GRM Comment & Opinion
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Global insurance programmes – more critical than ever
In the latest interview of multinational insurers and brokers on the global insurance programme market, Tony Dowding talks to Shiwei…
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Global insurance programmes – change and opportunity
In the first of a number of interviews with multinational insurers and brokers, Tony Dowding talked to David Rahr, global…
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Catastrophe losses could top $200bn this year: Zaffino
With significant losses from California wildfires already on the books, insurers could see $200bn in catastrophe losses this year, warned…
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Uncertain legal landscape around AI increases risk of litigation, says Rising Edge
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and statements about AI will surely lead to security class actions in the US,…
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Insurers and risk managers call for early engagement on GPs
Early engagement is the key to running a successful global insurance programme, according to both risk managers and insurers. The…
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Solutions to emerging risks must be sustainable, says AXA XL’s Veyry
Today’s changing risk landscape presents insurers with growth opportunities, but solutions for emerging risks will need to be sustainable, according…
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US election could bring change to P&C sector
The property and casualty and risk management sector will likely see changes following last week’s election in the US, as…
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Vive la révolution: Global Programme Europe conference offers renewed hope for buyers but pitfalls remain
These are interesting times for global insurance managers. Captives continue their seemingly inexorable rise, regulations mount further and many companies…
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Positive outlook for insurance buyers in Australia, says Marsh
The general outlook for insurance buyers in Australia is positive according to Marsh, with the return of market competition from…
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Global insurance market now in flat territory: Aon
Things continued to improve for insurance buyers in Q2 as insurer growth plans saw risk managers enjoy a competitive, well-capitalised…
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Competition controlling aviation rates, says Marsh
Most aviation classes are experiencing continued competition, with sufficient capacity across the airline, general aviation, and aerospace insurance markets, according…
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Aviation sector growing but challenges remain
The aviation sector will see gross written insurance premiums (GWP) hit a 20-year high in 2024 of more than $8bn,…
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Baltimore bridge collapse could reshape maritime insurance landscape
The Baltimore bridge collapse has highlighted the complexity of insurance coverage for maritime operations, with a variety of marine insurance…
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Non-life hard market to continue into 2025 but sign of softening in commercial lines: Swiss Re
The non-life hard insurance market is expected to continue through 2024 and 2025 as inflation and rising claims costs push…
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Companies should review exposure to climate change liability, says Marsh
The growing number and expanding nature of climate litigation cases has highlighted the need for businesses to review their exposure…
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Boom time for captives in Europe
The last few years have undoubtedly been a boom time for captives, driven by hard market conditions, new and emerging…
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Baron sees bright future for Asia-Pacific captives
The newly created Captive Insurance Association Singapore (CIA) has now been officially formed, its membership drive is underway and founding…
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Corporates gaining confidence in parametric solutions
Martin Hotz, head parametric nat cat, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions , talked to Global Risk Manager about the growing interest…
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France, Italy and UK set to become collaborative captive domiciles, hears Airmic Forum
In five years’ time, the European captive market will likely see strong domiciles in France, Italy and the UK, with…
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Latin America and Asia see big growth in ‘true risk managers’ as insurance becomes business enabler
Risk and insurance managers in key growth markets Latin America and Asia are becoming more sophisticated as their businesses expand…