General Insurance

Stochastic claims reserving models are not widely understood – but Robert Scarth wants to change this. Here, he discusses models for one-year risk

If we want to avoid discrimination in insurance pricing, we need to be able to take protected characteristics into account, say Mathias Lindholm, Ronald Richman, Andreas Tsanakas and Mario Wüthrich

The global insurance industry is facing losses in excess of $200bn (£165bn) this year as the coronavirus crisis triggers record payouts while slashing investment values, Lloyd's of London has warned.

Insurance companies will offer discounts and payment deferrals to customers struggling during the coronavirus crisis under guidance issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday.

Gareth Sutcliffe and Holger Schalk look at the impact of ESG regulation, and different approaches to implementation

Chris Lewin examines the emergence of compound interest over the course of history

Jerry Skees and Alin Radu discuss how forecast parametric insurance products can help vulnerable communities deal with natural disasters

Peter Moore and Natanya Roelofse look at the PRA’s priority areas of focus for general insurers, and how firms can address them

How do we define facts and circumstances when assessing onerous contracts under IFRS 17? The IFRS 17 for GI Working Party considers the issue

Simon Cartagena and Jasvir Grewal explain the issue of non-affirmative ‘silent’ cyber exposure, and share the Cyber Risk Working Party’s framework for helping insurance companies to address it