David Walker

Articles by David Walker

  • Half of European motor insurers post underwriting losses on auto lines in 2018

    12 September 2019

    Insurance Risk Data report provides the key data on Europe's motor insurance market

  • Diversification for the sake of Solvency II capital benefit is "utter rubbish", says Lloyd's CEO

    11 September 2019

    John Neal says syndicates have responsibility to be profitable

  • Autonomous vehicles could drive out 60% of motor premiums

    04 September 2019

    Research finds widespread adoption of driverless vehicles could disrupt insurance business models

  • Reinsurers' aggregate loss exposure shrinks

    03 September 2019

    S&P estimates a one-in-10 year loss would cause reinsurers to lose $19.7bn

  • UK non-life insurers post another year of underwriting losses in 2018

    28 August 2019

    Insurance Risk Data finds average combined ratios above 100%

  • Norway's non-life guarantee fund calls in cash for Alpha payouts

    23 August 2019

    Alpha A/S was declared bankrupt in May

  • French insurers urged to explain risk and solvency ratio calculations

    23 August 2019

    The ACPR’s 2018 annual report calls for improvement

  • Brexit produces 'eye-catching' insurance solvency figures

    20 August 2019

    Insurance Risk Data unearths some striking metrics from UK insurance players fearing a ‘hard Brexit’

  • Currency risk assessments spur insurers to change reporting currencies

    02 August 2019

    Insurance Risk Data reveals three European firms have switched currencies in last three years

  • In the Spotlight: Gefion Insurance

    23 July 2019

    The Danish motor insurer is latest to require remedial action by regulator Finanstilsynet after deficiencies were identified in its capital and risk management practices. David Walker reports