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Zurich NA’s Balsam: Inflation, Social Erosion Top Business Concerns

Jessica Balsam, Zurich Resilience Solutions head of climate solutions, Zurich North America, discussed the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Executive Opinion Survey and what global business executives see as the biggest risks facing G20 countries.

Jan. 25, 2024

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