Experts discuss the growth and market trends of Registered Index-Linked Annuities (RYLAs), challenges faced in the RYLEC green state, survey results on RYLAs, and the future of RYLAs and index crediting strategies.

As the global life insurance industry continues to undergo significant change, Chief Risk Officers (CROs) have an increasingly pivotal role to play in ensuring their organizations adapt. With new regulation being introduced, arising external environmental changes and evolving risks – what are the biggest issues facing the risk function in 2024? In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Mark Mennemeyer is joined by Philip Tervit and Niamh Carr to explore the top ten key challenges for CROs in the year ahead; from Climate risk and Model risk, to making sense of IFRS 17 and ensuring their risk framework is operating effectively.

Chris Bird and Charles Carwin join the hosts to discuss trends and themes in P&C capital modeling. They explore the impact of climate change and artificial intelligence, advancements in technology, and the future of insurance practice. The urgency of transitioning to a capital model and the benefits in risk assessment and cost savings are highlighted.

Experts discuss portfolio management strategies and challenges for commercial line insurers in making informed underwriting decisions. Topics include data analysis, pricing models, communication with brokers, incorporating non-risk factors, monitoring performance, adjusting plans, and utilizing technology for customer service.

In this episode, Charlie Samolczyk is joined by Louise Smith and Taffy Jo Mayers to discuss the future of digital trading and distribution. 

In this episode, Holly Layton is joined by Alessandro Pesci and Friederike Gutjahr to discuss how reserving functions differ across Europe, and what trends and observations they have seen in their respective regions. 

In this episode, Kartina Tahir Thomson and Pardeep Bassi talk about the risks and challenges an insurer faces when embedding data science into their organisation.   They discuss what we are currently observing in the market and what firms should be considering and/or doing when integrating data science, as well as some of the pitfalls that many have run into.  

Learn about the importance of analytics in the insurance industry and how it can give a competitive edge. Understand the challenges of implementing data science and analytics in insurance. Explore the increased demand for analytics and the importance of governance. Discover the exciting potential of evolving analytics and reflect on its future in 10 years.

Following the introduction of automatic enrollment into workplace pensions in 2012, there has been increasing focus within the UK on delivering value for savers. And with the government’s recent proposals for a common framework for assessing Value for Money (VFM) for Defined Contribution (DC) schemes, developing product and services which help customers to and through retirement has never been more important. In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Hjoerdis Gerke is joined by Phil Tervit and Kris Black to discuss the UK Accumulations and Savings business and why Value for Money in the context of workplace pensions can be beneficial for both customers and shareholders, not only for the UK but also across borders.

Insurers in the Florida homeowners’ market have had a tough time in recent years. Population booms, economic development, natural disasters and a highly litigious market make it challenging for carriers doing business in the state. In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Ravi Sharma is joined by Klayton Southwood and Trevar Withers to discuss the Florida homeowners’ insurance market, tales of the past, where we’re today and where we’re heading.