CONTENTS
NEWS BRIEFING
Hope for buyers in January renewals
‘Reason and logic’ are governing the firming reinsurance landscape as reinsurers halt downward price trends: Willis Re.
NEWS BRIEFING
Lloyd’s sets gender quotas
Sustainability roadmap plans are a market-wide strategy that aligns Lloyd’s with UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.
COVER STORY
Can the insurance industry unite on climate?
Intelligent Insurer’s Re/insurance Lounge hosted a discussion with industry experts to envision a way forward.
FOCUS ON MARINE: PART 1
COVID-19: the impact on marine insurers
Marine re/insurance can no longer hold its course, but could the pandemic present an opening to sail out of the doldrums?
FOCUS ON MARINE: PART 2
A new sense of possible
COVID-19 will force marine insurers to embrace technology and data to invigorate a historically lethargic market.
MODELLING
Pandemic models can learn from cyber
Much can be learned from the work the insurance industry has done to better handle cyber risk, says a report by CyberCube.
INTERVIEW: JÉRÔME JEAN HAEGELI, SWISS RE
Facing a challenging macro environment
The group chief economist highlights opportunities for developments in digital transformation and supply chains.
CLAIMS
Harnessing the power of attorneys in claims
The newly formed AM Star Claims will provide value to its cedants and international partners, Grant Miller explains.
M&A NEWS
Miller’s acquisition will fuel significant growth
Miller’s CEO and executive chairman outline the reasons behind its acquisition by Cinven and GIC.
2020 IN REVIEW
Part 1: Reflecting on a most unusual year
Re/insurance industry leaders share their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020.
2020 IN REVIEW
Part 2: Industry professionals take stock
We hear from leaders from six industry companies on the impact of 2020 and 2021 trends.
2020 IN REVIEW
Part 3: The year of the unexpected
A look back at an unprecedented year and considerations of how this will affect the months ahead.
2020 IN REVIEW
Part 4: The long shadow of the FCA BI test case
From the impact of BI cases around the world, to the ongoing hardening market, 2020 is expected to leave quite a legacy.
INSURTECH
Insurers must not fear e-commerce thinking
The sum.cumo Insurance Platform takes the best of the e-commerce industry and layers it into tools to drive insurance industry growth.