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Cayman Islands aiming to become the next reinsurance idyll
21 October 2024Already one of the biggest captive and alternative asset venues in the world, the Cayman Islands is on a quest to make its serendipitous location a hub for reinsurers. The Deputy Premier and head of its reinsurance association spoke to Sarfraz Thind in New York about why they should be taken seriously
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Petra Hielkema's parliamentary probe addresses protection gaps, consumer protection and red tape
16 October 2024In her first appearance before the new European Parliament's Econ committee, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority chief outlined future priorities and responded to MEP questions. Joshua Geer reports
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Time to adopt ICS, conclude AM comparable
14 October 2024The deadline to adopt the Insurance Capital Standard is fast approaching and a crucial decision on comparability with the US Aggregation Method awaits. ACLI's Mariana Gomez-Vock argues it is time for supervisors to resolve their differences
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Bermuda's hot life reinsurance market draws the crowds
11 October 2024Last month's Biltir conference in Bermuda was busier than ever, with participants discussing everything from private equity's role, regulatory communication and Manchester United's fax machines. Sarfraz Thind reports
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Insurance's role in the future of cyber risk management
09 October 2024Digitalisation is creating huge opportunities for cyber insurers, but closing the protection gap will require more collaboration, explains Munich Re's Joachim Wenning
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The future for funded reinsurance remains bright
08 October 2024Funded reinsurance has been the subject of increased regulatory scrutiny in the UK and US over the last 18 months, but experts believe it will remain part of insurers' risk and capital management toolkit. Ronan McCaughey writes
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As re/insurers face growing risks, models evolve to meet the challenge
03 October 2024At the Rendez-Vous de Septembre, Robert Muir-Wood discussed how climate change, human interaction, and under-modelled threats are reshaping catastrophe risk management. Joshua Geer reports
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Geopolitics remains the worry for insurers in 2024
30 September 2024Of the many topics discussed at the Insurance Risk & Capital 2024 conference in New York, the risks associated with geopolitics and its implications for the sector were the most enthralling. Sarfraz Thind reports
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Inclusivity, wellbeing and AI are shaping the insurance workforce of tomorrow
27 September 2024At the Dive In Festival, industry leaders explored the evolving needs of the insurance workforce, tackling issues from hybrid working to neurodiversity. Joshua Geer reports
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Insurers hope to put the credibility into carbon credits
24 September 2024Voluntary carbon credits are seen as a core element to future corporate climate commitments, and insurers are stepping in to bolster the confidence of buyers and sellers. Joshua Geer reports