MAKING SENSE OF TODAY’S INSURANCE MARKET

whitePaper | February 24, 2020

Commercial property insurance providers find themselves operating in unpredictable conditions, with political and economic uncertainty having negative impacts on business activity in almost every industry. The retail sector is under particular pressure, but there are also significant problems in the o-ice buildings market, as businesses postpone expansion or investment plans, and some consider relocating facilities outside the UK once (or if) the Brexit process is completed.

whitePaper | June 29, 2022

The world economy is undergoing paradigm shifts that will have profound long-term policy implications. Global economic growth is set to slow sharply and inflation rates are at multi-decade highs. The latter result from a confluence of factors, including the high levels of fiscal stimulus pumped into the economy at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, disruptions to global supply chains and soaring energy and commodity prices due to the war in Ukraine. We believe several major economies face inflationary recessions in the coming 12–18 months.

whitePaper | August 1, 2022

As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” In other words, people learn from experience. According to the Oxford Dictionary, “regular exercise of an activity or skill is the way to become proficient in it, especially when encouraging someone to become persistent in it.” While practice cannot truly make someone perfect in any industry or activity, persistence does usually lead to increased proficiency, and seasoned practitioners typically outperform those who are just starting out.

whitePaper | December 28, 2019

At a time when every industry is being affected by digital disruption, insurance is facing a sea of change. From new competitors to complex regulatory requirements and the rapid proliferation of data, a myriad of factors is putting pressure on insurers to evolve. Amid this evolution, one part of the business is critical: regulatory compliance and financial reporting.

whitePaper | October 27, 2022

A recent survey by Insurance Post found that 98.1% (see figure one) of respondents believe the current economic conditions in 2022 will impact organised and opportunistic fraud volumes.

whitePaper | August 9, 2022

To date, most firms have focused on delivering new functionality such as a CSM calculation engine for life insurers and discounting for general insurers, as well as new accounting rules and reports. Due to compressed timelines, most firms are going into dry run testing with tactical data management solutions that have potential gaps around controls.