The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
While the economic turmoil of the Eurozone crisis and heavy catastrophe losses eroded the bottom line of many European insurers in 2011, Vienna Insurance Group enjoyed the most profitable year in the group’s history, and avoided having its A+ credit rating downgraded. Francesca Nyman and the insurer's chief executive Gunter Geyer discuss the Eurozone, acquisitions and what other firms can learn from VIG's success.
Much of the world's population has now moved out of extreme poverty and into the lower middle class. Francesca Nyman examines whether there is a market for micro-insurance in this demographic.
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While I'm sure the Marsh framework goes into more detail about the assessment of cloud computing risks, you have to know that you are assessing the detail of the risk rather than being general and, in effect, making the assessment ineffectual. I found this article useful for establishing the nuts and bolts process http://ow.ly/aThr1
Post is pleased to present a new event combining business-focused content and a demonstration exhibition hall examining the world of telematics and black box technology.
The CEA’s 4th annual international insurance conference will take place in Amsterdam on 1 June 2012.
Comprising a two-day programme of essential strategic content and a networking dinner, Insurance Strategy Europe 2012 will bring together panel of industry leading speakers to debate the issues affecting our industry as we emerge from the economic downturn.
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Asia plays host to an array of markets at varying stages of maturity and development in the insurance industry. This event aims to give insurance and risk professionals a better understanding of the challenges presented in each market and across different classes of risk.
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, highlighting flood risk as an issue of major concern for corporates, their brokers and insurers.
The GCC insurance market: Crème brûlée or Heath Bar?
Middle East guest blog: A silver lining?
Middle East guest blog: Pennywise pound foolish in health insurance?
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
This report analyses developments in the global reinsurance market over the previous 12 months. The report covers: Solvency II; M&A developments; pricing; rating agency and regulatory perspectives; catastrophes and their impact on capital levels.
The EU's new regulatory framework will present compliance and strategic challenges for insurance companies worldwide. Is your organisation ready for Solvency II? Download this report to combat the impending regime by optimising resources and following ten steps for successful implementation.