In the second of two special episodes focused on WTW’s global IFRS 17 study, Kunj Maheshwari is joined by Kamran Foroughi and Anshul Garg to examine the results of WTW’s recent insurance analyst survey. They explore the responses from analysts - both sell and buy side, equity and debt – on aspects of IFRS 17 the analysts liked, did not like and wanted to improve; as well as how IFRS 17 affected their decision making. This episode also discusses the differences seen across various regions and geographies and finally shares some key takeaways for those insurers adopting later on the implementation of IFRS 17.

In the first of two special episodes focused on WTW’s global IFRS 17 study, Kamran Foroughi is joined by Teresa Murphy and Urvi Nagda to examine key findings from the global disclosure analysis for the full year 2023. In addition to sharing how the analysis of the disclosures for 89 insurers and reinsurers globally was conducted, they explore key takeaways, and provide their perspectives of what actions organisations should be taking moving forwards.

In this episode, Steve Cox joins our host for this episode, Sina Thieme, to discuss some of the key factors and challenges affecting the UK household insurance market.

What’s driving the growth in the current MGA market and should insurers allow underwriters to write both direct and delegated authority business? In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Anand Patel is joined by Jonathan Aubrey-Smith and Paul Higham to discuss the impact on MGA growth in a fluctuating market.

In this episode, Chris Halliday is joined by James Clark, a partner at DLA Piper, to discuss AI regulation and the impact it will have, and is already having on insurers.

In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Jenelle Cherrie is joined by Donna Cowell and Jonathan Richards to discuss the implementation of Consumer Duty and the obligations that insurance companies have to ensure good customer outcomes. They explore the changes they've seen in the market so far, some of the challenges insurers are facing complying with the Duty as well as the benefits that instilling a customer centric culture can bring to organizations.  

In this episode, Charlie Samolczyk is joined by Laura Doddington and Lauren Finnis to discuss the topic of the moment for insurers; AI and machine learning.

Financial modeling experts Mark Brown and David Pond discuss challenges faced by insurers, emphasizing the importance of efficient modeling in understanding business risks and capital requirements. They explore innovations in the insurance industry, advancements in automation, and the role of AI and ML in financial modeling.

As regulatory pressures and scrutiny from stakeholders continues to grow, having an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy in place has become more and more important. What steps can insurers take to develop an ESG strategy that aligns with their overall business goals, as well as incorporate ESG factors into their wider risk management frameworks and investment portfolios? In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Sina Thieme is joined by Niamh Carr and Mike Wilkinson to discuss how insurers can develop and implement an effective ESG strategy, as well as share their advice on getting started.

In this episode, recorded live on stage at the European Insurance Leaders Forum, Charlie Samolczyk is joined by Iain Whittingham and Magdalena Ramada to discuss what ‘Dynamic Products’ are, and how they impact insurance.