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Drone risk flies high
The disruption caused by drones at airports has propelled the risk to worldwide attention. For underwriters, it is adding to their considerations - but they also have much to gain from the technology. Paul Walsh reports
Settling a Scor
The fallout between French insurers Scor and Covéa over the latter’s proposed takeover bid quickly erupted into a very public feud, the likes of which are seldom seen. With legal and civil actions commencing soon, how have reputations been affected? Paul Walsh investigates
A capital management toolkit for life re/insurers
Paul Fulcher and Luca Tres describe the pros and cons of 10 techniques and solutions available to European life insurers under Solvency II to help manage capital
IFRS 17 Conference: what have we learned?
The upcoming accounting standard for insurance contracts poses several challenges to the industry ranging from skills shortages to stakeholder engagement. On 27 February, experts convened at InsuranceERM's IFRS 17 Conference in London to discuss their approach to successful implementation. Cintia Cheong summarises the findings
Insurers rank their most dangerous risks for 2019
Dave Ingram and Mark Mennemeyer discuss the results of their poll on which risks are considered most dangerous to insurers
Tunaru report into equity-release mortgages may be good news for insurers
Radu Tunaru's research into how to value the no-negative equity guarantee contained within equity-release mortgages is sparking more debate about this major issue for UK life insurers. Christopher Cundy reports on the finding
Commission reveals scope of Solvency II reforms in 2020 advice request
In its request for technical advice from Eiopa, the European Commission has given its strongest indication yet about where it might take Solvency II. Christopher Cundy shares his thoughts
US cyber insurance: plugging-in to growth
There are strong forecasts for growth in the cyber insurance markets, but insurers have obstacles to surmount if they are to be successful. Sarfraz Thind reports
Australia raises its game on wildfire loss models
Ten years ago, Australia suffered one of its worst outbreaks of bushfires that burned 300,000 hectares and took 173 lives. David Walker reports on how wildfire modelling has developed to cope with this increasing threat
The unstoppable rise of insurtech in China
Technology is driving growth in China's insurance markets, particularly among millennials, and investors remain keen to back insurtech firms despite continuing losses and potential regulatory challenges. Siyi Liu reports