External Perspective
Full Disclosure: Climate Change May Prove Risky For Insurers
Insurance companies are in a tricky position when it comes to the issue of climate change. On the one hand, virtually all of them insure policyholders facing the risk of a climate change liability ...
Master Limited Partnerships: Energized Investment Income For Insurance Companies
Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) are an attractive way for property/casualty insurance companies to participate in the strong fundamental trends occurring in the U.S. energy sector. A majority of ...
The Curious Case Of Bad Math & Why It Does Not Matter
I have recently been reminded of some of the nonsensical insurance idiosyncrasies that veterans of the industry take for granted. Several of these involve math—and bad math in particular. 1. ...
Apple Controversy Lays Bare Complex Irish Tax Web: Reuters Report
Occupying a single floor of a three-story building in a suburban Dublin office park, Western Union's offices are notably modest for the international headquarters of the world's largest money ...
Myths About The Federal Insurance Office
In the aftermath of the recent financial crisis, Congress created the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) to ensure it had information about the insurance industry. To understand what the FIO means to the ...
Powerful Predictions: How Much Is That New Insurance Customer Worth?
If you're like most carriers, your customer acquisition costs are increasing. Even before the policy is issued, you've likely spent a lot of time and money. According to a recent McKinsey report ...
Financial Industry Takes Cybersecurity Seriously: Judd Gregg
The financial industry has been under a constant state of attack for the past year as hackers attempt to steal clients' money, crash computer systems and disrupt capital markets. So far, the industry ...
Expecting The Unexpected: 5 Questions To Consider When Ramping Up Your CAT Staff
When disaster strikes, your organization's response is only as good as your workforce. Timing is everything and you need to be staffed for the unexpected. How can you assess your human capital ...