

(Re)thinking insurance
WTW
In (Re)thinking insurance we discuss the issues facing P&C, Life, and composite insurers around the globe, as well as exploring the latest tools, techniques and innovations that will help you to re-think insurance.
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Mar 31, 2023 • 26min
Hot topics in the U.S. life insurance market
Carrie Kelley is joined by Nik Godon, Karen Grote and Nick Komissarov to explore hot topics in the U.S. life insurance industry. They discuss perspectives on managing in-force blocks, M&A transactions and the pension risk transfer (PRT) market.

Feb 9, 2023 • 17min
Using GBMs to Automate Decision Making
In this episode, Rachael McNaughton and Madeline Main discuss the practical applications of GBMs.

Jan 24, 2023 • 21min
Episode 2: Deciphering crypto: What, how and why insurers have to take notice
Ravi is joined by Magda Ramada to discuss crypto assets and related technologies. Magda explains key terms and explores how the insurance industry can play a part in this evolving ecosystem.

Jan 12, 2023 • 30min
Middle East Special: Navigating the M&A market
With Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity in the Middle East continuing to increase, the implications for insurers, people, processes and systems can be significant and far-reaching. However, it simultaneously presents unparalleled opportunities for businesses to drive growth, deliver faster decision-making, free up capital and create new opportunities in unexplored markets. In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Matthew Facey is joined by M&A experts Roshail Khalid and Darragh McHugh, who explore what is happening in the Middle East market in terms of M&As and what it means for insurers operating in the region.

Jan 5, 2023 • 22min
Episode 14: Reserving transformation: A look at RenRe's journey
Peter is joined by Joshua Wald and Holly Layton to discuss how RenaissanceRe (RenRe) transformed its reserving process. They explore the challenges RenRe faced, the objectives of the project, the benefits gained and what other organizations need to consider when undertaking a similar transformation.

Oct 13, 2022 • 25min
Episode 13 - Reshaping of the UK's Solvency II and wider changes post-Brexit
Sina Thieme is joined by Kenny McIvor and Anthony Plotnek, who explore the proposed reforms to Solvency II in the UK, as set out by the HM Treasury and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and what the potential implications could be for insurers.

Sep 30, 2022 • 14min
Episode 12: Why life insurers need to embrace data democratization
In this episode: Carrie is joined by Amanda Hug to discuss what data democratization is and how sharing data benefits customers and helps insurance companies advance their businesses.

Aug 4, 2022 • 19min
Episode 11: Emerging mortality experience in U.S. individual life insurance
Carrie is joined by Boyang Meng and Kim Steiner to explore the findings and trends from TOAMS 5, WTW's life insurance industry mortality study.

Jul 26, 2022 • 32min
Episode 10: Inflation and its impact on the insurance industry
Sina is joined by Chris Bozman and Klayton Southwood to discuss the effects of rising inflation on the insurance industry and what steps can be taken to address it.

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Jul 25, 2022 • 25min
Episode 9: The role of data science within insurance claims
Tom is joined by Pardeep Bassi to discuss how applying data science within the claims space can improve the customer experience, enhance the way in which claims teams operate and ultimately improve the bottom line for insurers.


