Sarfraz Thind

Articles by Sarfraz Thind

  • Climate change now top risk for insurers

    05 April 2019

    Financial volatility also re-enters top five emerging risks

  • US flood insurance: new model, new hope?

    04 April 2019

    The federal flood insurance system has been setting milestones in mismanagement since it was introduced in 1968. Will a new risk model and other guidance improve the situation, and allow private insurers to participate? Sarfraz Thind reports

  • US watchdog highlights cost inefficiencies of NFIP

    28 March 2019

    GAO report details broader shortcomings of US government insurance programmes

  • Centene and WellCare in $15bn US health insurer tie-up

    27 March 2019

    Deal announced as Obamacare battle heats up once more

  • Marsh launches cybersecurity assessment tool with eight insurers

    27 March 2019

    Cyber Catalyst sees insurers pick out best cyber risk products, could reduce premiums

  • Axa sells US subsidiary stake in a bid to cut risk

    27 March 2019

    Reduces Axa Equitable holding to 48%

  • NAIC set to introduce longevity charge in 2020

    20 March 2019

    American Academy of Actuaries study recommends longevity risk included in RBC calculation

  • Fema finally delivers new US flood risk model

    18 March 2019

    Risk Rating 2.0 to go live in 2020 providing more accurate reflection of flood risk

  • AM Best sets out draft criteria for rating insurance innovation

    14 March 2019

    Innovation to play a bigger role in deciding credit rating

  • US P&C insurers set to post third straight underwriting loss for 2018

    28 February 2019

    However, AM Best says the industry’s overall risk-adjusted capital position remains extremely solid