GRM News & Analysis
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April 23, 2024
Action needed to bridge $800bn Asian climate finance gap
Asian governments, regulators and businesses need to sustain collective commitment and action, strengthen climate disclosures and support the de-risking and…
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April 17, 2024
Taiwan earthquake claims unlikely to cause capital event
Insured losses to commercial insurers from the 3 April earthquake in Taiwan are unlikely to exceed 2016 Meinong earthquake levels,…
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April 17, 2024
Market softening could move towards further rate cuts for downstream energy buyers
WTW says there is “light at the end of the tunnel” for downstream energy insurance buyers after a “tumultuous” couple…
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April 11, 2024
Relatively stable conditions for airline insurance market, says Gallagher
While uncertainty persists for the airline insurance market and challenges remain, for now, market conditions are relatively stable and will…
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April 11, 2024
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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April 9, 2024
Algorithmic underwriting set to boost options for corporate buyers
The adoption of algorithmic underwriting will increase competition and reduce frictional costs for commercial and specialty risk transfer, technology experts…
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April 2, 2024
Global D&O pricing down amid competition
The global D&O market will continue to be influenced by a multitude of factors, including geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, technological…
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March 27, 2024
Baltimore bridge collapse losses could run into billions: Sources
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a container ship could trigger…
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March 27, 2024
Complex global risk landscape sees end of ‘holiday from history’
A new report from Howden suggests that the world’s ‘holiday from history’ has ended due to devastating wars, geopolitical instability…
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March 21, 2024
European directors expect little change in D&O premiums, finds WTW poll
The overwhelming majority of European directors either expect their premiums for D&O cover to remain the same or increase next…
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March 18, 2024
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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March 13, 2024
Multinationals face macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty in huge election year
Macroeconomic competition and geopolitical insecurity are fuelling long-term uncertainty for multinationals as they face up to “biggest election year in…
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March 13, 2024
Risk managers urged to increase oversight of cyber supply chain risk
Managing vendors and third-party contractors is a critical part of data security and regulatory compliance, experts say. Data owners must…
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March 12, 2024
Mounting interest in casualty captives as market toughens
Multinationals are increasingly looking to put casualty exposures within captives, particular for areas where the insurance market is proving difficult,…
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March 8, 2024
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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March 5, 2024
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…
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March 1, 2024
Call for tailored approach to health and wellness benefits
Multinationals can better address employee health concerns if they fully understand and consider the needs of all of their employees,…
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February 28, 2024
Global insolvencies set to peak this year before levelling off, says Allianz
Global insolvencies continued to rebound last year and are now above pre-pandemic levels in most advanced economies, finds Allianz Trade,…
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February 26, 2024
US casualty insurance costs rising for multinationals
Multinational companies with US casualty exposures face higher insurance costs, as insurers and reinsurers react to persistently high loss ratios…
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February 22, 2024
Verisk Maplecroft highlights increasingly interconnected ecosystem of risk
The global risk landscape in 2024 “will remain locked in a process of sweeping realignment that is amplifying a complex…