Distributed Social Proof Insurance: The Next Industry Game-Changer? February 12, 2018 By L.S. Howard InsurTech startup InsurePal (now known as VouchForMe) is developing an insurance platform that aims to revolutionize the industry’s model for...
Bermuda’s Re/Insurance Model to Be Tested Following U.S. Tax Reforms: Fitch February 5, 2018 By L.S. Howard The Bermuda re/insurance model will be tested following U.S. tax reforms and the continuing challenges of competitive market conditions, according...
Cyber Risk Ranks as Most Feared BI Trigger for Global Firms: Allianz February 5, 2018 By L.S. Howard Business interruption (BI) and cyber incidents interlink as the major threat facing companies, according to a report published by Allianz...
Incumbent Re/Insurers Drive Insurtech Investments in Q4 2017: Willis Towers Watson February 2, 2018 By L.S. Howard Re/insurance industry incumbents are fueling investments in insurtech startups, sending a clear message to potential disruptive outsiders, according to a...
Bermuda’s Re/Insurance Model to Be Tested Following U.S. Tax Cuts: Fitch January 26, 2018 By L.S. Howard The Bermuda re/insurance model will be tested following U.S. tax forms and the continuing challenges of competitive market conditions, according...
QBE Expects US$1.2B Loss in 2017 from ‘Unprecedented’ Natural Catastrophes January 24, 2018 By L.S. Howard QBE announced to the market this week that it expects a US$1.2 billion after-tax loss in 2017 on “unprecedented” natural...
Microinsurer BIMA Aims to Close Developing Nations’ Protection Gap with Life & Health Cover January 19, 2018 By L.S. Howard The insurance protection gap in developing nations is being filled by a growing group of microinsurers, which provide coverage that...
Cyber Incidents Most Feared BI Trigger for Global Companies: Allianz Risk Report January 17, 2018 By L.S. Howard Business interruption and cyber incidents interlink as the major threat facing companies over the coming year, according to a report...
Insurance Protection Gap Is Growing Global Problem; Swiss Re, RenRe & WTW Comment January 17, 2018 By L.S. Howard The insurance protection gap. It’s a phrase that will be increasingly heard over the coming years – because it is...
Alternative Capital Responds to 2017 Catastrophes with ‘Show of Strength’: Aon Benfield January 11, 2018 By L.S. Howard Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria represented the first real test of the staying power of the alternative capital sector, which...