(Re)thinking insurance

In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Inna Kogan is joined by Marcela Abraham, Duncan Briggs and Shankar Raman to discuss nearshoring for life insurance companies.  Competition for talent and technological advances are leading companies to explore different ways for getting work done. One viable solution that has surfaced is nearshoring. The benefits of nearshoring range from streamlined time zones to cultural alignment. Challenges also arise, such as teams exhibiting resistance to change. This conversation draws from WTW’s own journey with their actuarial team in Mexico City.

In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, WTW’s Anand Patel discusses with Will Archer Shuter, George Lewkowicz and Lewis Matthew the bifurcation of the specialty insurance market, focusing on portfolio underwriting and its growing importance.

Inna Kogan, Karen Grote and Rick Hayes discuss the proposed updates to Valuation Manual (VM)-22 for non-variable annuity products in the U.S. They highlight the shift to a more flexible framework that prioritizes actuarial judgment, asset-liability management and strong governance. The changes have the potential to affect product design, reinsurance and capital management. With a deadline of January 1, 2026, life insurers need to prepare now.

James Haybyrne and Jess Plewes from WTW delve into the rapidly changing health insurance landscape. They discuss the rise in medical costs and the shift towards proactive healthcare models. AI and data analytics are transforming product customization, making health insurance more personalized. The duo highlights the importance of engaging younger audiences and navigating the tension between public and private insurance. Their insights on digital health solutions and the ethics of using genetic data provide a fresh perspective on the future of health insurance.

In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Frank Schepers, WTW’s Global Leader, Insurance Consulting and Technology and Sina Thieme, Senior Director, Insurance Consulting and Technology, explore the impact of technology and innovation on the insurance industry, particularly in risk modelling, data analysis, and distribution channels. This wide-ranging discussion also probes the challenges and opportunities of closing the insurance gap and the evolving role of capital in the insurance market.

Description: Charlie Samolczyk is joined by Pardeep Bassi and Tim Rourke to discuss the importance of monitoring model health, and how Radar Vision, WTW's automated monitoring tool, is helping to address this problem for insurers. 

Experts delve into the significance of risk scoring in commercial insurance, emphasizing its evolving role in enhancing underwriting practices. They explore the transition from traditional metrics to sophisticated risk management approaches, especially in the London market. The discussion highlights how integrating structured data in algorithmic underwriting improves decision-making for underwriters and actuaries, ultimately leading to better risk assessment and analytics. This approach promises to revolutionize how insurers operate in a digitized marketplace.

In this episode of Talking Tech, Charlie Samolczyk is joined by John Heidelberger and Peter Harrison to discuss what externalised rating is along with some of the key challenges and best practices insurers should consider in this area.

In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, our host Anand Patel is joined by Dr Kennet Otto and Georgy Matov who share their insights on the challenges and opportunities within the growing European cyber insurance market.

In this episode of the (Re) thinking Insurance podcast, experts Caitlynn Greenfield and Stan Roberts cover the pension risk transfer market (PRT), discussing its growth, key trends and challenges. They shed light on increasing transaction volumes, rising plan terminations and the challenges of managing deferred lives. Also, they provide insights on the diverse landscape of U.S. PRT players and the regulatory changes affecting transactions.