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Whatever happened to the Solvency II TMTP?
17 September 2025The transitional measure on technical provisions (TMTP) boosted European insurers' solvency by more than €90bn in 2020 - but today it's just a fraction of that. Christopher Cundy finds out why
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Putting FIT through its paces
11 September 2025Since its launch last year, the Forum for Insuring the Transition (FIT) has focused on building credibility. Chair Butch Bacani speaks to Joshua Geer about progress made, lessons from the NZIA and what comes next
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RVS 2025: An uneasy stability
04 September 2025Reinsurers descend on Monte Carlo with strong balance sheets, but softening pricing, record catastrophe losses and intensifying casualty risks are testing the sector's resilience. Joshua Geer reports
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CRP is a breath of fresh air for insurance affordability
01 September 2025As Australians hammer down their roofs against high winds, the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool is gradually doing the same to their home premiums, as Christopher Wallace explains to David Walker
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Climate scenario selection becomes more tailored
28 August 2025The need to make climate stress testing more relevant to business planning is causing a shift in how insurers are thinking about scenario selection. Martin Assmann reports
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From chemist to CRO: Markel's Henry Gardener on AI, culture and the future of risk
25 August 2025His formula for risk blends science, humility and a dash of Springsteen, he explains to Martin Assmann
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Climate change creates a regulatory wave for insurers
21 August 2025Global regulations on climate risk and sustainability for insurers are rapidly evolving, reflecting the recognition of climate change as a significant financial risk. Ronan McCaughey examines the key developments and the regulatory outlook ahead
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Convex's CRO keeps calm in the chaos
19 August 2025Convex Group's chief risk officer Pierre-François Rodriguez personifies essential qualities required by risk managers today: a calm and centred presence, excellent people skills and extensive experience. He speaks to Ronan McCaughey
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How risk managers can help navigate soft market conditions
14 August 2025After years of sustained increases in general insurance prices, the market is turning. Isaac Alfon shares advice for risk management teams dealing with the new environment
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Stress testing for an uncertain climate future
12 August 2025Martin Assmann and Christopher Cundy report on the current challenges facing insurers in their climate stress and scenario testing
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