Sarfraz Thind

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

BoE financial stability report highlights PE-insurer risks

Insurers exposed to illiquid asset shocks as correlations grow

Stable solvency, liquidity and profitability for insurers in 2023, IAIS report finds

But risks have risen on the back of illiquid asset exposure

US insurers behind the climate risk eight ball

Ceres's latest report analysing insurer climate disclosures reveals the holes that exist in this hugely important task. Sarfraz Thind reports