‘Benign’ cat losses in 2019 support higher industry capital for reinsurers
Fitch analyst explains the global reinsurance drivers in 2019 and discusses what to expect in 2020.
Global reinsurers buoyed by European markets as cats hit US and Japan
Following Moody’s recent reinsurance renewals report Intelligent Insurer spoke to the ratings agency about the trends in property catastrophe, retrocession and casualty lines.
RiskStream develops ‘cost saving’ insurance blockchain with DLT
The complexity of data sharing is a major pain point for the insurance industry, but blockchain has the potential to save members of the Institutes RiskStream Collaborative $300m in aggregate, the group says.
Taal Volcano eruption has modest impact on insurance market
Seismologists have lowered the volcano’s alert status. As the dust settles, Intelligent Insurer asks the experts to put a figure on the insurance losses in the Philippines.
Tech startups key to shared value insurance success, says Axell CEO
Shared value insurance can encourage and reward insurance customers for changing behaviour, from the way they live, to the way they drive and the way they engage with their belongings, with rewards for all involved.
Aon flags US flood protection gap as extreme weather increases
Big insurance payouts have followed flood damage, but this only covers a small proportion of the cost. Intelligent Insurer finds out more.
Data scientists key to Getsafe’s global ambitions
As the app-focused insurance firm launches in the UK, II interviews its head of UK business development to talk ‘technology as an enabler’ and having the right skills in-house.
Focus on broker channel brings substantial 2019 growth for Romanian re/insurer
The board's vice president Renato Szilagyi explains the strategy behind the re/insurer’s above-market-average growth and how the country’s protection gap offers further opportunity.
EY flags up potential post-Brexit risk for insurers
With Brexit preparations across the insurance industry in top gear since last year, a sector expert highlights an exposure risk that is worth revisiting.
Global risk picture is complicated by climate change: WEF
The World Economic Forum has unveiled its latest report about global risks—and it shows that climate change is making things increasingly complex for insurers. Intelligent Insurer investigates.
