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All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
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.
Q&A: Vienna Insurance Group CEO Gunter Geyer
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.
Insurance the micro way
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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Cloud adoption may be hampered by poor risk assessment
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
Insurance Telematics Expo 2012 - 11 July 2012, London
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.
CEA International Insurance Conference- Amsterdam, 1 June 2012
The CEA’s 4th annual international insurance conference will take place in Amsterdam on 1 June 2012.
Insurance Strategy Europe - 21-22 March 2012, Brussels
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.
22 Mar 2012
Next live event
Insurance Strategy Asia: 29 May 2012, Hong Kong
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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.
Online video: Commercial property - managing natural disaster 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.
James Portelli
The GCC insurance market: Crème brûlée or Heath Bar?
James Portelli
Middle East guest blog: A silver lining?
James Portelli
Middle East guest blog: Pennywise pound foolish in health insurance?
2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
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.
Reinsurance market outlook: Value creating capital - January 2012
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.
Solvency II rewrites the rules for insurers
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.
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Digital Publisher of the Year 2010