Need to Know podcast–Episode 359

I am joined by Andrew and Tim from Sherpatech to discuss updates and new challenges in the insurance market. If you missed last year’s episode you’ll find it here Episode 338 – Ensure to Insure. We discuss what impact AI is likely to have and how the insurance market is shaping up for 2026. I also have a few interesting updates and information from the Microsoft cloud for this first episode of 2026. So listen along and enjoy!

Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com

you can listen directly to this episode at:

https://ciaops.podbean.com/e/episode-359-reinsurance/

Subscribe via iTunes at:

https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/ciaops-need-to-know-podcasts/id406891445?mt=2

or Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7ejj00cOuw8977GnnE2lPb

Don’t forget to give the show a rating as well as send me any feedback or suggestions you may have for the show.

Resources

Explore the tools, communities, and content mentioned in this episode:

Show Notes

‘AI adoption is accelerating, but confidence is collapsing’: The more workers use AI, the less they trust it. Baby boomers show a 35% drop

Data Security Posture Management for AI | Microsoft Community Hub

GitHub Copilot CLI

Bringing work context to your code in GitHub Copilot – Microsoft for Developers

PowerShell script to extract M365 security data for your own AI analysis – CIAOPS

Essential 8 AI report via PowerShell – CIAOPS

Unlocking Microsoft 365 Security: How I Automated AI-Powered Risk Analysis with PowerShell

YouTube

Microsoft and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team unite to drive innovation from factory to circuit – Source

Microsoft OneDrive, a year in review: AI-powered file management and smarter collaboration

Demystifying Exchange Online Mailbox Quotas | Microsoft Community Hub

SherpaTech

Insurance Health Check

MSP/ IT Professional Insurance Quote and Policy portal

Insurance Checklists

Need to Know podcast–Episode 338

A change of format for this episode. I recorded an interview with Andrew Bremner and Tim Stephinson around insurance for MSPs which I think provides a lot of value. Been a while since I have done an interview episode, so let me know what you think and whether you want to see more interviews like this? In the meantime, the news in the Microsoft Cloud never stops and I’ll bring you up to date with the latest as well.

Brought to you by www.ciaopspatron.com

You can listen directly to this episode at:

https://ciaops.podbean.com/e/episode-338-ensure-to-insure/

Subscribe via iTunes at:

https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/ciaops-need-to-know-podcasts/id406891445?mt=2

or Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7ejj00cOuw8977GnnE2lPb

Don’t forget to give the show a rating as well as send me any feedback or suggestions you may have for the show.

Resources

@directorcia

Join my shared channel

CIAOPS merch store

Become a CIAOPS Patron

CIAOPS Blog

CIAOPS Brief

CIAOPSLabs

Support CIAOPS

Announcing mandatory multifactor authentication for the Microsoft 365 admin center

New Identity Secure Score recommendations in General Availability

Enhancing Security with Entra PIM and Conditional Access Policy using Authentication Context

Windows 11 Security Book

Microsoft Teams, a year in review: AI-powered customization and upgraded presentations

Enabling agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

SherpaTech

Insurance Health Check

MSP/ IT Professional Insurance Quote and Policy portal

Insurance Checklists