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Geopolitics remains the worry for insurers in 2024

Of the many topics discussed at the Insurance Risk & Capital 2024 conference in New York, the risks associated with geopolitics and its implications for the sector were the most enthralling. Sarfraz Thind reports

Old Mutual Insure's chief actuary Ronald Richman is to step down

He has won several industry awards and is well regarded for his contributions to actuarial profession

Neil McConachie to join Accredited as chief risk and capital officer

Inclusivity, wellbeing and AI are shaping the insurance workforce of tomorrow

At the Dive In Festival, industry leaders explored the evolving needs of the insurance workforce, tackling issues from hybrid working to neurodiversity. Joshua Geer reports

CROs join the conversation on carbon accounting

Moody's explains emissions accounting is becoming integrated across the insurance value chain

Hurricane Helene slams into Florida as a category 4 storm

The National Hurricane Centre has warned of catastrophic and record-breaking flooding

Howden launches climate resilience platform in partnership with Microsoft

Resilience laboratory will allow users to evaluate and manage climate risks

PRA to consult on streamlining catastrophe bond applications

The regulator is also working with Lloyd's to make the process for authorising managing agents quicker

Resolution Life closes third UK funded reinsurance transaction

Gallagher Re: hurricane Helene may cause up to $6bn in insured losses

The broker also warned losses could be closer to $10bn if Helene shifts closer to Tampa