Archive

  • Blockchain confronts the valley of death

    29 November 2017

    Blockchain technology has proven applications in the insurance sector, but can it fulfil its promise to revolutionise the business? Paul Walsh investigates the questions around standards, costs and risks for this emerging technology

  • Pool Re cyber coverage extension starts in April

    28 November 2017

    UK state-backed terrorism reinsurer will now cover physical damage from acts of cyberterrorism.

  • Lloyd's calls on insurers to address climate change

    23 November 2017

    Impacts of climate change "absolutely not in dispute" says Lloyd's COO

  • Insurers should take "broad brush" approach when recruiting risk teams

    16 November 2017

    Experts say risk teams in the current environment require a diverse skill set

  • LMA: £20m model validation spend a "missed opportunity"

    03 November 2017

    CROs and directors view internal model validation as too complex

  • Downward counterfactual analysis can identify black swans - Lloyd's

    20 October 2017

    Thinking how events might have been worse can help address historical bias, enhance modelling for emerging risks and help identifying Black Swans

  • Swiss Re expects $3.6bn claims burden from hurricanes and earthquakes

    20 October 2017

    Total losses the industry has estimated top $28bn

  • Trust, data and protectionism concerns raised at Icmif conference

    18 October 2017

    Treat data protection carefully, use the right language and explain insurers' role in risk mitigation, say panellists

  • Soft market, Brexit and regulatory compliance are top concerns for London market, says IUA

    28 September 2017

    Risks mirror those of Lloyd's

  • Lloyds's profits drop 16% in "challenging market conditions"

    28 September 2017

    Corporation expects $4.5bn loss from Harvey and Irma