CONTENTS

INTERVIEW: FRANK HARRISON, HOLBORN


Not for sale: Holborn celebrates its 100th anniversary

CEO Harrison considers the company’s history and why, even after 100 years, it is not for sale.

COVER


‘Fear factor’ will drive significant rate hikes

Beazley again seeks a 10% uplift in pricing across its portfolio.

NEWS


P&C industry underestimated COVID-19 exposure, but still has role

Most BI claims will not be covered due to a lack of property damage, says Swiss Re’s Wolfe.

NEWS


Hard market will provide a valuable learning experience for executives

Reinsurers must price risk at a commensurate rate for the exposure that’s covered: K2 Cat.

NEWS


P&C re/insurers well positioned despite COVID-19: AM Best

Strong balance sheets and a hardening market look set to continue well into 2021.

NEWS


Social inflation, COVID-19 and the rise of insurtechs: the lawyers’ view

The pandemic is not the only issue creating significant legal challenges for the industry, say Locke Lord partners.

NEWS


Panel: what COVID-19 has taught the re/insurance industry

A Re/insurance Lounge panel discussed what the industry can learn from lawsuits around the wording of policies.

NEWS


Unconscious bias in hiring policies blocks progress on diversity

Some companies are setting the bar too high for potential candidates: Argo's Wharton.

NEWS


Higher technical underwriting margins are needed: S&P

COVID-19 combined with other insurance losses could become a capital event.

NEWS


Cyber marches towards goal of being a standalone product

Pandemic has pushed the issue of cyber even higher up the agenda, says ABIR.

NEWS


US must remain open for business: industry association bosses

APCIA, NAMIC and the Big ‘I’ heads’ send a message to Congress.

NEWS


Parametric pandemic solution planned for 2021 attracts interest

US insurtech Machine Cover has product set to come to market next year.