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French life insurers defend business volumes from lapse risk

Six underwriters paid out more in lapses than their GWP in 2023

Solvency data reveals eight Italian life firms' lapses outweighed their premiums in 2023

Sector's total lapses were worth 52% of its gross written premium

Generali and UNDP call for more efforts to scale parametric insurance solutions

Joint report emphasises the need for parametric insurance to enhance financial resilience

Generali's premiums rise 20% in H1

Insurers' 2023 sustainability reports: disclosures become richer

The latest round of reporting contains more detail than ever around insurers' sustainability strategies, risk management approaches and metrics. Joshua Geer compares and contrasts the results of 10 leading firms

Generali's Gerardo Di Filippo on embracing revolutionary change in risk management

The group head of risk management process and operations at Generali discusses how the risk function is evolving in response to the climate, AI and geopolitical megatrends. Joshua Geer reports

Actuaries urge insurers to stay grounded on Gen AI dreams and nightmares

Generative artificial intelligence might be 'just another tool', but it's one whose potential risks and opportunities demand close attention, as Joshua Geer reports from the European Congress of Actuaries

Ivass warns Italians about shortfalls in natcat policies

Italian insurers' SFCRs spell out difficulties in assessing costly natcat risk

Watch out for the social divide AI could create, Generali's group risk head warns

But risks for insurers are manageable, says Gerardo Di Filippo

CROs' secrets of success for managing third-party and digital risks

Risk experts explain how insurers can improve operational and third-party risk management, what works for them, and the impact of new regulations in this area. Ronan McCaughey reports