Technology

Cryptocurrency could potentially outgrow its use as a payment mechanism and replace established methodsfor borrowing capital, says Ian Collier

Alizabeth Calder examines the challenges facing actuaries in an increasingly tech and data-based world

As environmental risks become an everyday threat to the market, there could be huge value in contributed claims data and new mapping technology, says Richard Toomey

Martin Sarjeant outlines what companies need to do in the countdown to IFRS 17 implementation

A whopping 99% of claims made on cyber insurance policies were paid out in the UK last year, according to research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

John Taylor, new president of the IFoA, shares his views on the ways in which the actuarial world is being affected by the inexorable rise of data science

How can behavioural models help predict policyholders reactions to unfamiliar situations? The Policyholder Behaviour in Extreme Conditions working party discuss

As penetration increases in emerging markets- particularly Asia- the global insurance landscape will soon look very different, says Finn Krueger

Prepare for augmented underwriting, says Lara Korz – or be left behind

Haijing Wang examines the opportunities to be had within China's increasingly open markets