Martin Assmann

US wildfire resilience at risk as federal funding stalls

Senate hearing investigates insurance markets and risk mitigation efforts

Solvency UK matching adjustment: 2024 review

InsuranceERM's annual analysis finds the industry's overall MA benefit is similar to last year. But like ducks swimming in the water, there is a lot going on under the surface. Christopher Cundy and Martin Assmann report

Cancer claims costs up 234% from pre-covid levels

The average age of cancer claimants has fallen from 47 pre-covid to 40 in 2024

Cyber reinsurance market share remains highly concentrated

European risk managers supports pan-EU natcat reinsurance scheme

Ferma says reliability of data and clarity of governance need to be improved

Hurricanes and quakes could trigger $300bn of insured losses in peak year

Reinsurance industry warned of growing peak risk scenarios as climate and urbanisation trends accelerate loss potential.

GDV faces broker backlash over PFAS exclusion clause

Blanket exclusion is "very disappointing" says Ecclesia

Insurers should step up preparations for quantum computing risks and rewards, says GDV

Two-thirds of surveyed insurers currently said quantum computing is low to no priority

Swiss Re anticipates US recession from Trump's tariffs

Higher tariffs and market volatility will heighten inflation and slow growth, the institute says

BaFin warns insurers of delays in claim settlements

German regulator says standard claims should be handled in one month