News

  • "Utopia or dystopia? Risk managers have a crucial role in influencing the direction"

    01 January 2019

    By asking difficult questions and encouraging bold actions, Alison Martin says the risk function will play an important part in ensuring the insurance industry thrives

  • Call for action over open hurricane Michael claims

    31 December 2018

    Insured losses from hurricane Michael are estimated at $4.5bn

  • Top ten insurtech leaders of 2018 named

    31 December 2018

    The individuals were selected by Acord for “driving meaningful global change”

  • "Have we really learned all the lessons from the financial crisis?"

    31 December 2018

    The financial crisis left a deep impression on ALM and risk management practices, but Paul Fulcher warns not all the warnings have been heard

  • "Models may tell you something is extremely rare - but the real risks may still be out there"

    30 December 2018

    Kathryn Morgan welcomes developments in risk management that have improved oversight and communication, but warns of the false comforts provided by models

  • "Are we better off after 10 years of regulatory change?"

    29 December 2018

    Insurers have faced many new regulations over the last decade. Kamran Foroughi asks if this revolution has benefitted insurers, their customers and other stakeholders

  • "Do not wait until new regulation is introduced"

    28 December 2018

    Karel Van Hulle urges insurers to think ahead – and think inventively – if they wish to have a sustainable future. Waiting for regulators to act is not the answer

  • BaFin sets out 2019 insurance supervisory agenda

    28 December 2018

    German regulator’s areas of focus mix regulation, investment, and technical issues in Solvency II

  • Danish regulator demands valuation insights from life insurers

    28 December 2018

    Finanstilsynet wants feedback from life industry by July

  • Second Californian insurer put under review after fires

    27 December 2018

    AM Best cites new insights from managers at California Capital Insurance