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Lead versus follow in ownership of syndicates
Markus Gesmann and Quentin Moore examine whether follow-only strategies are a smart alternative to the model of value through verticalisation
The big picture – uncovering the 2022 hurricane season, climate change and climate variability
Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc in 2022, but as hurricane season draws to a close, did this year’s reality match the expectations? Richard Dixon, head of catastrophe research at Inigo, crunches the numbers, explores how the present scenario looks versus the past, and reveals what we need to consider when it ...
Underwriting experience key as renewable energy risk landscape evolves
Axis Capital’s Melissa Marsh and Kristopher Williams highlight the importance of expertise in renewable energy underwriting…
Aon’s Andy Marcell: Renewals test will showcase industry’s best
As anyone who is familiar with our industry will attest, insurers and reinsurers provide a vital foundation for economic trade and stability – a privileged position we have held for more than 400 years. In modern times, most innovation would simply not have occurred were it not for the ability ...
To lead, or to follow: that is the question!
Successful follow-only strategies can create more value than those of traditional leadership roles.
How finance leaders can lead on ESG
As ESG matters are reshaping the future of insurance, senior financial leaders are being asked to help set the direction for the business. Chief financial officers will play a vital role because ESG is not just a compliance exercise, but rather an imperative to mitigate severe risks, create long-term value ...
Howden Tiger: Bringing competition and technology to the German market
Carsten Thienel, head of treaty reinsurance at Howden RE Germany, explains how the new partnership is hoping to shake up Germany’s insurance broking market.
Imagining outcomes for uncertain times
In his third and final piece in this series of articles on the effects of inflation, Russell Group’s Suki Basi argues why corporates and their (re)insurers need to work together to help successfully navigate a path through this difficult time for the market…
Should we have expected the 2022 hail losses in France?
RMS’ Juergen Grieser reflects on this year’s unusually large hail losses in France…
How asset-side losses are hardening the reinsurance market
As recently as last year, some were still arguing reinsurance pricing cycles had permanently moderated. But today we’re in the hardest market since 2005. David Flandro explains how it’s happened – and a key factor too few are talking about.
How high inflation is impacting the (re)insurance market
In his second article, Russell Group managing director Suki Basi explores the impact of rising inflation on the (re)insurance market…
Stopping data issues snowballing into bigger problems
RMS’ Cihan Biyikoglu highlights the importance of using data in the right way…
European windstorm models will unify climate modelling across the continent
Recent natural catastrophe losses in Europe have been dominated by large flood, hail and convective storm events that have often impacted several countries at a time.
Opportunities amid uncertainty
Guy Carpenter’s Gina Carlson and Richard Hewitt on why the reinsurance sector is in a strong position to deal with current headwinds…
Why is UK inflation so high?
In the first of a series of three articles, Russell Group managing director Suki Basi explores why UK inflation has risen so rapidly…
Collaboration critical if onshore wind industry is to reach potential
Axis’ Peter Fitzsimmons and Becky Nace examine the complexities of insuring onshore wind…
The London market’s cry for help: “We just want a trading system that mirrors the way we trade in real life”
Despite all the talk of modernisation, the London market’s day-to-day operations are still defined by manual processing, low productivity and clunky trading interaction, writes Ben Bolton.
Hedging tail risks through capital markets
True market-turning events might be rare, suggest Quentin Moore and Markus Gesmann, but you want to be prepared for the potential upside thereafter.
Reshaping our market demographic
The challenge of attracting and retaining young talent, and ensuring that it reflects the communities we serve, has been a topic for discussion in boardrooms and at industry conferences for several years now.
Casualty will benefit from more expert treatment
The last two years tested nerves in the casualty market, but the worst fears failed to materialise. TigerRisk’s Joshua Everdell examines how experience and judgement can help reduce the stress…
How data advances are opening the parametric gates for flood protection
Implement outcome-based solutions or face irrelevancy
Five years on: The shadow of WannaCry and NotPetya
Opportunities amid uncertainty
Where were you when the world changed?
Stepping into the unknown to address climate change…
Early insurtechs stumbled badly – and illuminated the path forward in their fall
North Atlantic hurricane season half-time report: the quiet before the storm?
How consumer needs define transformation objectives
COP27: Actions speak louder than words
No crystal ball: Step change needed in technology to adapt to future climate change
Hurricane Andrew 30 years on: Managing a storm of Florida’s own making
Understanding the vital importance of good e-trading systems
Tech evolution rather than revolution
Insurance cycle has opened a window of opportunity for investments in Lloyd’s
Insurance leaders – time to change the conversation
The growing pains of ESG
What is the value of Lloyd’s and how does it change daily?
Incorporating ESG-C into P&C underwriting: Owning the risk appetite
Has the cyber market reached a tipping point?
Two become one: The convergence of insurtech and the industry Part 2
Two become one: The convergence of insurtech and the industry Part 1
As ESG brings changes to M&A, Germany offers a window into the road ahead…
Sri Lanka unrest highlights type of losses industry should expect next
Resetting the TPA bar
Four actions Insurers can take now to accelerate on ESG
A look at lawyers PI insurance: A podcast with Martin Ellis
The importance of brand: A podcast with Ben Bolton
UK, EU & US Russian sanctions considerations for insurers
Navigating (re)insurers’ role in the evolving hydrogen economy
Supporting the ESG transition – the critical role of insurance
The Lloyd’s Lab is a worthy experiment in innovation….
The challenges of change – climate, capital and Covid
Deploying our risk knowledge to address threats in an interconnected world
New approaches required to assess risk to renewable energy assets
Insurindex: “Underwriter opinion of London insurers as employers is extremely low”
50th episode special: A judge’s view of insurance
Why open source is needed to combat climate change and prevent a ‘VHS vs Betamax’ face-off
The Bermuda insurance market: A podcast with Stephen Weinstein
Bermuda: Opportunities abound with island at forefront of evolving industry
Corbin & King: what the judgment means for future Covid BI claims
How (re)insurance can help mitigate impacts of climate change
Russia/Ukraine: Insurers brace for cyber warfare fallout
Resisting the deluge: How the private sector can reduce flood risk in 2022
Why Gen Z should choose insurance: A podcast with Tom Beckett
Is Covid a catastrophe?
Hard or soft: The end of market cycles?
What can insurers do to beat the odds?
A look at sustainable insurance: A podcast with Julian Richardson
A look at the Association of British Insurers: A podcast with Seth Williams