CONTENTS
NEWS BRIEFING
Plummeting profits in 2020 results
But optimism prevails as industry leaders extol resilience.
NEWS BRIEFING
M&A activity predicted to surge in 2021
Stronger market players likely to look for growth through acquisition.
INTERVIEW: DENIS DUVERNE, IDF
The IDF is aiming at climate change
Insurers urged to join forces with the partnership.
INTERVIEW: JIM STANARD
‘We’re not in business to subsidise stupidity’
The industry legend and entrepreneur reflects on his career and life.
NEAM
Returns & yields
A review of NEAM’s 2020 fixed income return forecast and outlook for 2021.
US FOCUS
Policy shift on climate change
With the arrival of a new president the issue has soared up the US agenda, our expert panel debates the implications.
THE FLORIDA MARKET
Too big to fail?
A panel of experts discussed some of the challenges facing the state’s insurance carriers.
THE FLORIDA MARKET
Death from 1,000 cuts
There are many potentially preventable manmade challenges ahead.
CLIMATE CHANGE
A moral obligation for re/insurers?
What role will the sector play in partnerships with other stakeholders?
RISK MANAGEMENT
Ready to take centre-stage?
Effective risk management has created an opportunity for re/insurers.