US annuity writers' lapse benefits outpace premium growth, finds AM Best

JBA and Addresscloud map flood risk of buildings in Europe

US National Science Foundation and FIO to fund terrorism and cyber cat modelling research

The parties are seeking research proposals designed to improve modelling of these perils

Insured losses from Gulf floods may exceed $1bn

New Zealand regulator warns of unaffordability of cover from risk-based pricing trend

Change from community-based approach could come quickly, RBNZ warns

Neuflize Vie points to lapse risk as solvency hits 126%

Competition is "fierce" with banks, and between life firms, says Axa-owned undertaking