Moody’s RMS’ Biyikoglu: Siloed systems and complex integration detrimental to modelling capabilitiesModelling risk is challenging enough on its own, but siloed systems and complex integration pose additional technical challenges for clients, according to Cihan Biyikoglu, executive vice president of product at Moody’s RMS.
I detect no panic in the air but we have not reached an oasis of calm. Rather we are operating in a world that has settled on a plateau of manageable chaosPatrick Tiernan, chief of markets at Lloyd's
ASIC CEO Barder: Covid, PE and MGA momentum behind E&S growth TVAM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) CEO Shevawn Barder has cited Covid-19, private equity capital and the thriving MGA space as key drivers behind the “incredible growth” the E&S market has experienced, which she anticipates will continue.
ISA’s Siegel: Future of human/social services business at the mercy of legislation and social inflation
Arch International CEO bullish carrier can “outpace pedestrian growth” amid dislocation opportunities
TV News in FocusRussia-UkraineUkrainian MP Mezentseva: Ukraine will be a “great opportunity” after the warUkrainian politician Maria Mezentseva has told The Insurer TV that Ukraine will become a “great opportunity” when the war with Russia is over, which she anticipates will happen by the end of this year.Fri 24 Feb 2023
TV Leading VoicesRenewalsSome reinsurers went “too far” at 1.1: LSM’s HobbsLiberty Specialty Markets president and managing director Phil Hobbs said he would have “rather been a seller than a buyer” of reinsurance at the 1.1 renewal, which saw some reinsurers “go too far” and risk damaging relationships.Tue 21 Feb 2023
TV News in FocusM&AKAP’s Turner: Flexpoint Ford investment provides further fuel for M&AKeystone Agency Partners (KAP) has ample “dry powder” to maintain its M&A strategy with the fast-growing platform’s newly secured investment from Flexpoint Ford allowing the business to be as aggressive this year as it was in 2022, CEO Jeff Turner has told The Insurer TV.Tue 7 Feb 2023
TV Close QuarterLossesCrawford’s Verma: 100-year event metric is no longer relevantThe increased frequency of high-severity events has rendered the 100-year event metric almost redundant, said Crawford CEO Rohit Verma, as he reflected on the impact of recent natural catastrophes.Mon 6 Feb 2023