Sarfraz Thind

Articles by Sarfraz Thind

  • Ex-Catlin chiefs launch Convex with $1.8bn capital

    30 April 2019

    New A-rated re/insurance venture aims to “challenge status quo”

  • US set for flood of variable annuity exits

    26 April 2019

    More capital and greater desire to sell VA blocks than ever before, says PwC

  • LDTI: a challenge even for the most well-prepared

    25 April 2019

    The US long-duration targeted improvements (LDTI) accounting change is one of the most complex accounting developments ever to hit the US insurance industry. EY's Evan Bogardus and Chad Runchey tell Sarfraz Thind about the implications of the new standard and - why it is so taxing for insurers

  • Top technology tools for actuaries

    23 April 2019

    The actuarial world may sometimes be perceived as a stolid profession, but the development and integration of new technologies means the sector is moving apace. A survey by the US Society of Actuaries highlights the key technology trends in the business. Sarfraz Thind explains

  • Technology risks leaving actuaries 'out of sync' with data scientists

    12 April 2019

    SOA survey in US unveils top actuarial technologies and trends

  • EU-US Covered Agreement hits brick wall

    10 April 2019

    US authorities set “aggressive” June deadline to approve model law draft

  • NAIC's significant concerns over IAIS systemic risk proposals

    09 April 2019

    President Cioppa says the NAIC will not adopt any international standard that does not 'add value' to US regulation

  • Four accused of bribing North Carolina insurance commissioner

    08 April 2019

    The indictment alleges the defendants offered hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions

  • 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