Paul Walsh

Articles by Paul Walsh

  • LV appoints David Hynam as CEO

    27 September 2022

    Former Bupa UK and global CEO will replace Mark Hartigan

  • RVS 2022: emerging risks are fattening the tail

    26 September 2022

    The interconnectedness of emerging risks threatens to exacerbate extreme losses for reinsurers. Paul Walsh reflects on the discussions at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo

  • Hurricane Fiona strikes Bermuda and bears down on Atlantic Canada

    23 September 2022

    Insured losses from Fiona in the Caribbean alone are estimated to be around $300m

  • Lloyd's orders urgent stress test for Asian geopolitical tensions

    22 September 2022

    Chief of markets Patrick Tiernan suggests three realistic disaster scenarios will be developed

  • European life insurers not prepared to provide policyholder value

    21 September 2022

    Research concluded this is driven by rising interest rates and inflation

  • Fiona becomes first major hurricane of 2022 Atlantic season

    20 September 2022

    Heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash floods are impacting the Dominican Republic

  • Typhoon Nanmadol insured losses may hit several billions

    20 September 2022

    Extreme rainfall in Japan likely to cause more losses than wind damage

  • Reinsurer payouts to Florida underwriters quadruple, despite lack of hurricanes

    16 September 2022

    AM Best said insurer rates remain inadequate

  • Hannover Re eyes parametric and blockchain tech for future innovation

    15 September 2022

    During RVS 2022, the German reinsurer discussed its innovation approach

  • Harness insurers' expertise in public risk pools, says ex-Pool Re chief

    14 September 2022

    At RVS 2022, Julian Enoizi said public-private pools should be formed "pre-disaster"