Lloyd's is expecting claims from the Ukraine/Russia war to be an earnings event, not a capital event, said Hank Watkins, regional director of the Americas for Lloyd’s. He spoke with Insider Engage at the RIMS conference in San Francisco.

The environmental insurance market continues to evolve and grow, said John O'Brien, head of environmental for Ascot Group. He spoke with Insider Engage at the RIMS 2022, conference in San Francisco.

Insurers can play a leading role in closing the protection gap by helping people plan to reduce the risk of disasters before they strike, and by providing financial help after, said Denis Duverne, chairman, Insurance Development Forum, and chairman of AXA, in an exclusive interview with Insider Engage.

Two years ago, the ACORD London Advisory Board (LAB) was established to align London Market initiatives with global data standards across the insurance ecosystem. Since its inception, the LAB has been a force for positive change for ACORD members and the greater London insurance community.

Ann Haugh from Axis Re discusses managing risk and volatility in the global property reinsurance market, and the war for talent.

Some products have already peaked in terms of pricing, while others are still rising, said Jack Kuhn, president, Westfield Specialty.

Nick Line, Markel International’s chief underwriting officer, explains Markel’s smart approach to systemic risk, and the business’ focus on growing in the right places, with access to a diverse talent pool.

As claims grow more complex and the competition for talent heats up AXIS Insurance has deployed new strategies to bridge the talent gap and to retain experienced claims professionals, said Mike Baumel, Chief Claims Officer.

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co., a property and casualty insurance company dedicated to serving the lumber and woodworking industries, has managed natural catastrophes through modeling, endorsements and deductibles, said John K. Smith, president and chief executive officer.

Companies should focus on their employees, especially in the wake of the pandemic, said Gary Grose, president, Commercial Specialty, Argo Group, at Joint Industry Forum in New York.

Cyber, natural catastrophes and the ongoing pandemic are top of mind for executives attending the Joint Industry Forum in New York.

The best-attended and the most thought-provoking strategic event for (re)insurance professionals, executives and advisers involved with the London market was back on the 24th of November 2021.

Brian Young, president and chief executive officer, Odyssey Group Holdings, shares some of the challenges and highlights from the company's first 25 years as a Fairfax Company.

Industry Icon Patrick G. Ryan reflects on his 60 years in the insurance industry.

When Dame Inga Beale, former CEO of Lloyd’s of London, was tasked with modernizing Lloyd's, she discovered the evolution would be more about changing the culture than the technology.

The (re)insurance industry has a “responsibility” to help close the growing protection gap that is affecting the EMEA region, said Urs Baertschi, Swiss Re EMEA chief executive of reinsurance and regional president.

Thorsten Steinmann, head of casualty underwriting, EMEA for Swiss Re, discusses challenges and opportunities in the region.

Valuing intellectual property and tackling the risk of climate change will provide plenty of opportunity for insurers and reinsurers to work with business and government, says Joe Monaghan, Aon’s recently appointed Global Growth leader.

The region’s economies have been hit hard by the pandemic, but London has the chance to take more business there, if it sorts out its service problems.

After a rocky start, specialty insurers are doing much to support the world’s recovery from Covid-19.

Everest Re Group Ltd. explores take-aways from the virtual Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference.

RenaissanceRe’s longstanding Group Chief Underwriting Officer Ross Curtis explains how the CUO’s theatre of risk is changing.

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, there's growth opportunities for virtually every line of business, Tony Kuczinski, CEO and president, Munich Re US P&C Cos. Please click on the link below to watch the video interview.

Modeling and pricing are the biggest challenges facing the insurance industry today, said Christopher Donelan, CEO, Global Reinsurance, Sompo International.

Inflation, climate change, cyber risks and geopolitical instability are creating an uncertain environment for insurers, said Mike Mitchell, head of Property & Specialty Underwriting, Reinsurance, Swiss Re. Please click below to view the full video.

Umbrella and Directors & Officers liability insurance and being challenged by social inflation, said Jim D'Onofrio, general manager, Liberty Mutual Reinsurance.

The coverage gap presents great growth opportunities for insurers, said Anne-Marie Cical, regional chief underwriting officer, Europe, SCOR P&C. Please click on the link below to view the video.

Hemant Shah, the co-founder of Archipelago, says working directly with large commercial property risks has given him a new perspective on the insurance industry.

Listening to clients and meeting their individual needs with tailored solutions is essential to building long-term relationships, says Peter Smith, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Liberty Mutual Re.

Thierry Léger, Swiss Re’s Chief Underwriting Officer, discusses the state of the market, global warming and why we’re in the middle of a revolution in claims.