WTW draws Zurich North America director for ICT business
The hire specialises in predictive analytics, advisory and product development.
Lloyd’s drives attention to sharing economy insurance potential
The sharing economy has grown exponentially, fundamentally changing the business landscape, and insurers must think beyond traditional products and services in order to effectively meet the needs of the shared economy, according to a Lloyd’s Emerging Risk Report.
As 2022 looms, are insurance-linked securities maturing?
There’s a lot of positives in the air for the sector, says Aon Securities’ Paul Schultz.
Gallagher buys P&C insurance agency to expand in New York
The firm offers P&C, group benefits and surety solutions in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
Taking the long view: CCR Re puts COVID-19 in the rear-view mirror
CCR Re, the international reinsurance business of state-owned CCR, has come through its most challenging year since its launch in 2017. Laurent Montador spoke to Intelligent Insurer about what’s on the horizon.
Asset prices on steroids, but interest rates will stay low: a chief economist looks ahead
The world’s economy, much like its climate, is changing rapidly. What is in store for the re/insurance sector? Intelligent Insurer heard from Swiss Re’s Jérôme Jean Haegeli.
Choosing your friends: how to select an insurtech partner
There have been a lot of new entrants into the market, particularly those with no inside experience. Markel Insurtech Underwriters’ MD discusses what the future might hold for the sector.
Wojciechowski: Bermuda is the Silicon Valley of the insurance world
Bermuda Stock Exchange CEO Greg Wojciechowski discusses the importance of the Island as a centre for the global re/insurance industry and how to tackle rising competition from other hubs.
Something in the water? Changing patterns in casualty litigation
Explaining increasing casualty claims may be less complicated than arguments over social inflation make out, according to the leader of emerging litigation risks specialist Praedicat.
Postlewhite predicts divergence of P&C renewal rate rises
While P&C reinsurance rates are set to further harden at the January renewals, QBE Re managing director of global reinsurance Steve Postlewhite reckons that the increases will not be equal across all lines of business in the market—and may not be sufficient for the risk on books.
