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Hiscox's CRO on the three C's that pose the greatest risk to general insurers

Hanna Kam says we have a collective responsibility to manage these perils

Clear evidence needed for short-term climate focus in Orsa

The CRO Forum published an update on its members' views of the Orsa process

German actuaries warn of elevated mortality as climate change emerges

Heat stress more likely as global climate warms, says DAV

Charles Cowling named IAA president-elect

He will take up the year-long presidency on 1 January 2024

Better data could liberate life underwriting for mental health conditions

Opportunities exist for improved risk assessment and dynamic underwriting, say actuaries

US and European insurers criticise draft ICS-AM comparability plans

APCIA says IAIS plans for global capital standard are not viable

One year after storm Bernd, German insurers count up bill

Insurers paid €5bn of total €8.5bn bill so far

Australia's IAG joins Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

Announces partnership with First Nations group generating carbon credits

Widening spreads hit UK motor insurers' solvency ratios

Investment bank Jefferies says market dynamics are impeding UK motor insurers

IAIS issues consultation on ICS-Aggregation Method comparability criteria

Progress on global capital standards, but still no resolution likely for next two years

US reiterates its opposition to ICS

IAIS meeting in Croatia starts today with international rule causing continued discord

Analysis

Judges' award for contribution to the industry: David Otudeko

Winner of the 2023 InsuranceERM UK & Europe judges' award, David Otudeko, talks to Christopher Cundy about his rollercoaster year

Cyber risk: has the capital been hacked?

Simon Cartagena and Jasvir Grewal explain how insurers should be thinking about setting their cyber risk capital

After climate, insurers seek to measure their social footprint

The Geneva Association has outlined a framework to assess insurers' impact on society. But why is it needed and how would it operate alongside existing ESG frameworks? Paul Walsh reports

Championing the UK Black Actuaries Network

The key people behind the launch of the UK Black Actuaries Network - Chika Aghadiuno and Mudi Ugono - tell Ronan McCaughey about the aims and aspirations for the initiative and why it is so crucial

IAIS 2022: bringing the party back to insurance

June's meeting of international regulators was a sunny affair in an idyllic setting. Even the ever-lurking shadow of the ICS couldn't spoil the party after two years of isolation. Sarfraz Thind reports

Insurers feeling hamstrung as protection gaps widen

Current global events and left-field risks are contributing to widening protection gaps and insurers may be restricted in their attempts to reduce them. Paul Walsh reports