All risk financing articles
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OpinionWhy captives are growing ever more important for CFOs and risk managers
Denis Kallaert, risk & compliance consultant to reinsurance companies and independent director of various reinsurance captives, shares his views on the future role of captives in risk management
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AnalysisUnderinsurance risks remain as construction costs soar
Continuing high levels of inflation in construction costs could see claims disputes in the event of a property loss
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Analysis$2.2 trillion global electronics industry at threat from semiconductor supply chain
Risks include geopolitical tensions, earthquakes, and extreme weather, but risk transfer solutions remain thin on the ground
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AnalysisLondon-based Cyber MGA launches with parametric policy
The policy has two triggers: the level of malicious activity targeting a company, and a subsequent loss in value
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OpinionIs the cyber crunch behind us?
Financial Lines markets across Europe are experiencing rapid change as rates begin to taper off
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AnalysisUK underinsurance crisis evident in 2022
Valuation firm finds that 75% of properties were underinsured in instructions received last year
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AnalysisBrit increases cyber consortium capacity by 50%
Product is designed to protect clients from the impact of physical damage arising from cyber-attacks
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AnalysisHospitality firms feel unable to control their risks
Strategic risks are mounting post-pandemic as firms cite fears around reputational risk and underinsured BI losses
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AnalysisRisk is essential to an enterprising economy - UK Economic Secretary
The government must create the “right regulatory environment” to allow insurers and brokers to innovate
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AnalysisCompanies with higher ESG ratings are a better risk - study
Environmental ratings have the strongest correlation with loss ratios, according to the analysis by Howden and Fidelis
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AnalysisEurope’s captives ‘show their worth’ through challenging market
AM Best has observed an uptick in the use of existing captives in response to the hardening market conditions
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AnalysisIDF calls for ‘convergence’ of insurance and disaster risk management
As key milestones announced at COP27, IDF heralds the industry’s ability to influence “systemic change”
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AnalysisRIMS supports proposals for US cyber insurance backstop
Federal risk pool proposed to insure large-scale catastrophic cyber incidents must be well crafted, says risk association
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AnalysisRisk managers demand shift from insurers
Traditional insurance products may not be fit for purpose in the face of evolving climate risks
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AnalysisPlugging gaping holes in protection
Does the creation of a mega captive in Europe reflect poorly on commercial insurers, and what are the risks involved?
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AnalysisGerman insurance managers welcome Extremus extension
The German terrorism risk backstop has been given state backing for a further two years
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AnalysisGlobal commercial insurance rates up 6% in Q3 - Marsh
Globally, cyber insurance pricing increased 53% in Q3, with hikes of 66% in the UK
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AnalysisInflationary pressures are driving underinsurance - survey
Over half of brokers are seeing policies altered as a response to rising energy costs, finds RSA research
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AnalysisD&O facing crunch renewal as capacity slowly comes back in
There has been a correction in the D&O market post-pandemic, but this has not been seen across the board, says senior underwriter
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Expert Views2022: The year parametrics got creative
With use cases encompassing natural perils, BI and property damage, parametric insurance is no longer a niche play
