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What’s new: In this Risk Capital Insight episode of the On Aon podcast, Aon credit specialists discuss how leading power and energy organizations are using Risk Capital to drive confidence, continuity and growth. The conversation centers on leadership choices that strengthen balance sheets, reinforce trading relationships and expand access to capital. Rather than reacting to external conditions, the episode highlights how credit, political risk and surety solutions are deployed proactively to support investment and long-term resilience.

Experts in this episode:

• James Ponsford, Global Commodities Industry Leader, Aon
• David Kinzel, Structured Credit and Political Risk US Leader, Credit Solutions, Aon
• Meera Saunders, Client Director, Structured Credit Solutions, Aon

Key Takeaways:  

1. Credit and political risk solutions are increasingly being used as strategic tools to support growth and strengthen trading relationships, not simply to transfer risk.
2. Credit insurance enables leaders to manage unsecured exposure with confidence, preserving flexibility and decision‑making speed. This approach supports continued trading and commercial activity while reinforcing disciplined balance‑sheet management.
3. By strengthening the credit quality of payment streams, organizations are unlocking additional bank and investor capital. Improved cash‑flow certainty creates balance sheet headroom that supports investment, strategic expansion and long‑term value creation.

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