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ViewpointData-driven advancements in European wildfire risk management
As greater regulatory and industry attention is paid to the evolving risk landscape, Guy Carpenter’s Dr Jessica Turner explains why a data-driven approach to assessing and managing wildfire risk is beneficial.
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Greenwashing – its manifestation and prevention
In June 2021 the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published report CR01/2021 Recommendations on Sustainability-Related Practices, Policies, Procedures and Disclosure in Asset Management.
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Growth through differentiation: four principles for mutual insurers
Mutual insurers represent an important and growing sub-segment of the overall insurance market, with some of the most prominent and successful brands in the industry. Just as the strategic priorities of stock carriers are changing, mutuals also face an evolving landscape, with fast-rising customer expectations, new competitive threats and disruptive ...
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The London market agenda for action…
LMG’s new CEO outlines her immediate priorities and emphasises the importance of speaking with one voice.
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Learning and development – leading the change
The UK risk community is facing a looming talent gap as a generation of experienced underwriters, claims professionals and risk experts near retirement. In recent years, it has made – and continues to make – great efforts to attract millennials and Generation Z-ers to its ranks; however, still more needs ...
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2021 North Atlantic hurricane season half-time report: A busy second half?
With a few weeks passed since the climatological peak of the 2021 North Atlantic hurricane season on 10 September, it’s a good time to review the recent activity trends and look ahead to what may be in store for the rest of this season, which officially finishes on 30 November, ...
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Solving the insurtech puzzle
Marc Piccione examines the recent explosion in technology and access to data that has resulted in the emergence of the insurtech market.
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Specialty treaty demand on the rise
Cincinnati Re’s head of specialty reinsurance Bill Lazzaro highlights specialty treaty opportunities.
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Curb your volatility to create value
Healthy earnings are vital for a healthy company, but the stability of those earnings can be just as vital in creating value. As catastrophe events become more frequent, carriers need strategies to keep a lid on volatility, writes Bill O’Keefe.
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Building community financial resilience
Guy Carpenter’s Jake Clark and Alton Byrd highlight how the industry can provide solutions to build resilience in the aftermath of disasters.
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The customer growth opportunity for insurers in emerging markets
Consumers in emerging markets will hold the key to growth for some insurers, according to Isabelle Santenac and Bernhard Klein Wassink.
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Bringing hazard data to the catastrophe front line
Charles Blanchet explains how a lack of actionable hazard data is limiting response capabilities and details how ICEYE is working with the industry to help bridge this data gap.
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The future of broker analytics
Gallagher Re’s Ed Messer examines the state of the industry and where we can improve it.
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Matching cedant needs with investor appetites
Herbie Lloyd outlines Securis’ focus during a challenging period for ILS investors.
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Why green is the new gold
Governments and business leaders will need to show forward thinking to create a more stable and sustainable future, writes Jérôme Haegeli.
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An aviation connected risk case study
Suki Basi examines how Covid-19 impacted both the services industries and global supply chains.
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Learning from the global financial crisis
Liberty Mutual Re’s Uwe Haug reflects on lessons from the 2008 global financial crisis and how these can be applied to challenges today.
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Aon: Lloyd’s just the tip of the legacy iceberg
Aon’s Barry Gale and Victor Nelligan examine the evolution of the legacy market, where deal volumes are continuing to grow.
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How ESG ratings impact total shareholder return
Environmental, social and governance principles have risen with astonishing speed to the top of the strategic agendas for senior leaders and boards in insurance. That’s appropriate given the growing importance of ESG ratings to capital markets and the investment community.
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Developing an effective ESG sustainability and responsibility programme
UK financial services and other firms will be aware of the growing legal and regulatory pressures they face in respect of climate-related financial risk management, especially in the form of current or prospective disclosures (see for example the FCA’s: consultation paper (CP21/18)).
