Archive

  • Grey swan risks to put insurers in a flap

    17 May 2021

    Climate change, a massive cyber-attack and geopolitical instability are just some of the grey swan risks worrying insurers. CROs tell Ronan McCaughey how they are preparing for these threats, should the worst happen

  • Insurers identify top grey swan risks for 2021

    11 May 2021

    Grey swan risks are defined as conceivable, but typically neglected threats

  • Seven re/insurers to join UN's Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

    21 April 2021

    Environmentalists request immediate change to fossil fuels for NZIA project to be credible

  • Pacific Life Re issues $800m green bond

    20 April 2021

    The reinsurer says it is the largest ESG debt offering from a US life insurer so far

  • Insurtech weekly: Axa, Zurich, iptiQ, Lloyd's Lab, Clearcover, VHV Versicherung, Penni.io

    16 April 2021

    InsuranceERM rounds up the latest fundraisings, launches and partnerships in the insurtech world

  • People moves: Axa, Lloyd's, Hiscox

    13 April 2021

    InsuranceERM rounds up the latest risk-related appointments in the insurance industry

  • Axa management reshuffle clarifies top risk role

    25 March 2021

    Frédéric de Courtois and George Stansfield will become deputy chief executive officers

  • European Commission signals directions for Solvency II review

    18 March 2021

    The EU's priorities for economic recovery and green transition will influence the Commission's proposals for Solvency II reform, while some elements of Eiopa's suggestions look set for adoption too. Christopher Cundy reports

  • Axa earnings fall 34% but property and casualty insuring still profitable

    25 February 2021

    Axa keeps Covid-19 bill estimate stable at €1.5bn

  • Asian life insurers boost Covid-19 immunisation programmes by taking on vaccine risk

    17 February 2021

    Fidelidade follows Singaporean firms providing insurance for vaccine side-effects