Sarfraz Thind

Articles by Sarfraz Thind

  • When the big cat strikes losses will be big - very big - says Buffett

    26 February 2019

    Annual letter delivers coruscating warning on dangers of the underwriting business

  • Asian insurers in pole position for tech innovation

    22 February 2019

    PwC study says Asian insurers embrace new tech quicker than US or Europe

  • Fairfax boosts profits following lower cat losses

    15 February 2019

    Earnings up on strong underwriting, but investment results drag

  • US cyber insurance: plugging-in to growth

    14 February 2019

    There are strong forecasts for growth in the cyber insurance markets, but insurers have obstacles to surmount if they are to be successful. Sarfraz Thind reports

  • Brexit a minimal concern for US insurers

    13 February 2019

    SOA forecasts show continued US insurer growth even in worst-case Brexit scenario

  • AI and predictive analytics skills are imperative for actuaries

    11 February 2019

    SOA research head says technology important in dictating actuarial career path

  • Prudential Financial's life and investment business drops in Q4

    07 February 2019

    Operating income in asset management arm falls 20%

  • FDIC and OCC approve rules to advance US flood market

    01 February 2019

    Putting private insurance on par with government only minor change, say participants

  • RenRe takes a $83.9m fourth quarter cat hit

    31 January 2019

    Investment result dragged down by equity losses

  • NYDFS warns on external data use for underwriting

    25 January 2019

    The authority orders greater transparency on predictive models used by NY insurers