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As many countries begin easing lockdown, all eyes are on what comes next. Policymakers hold the key to achieving the best possible recovery after the most severe recession in our lifetime, and they need to step up, says Swiss Re’s chief economist. Intelligent Insurer reports. 17 June 2020
Alternative Risk Transfer
As the pandemic stress test continues, re/insurers are preparing for what comes next, including expectations of a hardening market. This is driving a growing trend for equity raises, with some building war chests and some taking advantage of new opportunities, while others look to protect their credit rating in a fight for survival. Intelligent Insurer reports. 12 June 2020
Technology
Blockchain has the potential to do more than cut costs and create efficiencies for re/insurers – it can also be used to drive growth and assimilate varied insurtech platforms. And those companies that fail to realise its potential will be left behind. 9 June 2020
Insurance
Difficulty in resolving disputes over pandemic business interruption payouts has led the FCA to bring a group of representative examples in front of the UK High Court to secure an industry-wide resolution. Intelligent Insurer reports. 2 June 2020
Insurance
California Department of Insurance orders demanding that insurers refund policyholders affected by COVID-19 shutdowns may not be as draconian as they first seem. Intelligent Insurer investigates. 29 May 2020
Technology
Insurers are at a crossroads as AI drives industry evolution. Richard Hartley, CEO of insurtech Cytora, outlines the areas to watch as things progress. 26 May 2020
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Considering new ideas and products may not always seem like a priority in times of crisis, but, says Fernando Villar COO EMEA at Swiss Re, this is precisely the time when innovation and partnerships can make a real difference. 26 May 2020
Insurance
From its inception, cyber underwriting has faced difficult challenges including a limited amount of historical data. Now, partly driven by the global pandemic, an increase in cyber threat levels and demand for protection could represent a prime opportunity for a rethink. Jack Kudale, Cowbell Cyber founder and CEO, highlights key things to consider in such a change. 22 May 2020
Technology
AI offers the opportunity to boost the skills and value of underwriters as it ‘rides sidecar’ to people, providing on the job learning, says Richard Hartley, CEO of insurtech Cytora. 21 May 2020
Insurance
Analysts at Moody’s Investors Service examine what a post-lockdown ‘new-normal’ world will look like for insurers. 20 May 2020
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