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The challenge and potential implications of climate change have always worried re/insurers. With the issue again at the forefront of global politics, many are also realising the power they have and the moral choices they must make in terms of where they invest. Intelligent Insurer reports. 6 January 2016
Alternative Risk Transfer
For the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market 2015 was the year the market matured, according to Paul Schultz, chief executive officer at Aon Securities. 22 December 2015
Insurance
Ashley Prebble, insurance partner at Clifford Chance, takes a look at how the Financial Conduct Authority is investigating big data and the possible risks to insurers of limits on innovation. 21 December 2015
Alternative Risk Transfer
A number of innovative deals have transformed the potential of longevity swaps to help defined benefit pension schemes to manage longevity risk. Here, Stewart McLaughlin, Willis Management (Guernsey), explains the nature of the advance and what it might mean for this form of risk transfer. 17 December 2015
Alternative Risk Transfer
The London Market Group (LMG) has formed a working group designed to make and push the case for London becoming more friendly to insurance-linked securities in a number of ways. Malcolm Newman, CEO of SCOR’s Paris-London Hub, chairman of the International Underwriting Association and sponsor of LMG’s ILS Working Group, explains the logic and aims underpinning the project. 17 December 2015
Alternative Risk Transfer
The insurance-linked securities market has enjoyed growth and innovation in recent years. A new development spearheaded by Guy Carpenter could revolutionise the way re/insurers interact with the sector. Intelligent Insurer reports. 15 December 2015
Alternative Risk Transfer
The news that the UK government had identified insurance-linked securities as a key growth opportunity for the country was welcomed by the industry, but questions remain over whether there is sufficient political will to overcome the challenges in the way of this ambition, write Andrew Holderness and Ivor Edwards of Clyde & Co. 15 December 2015
Insurance
When Qatar was chosen to host the 2022 World Cup many people questioned the decision. With the event now facing a number of potential problems, how are insurers viewing the challenges—and should they be concerned? Intelligent Insurer investigates. 15 December 2015
Insurance
With traditional gilts giving the lowest rate of return for decades, insurers have been forced to start looking for alternative sources of investment income. Intelligent Insurer investigates. 15 December 2015
Insurance
As the demand for efficiency and accuracy grows, understanding exactly what customers require is paramount to success in an increasingly competitive market. Chris Main, vice president solutions, Europe, Sutherland Global Services, talks to Intelligent Insurer about the vital role that technology plays in this. 15 December 2015
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