Sarfraz Thind

US homeowners posted biggest premium growth rate in 15 years in 2023

Surging rates increases making insurance less affordable, says III

US lawmakers advance resolution to prevent DOL's fiduciary rule

Industry bodies gather forces against DOL regulation which could stymy annuities growth

Kathleen Birrane rejoins DLA Piper to head US insurance practice

Gen AI models inherently difficult to explain

The technology is way beyond human brain, challenges notions of transparency and accountability, say IAIS panellists

Asset intensive increases insurer risk, say IAIS watchers

Europe remains sceptical on asset intensive reinsurance

Asset-intensive reinsurance: the Bermuda question

No conversation on US life insurance happens without mention of Bermuda these days. The volumes of liabilities transferred to the island are staggering. But is this a sign of international alignment or regulatory arbitrage? Sarfraz Thind reports

Extinction Rebellion in John Lennon plea to insurers

AM Best puts stable outlook on global cyber market

First rating agency to have cyber-specific rating on the growing segment

State Farm seeking 50% homeowners rate rise in California

Request raises questions about company's financial condition, says Ricardo Lara

Extreme heat cost California $7bn in last decade, says insurance department

Peril is not well covered by insurance, according to CDI report