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Blockchain confronts the valley of death
29 November 2017Blockchain 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
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Pool Re cyber coverage extension starts in April
28 November 2017UK state-backed terrorism reinsurer will now cover physical damage from acts of cyberterrorism.
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Lloyd's calls on insurers to address climate change
23 November 2017Impacts of climate change "absolutely not in dispute" says Lloyd's COO
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Insurers should take "broad brush" approach when recruiting risk teams
16 November 2017Experts say risk teams in the current environment require a diverse skill set
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LMA: £20m model validation spend a "missed opportunity"
03 November 2017CROs and directors view internal model validation as too complex
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Downward counterfactual analysis can identify black swans - Lloyd's
20 October 2017Thinking how events might have been worse can help address historical bias, enhance modelling for emerging risks and help identifying Black Swans
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Swiss Re expects $3.6bn claims burden from hurricanes and earthquakes
20 October 2017Total losses the industry has estimated top $28bn
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Trust, data and protectionism concerns raised at Icmif conference
18 October 2017Treat data protection carefully, use the right language and explain insurers' role in risk mitigation, say panellists
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Soft market, Brexit and regulatory compliance are top concerns for London market, says IUA
28 September 2017Risks mirror those of Lloyd's
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Lloyds's profits drop 16% in "challenging market conditions"
28 September 2017Corporation expects $4.5bn loss from Harvey and Irma