Risk Management
Addressing the biodiversity crisis in underwriting
Cody Dong, senior associate, and Arne Philipp Klug, vice president of MSCI Research, explain how insurers can take steps to reduce the risk of losses from deforestation, land-use change, overfishing, pollution and the introduction of invasive species.
Hurricane victims’ claims to be sped up with 360-degree imagery
McKenzie Intelligence Services has piloted CAT360 to boost insurers’ responses to US hurricane losses and speed up claims by providing ground-level imagery.
Why insurers need to up the ante on climate change
Caroline Elliott-Grey, product manager for UK and Ireland for LexisNexis Risk Solutions, says insurance providers should face up to the winds of climate change and use predictive modelling to mitigate risks.
Ecclesiastical sees surge in financial lines claims from charities
Ecclesiastical has received hundreds of financial lines claims from charities post pandemic with the provider predicting these organisations are seen as “easy targets”.
What the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance’s demise means for the industry
Edmund Tirbutt examines what the future holds for the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), a UN-convened body set up two years ago for insurers wanting to cut their carbon footprint and reduce climate change risk.
Unlocking the potential of commercial lines insurance part two: Specialty commercial lines
From cyber risks and financial lines, to product liability, art and marine insurance coverage, the global specialty commercial insurance market has witnessed substantial growth.
Trade Voice: Airmic on managing the climate risks of tomorrow
Julia Graham, Airmic CEO, argues the events of last month demonstrate the important of tackling climate risks in both the near and far term.
Diary of an Insurer: RSA’s Kate Coutts
Kate Coutts, head of risk policy, strategy and change at RSA, simplifies systems, keeps fit and finds her risk skills come in handy at a school governors meeting.
Aviva and Flood Re call for planning rules to be overhauled
Aviva and Flood Re have called on Rachel Maclean MP, minister for housing and planning, to ensure planning rules are updated to align with the UK’s legally binding Net Zero targets.
Half of boardrooms do not have expertise to tackle climate risks
A survey by Willis Towers Watson and the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence has revealed that almost half of respondents reported their boards lacked expertise to respond to climate risk.
View from the Top: Aviva’s Adam Winslow on insurers’ critical role supporting Net Zero transition
Adam Winslow, CEO of UK & Ireland general insurance at Aviva, says out of sight downsides mustn’t be put out of mind as insurers support Net Zero transition.
Q&A: John Milliken, Defaqto
John Milliken, chief executive of Defaqto, explains how insurers are using the agency’s product database to ensure their products are Consumer Duty compliant and reveals plans for new ratings.
Wildlife populations plummet 70% as IFOA publishes biodiversity policy
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has published its Biodiversity and Nature-Related Risks policy as biodiversity loss becomes a top global concern.
Flooding to become ‘more persistent’, with 3m urban homes at risk
The chair of Flood Re has warned widespread flooding will become “more persistent” in the UK with over three million homes in urban areas at risk of flash flooding.
Best Insurance Employer: Flood Re
Flood Re may be small, but the mighty feeling staff get from making a difference to people who live at risk of flooding is why it was rated five stars in this year’s Insurance Post Best Insurance Employers list.
Bridging the gap between crime and cyber: Common claims and core coverages
Financial cybercrime disproportionately affects smaller businesses, which are often easy targets due to limited resources.
Big Interview: Aon UK CEO Julie Page
Insurance Post Editor Emma Ann Hughes catches up with Aon UK’s chief executive Julie Page about why she remains a rarity, her ambition for the business, and how she is making insurance a more diverse industry.
Amanda Blanc tells industry to ‘stand together’ following NZIA fallout
Aviva’s Blanc asked three things of the industry in the fight against climate change and said it remains the “most important issue” we face regardless of recent events.
ABI calls on insurers to save ‘shocking decline’ in nature loss
The Association of British Insurers has launched guidance to help the industry become “nature positive”.
Insurance fraud: Survey reveals impact of economic downturn
Insurance fraud is a growing problem in troubled times. To find out more about the current fraud landscape, Insurance Post collaborated with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to conduct its annual fraud survey.
Intangic boss calls MGAs the R&D of cyber insurance
The managing general agent model allows the insurance industry to more easily draw on cybersecurity expertise from outside the sector, according to Intangic CEO Ryan Dodd.
D&O insurers could favour long-term agreements in search of pricing stability
Insurers and buyers of directors and officers’ insurance could look to strike long-term agreements to lock in current rates, as both search for pricing stability.
AI in insurance: Potential risks and benefits
As insurers strive to stay ahead of fraudsters, artificial intelligence is emerging as a formidable weapon.
Ferma calls for governments to help resolve cyber market issues
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has called on public authorities to aid in resolving thorny issues facing the cyber insurance market.