Ronan McCaughey

Actuaries consider GPU hype and limitations at IFoA conference

Actuaries hear that GPU technology could be game-changing and trigger the beginning of the end for proxy models

Moody's Analytics recruits Alan Godfrey for its climate model solutions team

IFoA conference poll: life actuaries view funded re as regulatory arbitrage

Many said funded re deflects asset investments away from the UK

IFoA launches AI, data science and emerging technologies practice board

Allianz P&C head calls for risk-based pricing to fix insurance affordability crisis

Matthias Trüstedt said risk-based pricing must be part a three-pronged initiative

Climate Financial Risk Forum updates 2025 climate scenario narrative tool for insurers

The forum has also published a new suite of publications for climate risk professionals in insurance and financial services

Climate and sustainability rising star of the year: Joseph Booton, Just Group

This year's climate and sustainability rising star of the year - and part-time puppeteer - Joseph Booton, knows all about pulling the strings of Just Group's sustainability strategy, and his talent has ensured everyone at the UK life insurer has had a part to play

Eiopa: final amendments to Solvency II rules present "a concerning combination" of risk and lower capital

Political decision allows for increased risk-taking while simultaneously lowering capital requirements

Hurricane Melissa insured losses could exceed $5bn for Jamaica

Rebooting operational resilience for an age of disruption

US insurers are modernising operational resilience in the race to stay ahead of cyber threats, vendor disruptions and stakeholders' rising expectations. Ronan McCaughey writes