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Insurers get to grips with climate disclosure
26 November 2019It has been more than two years since the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) issued its recommendations to companies. Paul Walsh investigates the challenges the reporting framework has brought for insurers and what progress needs to be made
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US casualty reserves: courting disaster?
22 November 2019Rising claims and shrinking reserves in the US casualty business have led to speculation about an impending crisis. Could it really get that bad? Sarfraz Thind investigates
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The dual challenge of implementing IFRS 17 and IFRS 9
21 November 2019Insurers across the world whose accounting practices are based on IFRS principles are busy preparing for the most radical shakeup for a generation. Cintia Cheong explains the basics behind those changes and how the industry is preparing
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IAIS Abu Dhabi: Why the Treasury and NAIC returned different ICS conclusions
19 November 2019"Team USA" voiced wildly divergent tones in their reaction to the ICS talks in Abu Dhabi last week. But, despite their strong statements, the US negotiators appear to be in accordance over zero implementation of IAIS's capital accord and the potential to move forward with compromise. Sarfraz Thind reports
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IAIS Abu Dhabi: compromise on global capital standard keeps process on track
14 November 2019Paul Walsh summarises the reaction to today’s agreements that keep the Insurance Capital Standard on track, but not without objections from Canada and questions about US comparability
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Insurance ERM Americas: The risk trends keeping US CROs awake at night
12 November 2019US re/insurance chief risk officers reveal the risks that most concern them, changing risk tolerances in the industry and strategies for dealing with emerging threats. Ronan McCaughey reports from InsuranceERM's New York conference
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Insurance ERM Americas: is cyber risk modelling up to scratch?
07 November 2019Panellists at InsuranceERM's New York conference shared their thoughts on the positive aspects of cyber risk modelling and where improvements are required. Christopher Cundy reports
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Defining risk accountabilities in the Senior Managers and Certification Regime
05 November 2019RACI charting is a powerful tool for SMCR compliance and improving risk governance and culture. The risk function is also in a prime position to help, as Seema Bradbury and Alex Hindson explain
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The Fed and insurance rules: an eclectic fit
31 October 2019The US Federal Reserve created an advisory committee last month – and Manulife’s treasurer Halina von dem Hagen is joining it. She tells Sarfraz Thind about the key issues the market might want to consider right now, including mark-to-market regulation and systemic risk
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ICS 2.0: comparability is the hot topic at IAIS Abu Dhabi meeting
29 October 2019A decision on comparability of solvency regimes at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors meeting next month will determine the future of the Insurance Capital Standard. Paul Walsh reports