How data advances are opening the parametric gates for flood protectionICEYE’s Rafal Modrzewski explains how the step change in flood hazard data resolution and availability are helping to position parametric solutions at the forefront of resilience strategies…
How reinsurers can spark profitable growth through advanced connectivityEY’s Sophia Yen and David Connolly highlight the need for a technology upgrade in the race to the top…
Tough times call for top talentAs insurers and reinsurers face a challenging market, Howden RE’s Bradley Maltese explains why it is more vital than ever that intermediaries provide specialist talent and the highest levels of service…
Insurance industry is embracing structural changeTigerRisk’s Jarad Madea explores the evolution of the insurance value chain…
New world + new risks = new approachThe ravages of a global pandemic, the creeping consequences of climate change and the outbreak of conflict in Europe have all exposed the fragility and inadequacies of our current risk management models.
Implement outcome-based solutions or face irrelevancyMore than 20 risk managers representing trillions of dollars of balance sheet capital are already part of Russell’s Corporate Working Group, looking for new practical outcome-based solutions.
Leaning into uncertaintyQBE Re’s Peter Wilkins highlights the importance of being agile in an uncertain environment…
Five years on: The shadow of WannaCry and NotPetyaRMS’ Matt Harrison examines how the cyber risk landscape has evolved over the past five years…
How can the insurance industry assist corporate connected risk needs?Two years ago, Russell Group hosted a virtual roundtable discussion titled “Insuring the Uninsurable”, which concluded that corporate and insurance language needs to be aligned in order to cover the loss rather than discussing the cause of the loss.
Opportunities amid uncertaintyThe reinsurance industry is built on a commercial relationship between risk and capital. In the current, palpably dynamic environment, the industry appears to have reached an inflection point.
Inflation, business interruption and uncertainty will put our industry on its mettleThe global economy faces challenges not seen for a generation. As inflation rises and geopolitical uncertainty continues, Acrisure Re’s Ghassan Mansour believes clients will need expert guidance more than ever…
Insurance in the data ageThe sector has sailed into some stormy weather. Howden’s David Flandro and Michelle To highlight how data and analytics are essential to chart a course to a smoother future…
Where were you when the world changed?Moses Ojeisekhoba, CEO for reinsurance at Swiss Re, sets the scene for this year’s Rendez-Vous in Monte Carlo.
Early insurtechs stumbled badly – and illuminated the path forward in their fallEarly insurtech innovators were bullish. Embarking on a boisterous, unfocused journey of disruption, they lacked empathy for the industries they served and understanding of what worked well in commercial insurance – leaving an industry-wide fear of automation in their wake.
North Atlantic hurricane season half-time report: the quiet before the storm?RMS’ James Cosgrove reviews the Atlantic hurricane season to date and looks at what may lie ahead…
Hurricane Andrew 30 years on: Managing a storm of Florida’s own makingThree decades ago today a tropical depression formed which would eventually become Hurricane Andrew, a storm which would make a Category 5 landfall in Florida. Robert Muir-Wood examines how the Sunshine State responded and the ongoing challenges facing its insurance market today…
Understanding the vital importance of good e-trading systemsEffective electronic trading systems are one of the most important drivers of development in any financial services market.
Tech evolution rather than revolutionIn light of B3i’s recent closure, The Insurer spoke to Igor Best-Devereux, CEO of eReinsure, about the future for insurtech, placing platforms and collaborative utilities…
Insurance cycle has opened a window of opportunity for investments in Lloyd’sTo assess whether investments in Lloyd’s are worthwhile, investors’ expected returns must be compared against the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
Insurance leaders – time to change the conversationThe current talent shortage has led to a growing number of voices calling for the sector to recognise that it has a brand problem in relation to talent. The issue is long-term, deep and – unless addressed – will I believe seriously constrain the success of our industry.