The Talent Gap in Insurance Has Become a Strategic Risk
Insurance carriers are confronting a widening talent gap that has shifted from an HR issue to a strategic risk. A recent Aon survey shows roughly 30% of critical positions remain vacant, while an aging workforce could see 40% of current talent retire by 2030. The shortage hampers digital initiatives, slows underwriting efficiency, and threatens profitability. Executives are now elevating talent management to the boardroom to safeguard long‑term competitiveness.
InsuranceERM Releases Podcast with Generali's CFO Cristiano Borean
InsuranceERM launched an In‑Depth podcast episode featuring Generali Group CFO Cristiano Borean, recorded shortly after the insurer’s annual results. Borean discusses how the CFO role is becoming increasingly strategic, driving growth, transformation and risk management. The conversation highlights AI’s potential...
Ping An Pushes AI Deeper Into Claims and Emergency Response
Chinese insurer Ping An is deepening its artificial intelligence deployment across claims processing and emergency response functions. The firm now routes roughly 80% of its annual customer service interactions through AI-driven platforms, accelerating settlement times and reducing manual workload. New...
Eiopa Makes a Splash in EU Natcat Risk Pool Debate
Eiopa and the European Stability Mechanism have released a joint paper proposing a Europe‑wide natural catastrophe risk pool to spread loss exposure and lower insurers' capital costs. The blueprint outlines a centralized governance board, a proportional contribution model, and an...
L&H M&A Transactions Stay Stable but Total Value Nearly Doubles
The Milliman report shows that global life‑and‑health (L&H) M&A activity held steady at 85 announced deals in 2025, while total deal value surged 150% to $53.9 billion. Fourteen megadeals exceeding $1 billion were recorded, up from just four the prior year, with...
Eiopa Sets Out Technical Specifications for Small and Non-Complex Insurers
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) has published detailed technical specifications aimed at small and non‑complex insurers across the EU. The guidelines outline streamlined reporting templates, risk‑assessment methodologies, and proportional supervisory expectations. They also introduce a simplified Solvency...
Middles East Supply-Chain Strain Set to Persist Despite Ceasefire, Warns Allianz Trade
Allianz Trade warns that Middle‑East supply‑chain strain will linger despite the recent cease‑fire, citing damaged infrastructure, lingering security concerns, and reduced port capacity. The firm’s risk assessment predicts shipping delays of up to 40 days and a 18% rise in...
Climate and Sustainability Roundup: Policy Push Progresses on Protection Gaps
Swiss Re reports the global insurance protection gap fell to a record low in 2025, with 49% of the estimated $220 bn in natural‑catastrophe losses covered by insurance. The improvement reflects stronger industry participation, yet large uninsured portions persist, especially in...
Australian Regulator Imposes Capital Add-On to Sovereign Insurance
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has imposed a A$2 million (US$1.4 million) capital add‑on on Sovereign Insurance Australia (SIA) due to a heightened risk profile. APRA identified serious deficiencies in SIA’s risk‑management framework, operational risk handling, and regulatory reporting. The insurer,...
Central Bank of Ireland Director Gerry Cross Named Next IAIS Secretary General
Gerry Cross, a director at the Central Bank of Ireland, has been appointed the next secretary general of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), succeeding Jonathan Dixon. The IAIS, which sets global standards for insurance regulation, announced the move...
WTW Splits EMEA Consulting and Tech Business to Boost AI Strategy
WTW reorganized its EMEA insurance consulting and technology business into two dedicated units—EMEA Property & Casualty (P&C) and EMEA Life—to meet rising client demand and the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence. Tim Rourke, with eight years at the firm, will...
Insurance Europe Flags Proportionality Concerns in Response to Eiopa IRRD Consultations
Insurance Europe, the EU’s leading insurance trade body, has responded to the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s (Eiopa) draft consultations on the Insurance Distribution Directive (IRDD). While it endorses the overarching consumer‑protection and market‑integrity objectives, the association warns that...
The Material Evolution in Bermuda's Approach to Insurance Regulation
Bermuda’s insurance regulator, the BMA, is overhauling its supervisory framework to better manage asset‑intensive reinsurance, the surge in private‑credit fund participation, and the growing use of artificial intelligence. The new rules tighten capital adequacy, demand granular asset reporting, and introduce...
Extreme Heat and Drought Dominated Extreme European Weather Risks
European weather risk assessments now highlight extreme heat and drought as the primary threats for the continent. Recent climate data shows record‑breaking temperatures and prolonged dry spells across major economies, raising concerns for agriculture, energy, and public health. Insurers and...
Mutual Benefit: How Private Equity Is Supplying Capital to US Mutuals
Private‑equity firms are increasingly channeling capital into U.S. mutual insurers, addressing longstanding funding gaps and technology shortfalls. In the past year, roughly $1.2 billion of preferred equity and mezzanine financing has been deployed across 12 mutual carriers. The capital is earmarked...
