Risk Transfer
Captive and Parametrics Insurance
Insurers must innovate to meet risk managers' needs - or become irrelevant
Rigid insurers are forcing risk managers to seek alternative solutions, says former president of FERMA, and past president and chairman of IFRIMA, Maurizio Castelli
DWIC 2024: Insurers are not as consistent as they should be, says QBE group CEO
Insurance is more important than ever to help businesses manage escalating risks, says Andrew Horton, group chief executive officer at QBE. However, to do this successfully, he argues that insurance companies must prioritise consistency
Case study: how packing provider DS Smith is tackling cyber risk head on
Packaging provider DS Smith recognises that cyber is a dynamic risk that demands ongoing evaluation – and traditional insurance modelling wasn’t delivering the goods. A new partnership offers innovative, proactive solutions that mean the difference between merely transferring risk and actually preventing loss. Sara Benwell reports.
Case study: How Katoen Natie used its captive to manage the challenges of Covid-19
Katoen Natie survived the pandemic by securing NDBI cover through its captive – something thought to be a near-impossible task. Chief risk officer Carl Leeman explains how he did it, and why he won’t stop pushing to test his captive’s potential.
Case study: Enhancing urban resilience in Medellín through insurance protection for climate risks
Following the conclusion of the two-year Medellín Tripartite Project in Colombia, the risk industry team involved reflects on the project’s outcome, the challenges they overcame, and how the knowledge they gained on the way can help future resilience programmes
Spotlight on: the unique risks facing dating app providers
Will insurers swipe right on covering dating apps’ unique risks? Chantal Kapani explores the threat landscape and the options for businesses looking for cover.
The optimist: Airmic’s chair urges the industry to confidently sell itself as a destination career
Six months into her tenure as Airmic chair, Angela Iannetta reflects on how the risk profession has evolved to meet the new challenges it faces. To attract the best talent, we must loudly champion a role that has never been more important.
UK local authorities are rethinking their insurance approach - but risks abound
Local authorities are reassessing their risks, however, an increased focus on self-insurance creates new exposures to manage, says Gordon Winstanley, public sector lead at McLarens
Special report: Climate change 2024
The race to tackle climate-related risks is on, and many businesses know what they need to do. But how can they overcome barriers and get the support needed to really make a difference?
Ordering the chaos: how to manage connected risks
Getting to grips with interconnectedness means identifying the intricate links between the threats we face, then mapping, understanding and preparing for them. Our webinar sought to untangle this complex issue. Sara Benwell reports back.
Parametrics still going strong
During the tough property markets of recent years, parametrics grew in popularity as a valued cat risk transfer solution. Now, as the market stabilises, they’re proving their staying power. BHSI’s Scott Johnson outlines what to expect as their popularity continues to grow.
Case study: How G4S successfully switched international programmes provider in the quest for better service
For a company like G4S, a world-leading integrated security business operating in more than 90 countries, implementing a global programme that meets all your needs is no easy task. It’s a good thing changing provider to RSA proved to be a journey worth making.
The countdown to DORA: how businesses can prepare
The go-live date for the European Union’s wide-ranging DORA is rapidly approaching. But is the financial sector ready for it? Are company silos that need breaking down really being dismantled? This month’s webinar dived straight into this complex area,
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