialist risk and underwriting experts, founders of relevant consultancies or industry forums, and established leaders in workplace safety, disability inclusion, or financial protection. Common among recent guests: Leadership of an insurance company, professional association, consultancy, or industry forum; Senior responsibility for specialist underwriting, exposure analysis, risk management, or financial planning; Recognized expertise in workplace safety, disability inclusion, or protection planning. Recent guests include James Cusack, Tome Levi, and Akash Singh.

How hard is it to get booked on The Journal Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Journal Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Insurance, Risk Management, Financial Planning, and Workplace Safety. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

luke.holloway@cii.co.uk

socialmedia.admin@cii.co.uk

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