Underwriting
Big Data Analytics: What Are You Waiting For?
The era of "big data" has arrived in the reinsurance sector, yet many firms insist on taking a customary "wait and see" approach—not only with big data but in-house small data automation as well. ...
MyPath Portal: Can It Lure Millennials to Insurance Careers?
With the insurance industry employee base rapidly aging and retiring, a number of companies and organizations in the field have come up with something that they hope will draw more young adults into ...
Best Industry Job Prospects in Tech, Underwriting and Claims
Those looking for jobs within the insurance industry should focus on employment opportunities within technology, underwriting and claims departments, according to the latest survey conducted by ...
Munich Re, Hannover Re Expect Stability in 2015, at Least in Germany
Germany's Munich Re and Hannover Re expect stable reinsurance prices in their home market next year, cushioning the blow from a slide in prices on world markets. Munich and Hannover, the world's ...
XL Group Boosts Cyber and Technology Underwriting Capacity
XL Group has become the latest insurer to add capacity to its cyber and technology coverage expertise, as data breaches continue to increase and the market rushes to respond in kind. XL Group's ...
Earthquake Bonds: California Plans to Sell $350M of Them
The California Earthquake Authority, the largest seismic insurer in the U.S., is selling $350 million in bonds to strengthen its ability to pay claims, after the state's first death due to a quake in ...
Ebola Spread Could Spur Big Business Interruption Losses: AIR Worldwide
With an ongoing outbreak of Ebola in West Africa shows no sign of slowing, AIR Worldwide predicted business interruption losses in a number of areas, but questions whether existing coverage will be ...
The FSB Wants Feedback on Policies For Systemically Important Insurers
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is seeking public comment on proposed guidance "for the identification of the critical functions and critical shared services for systemically important insurers." ...