Risk

Risk Modelling to Risk Management

The one-size-fits-all approach of current risk modelling precludes customization for specific books of business. What is needed is a more advanced level of catastrophe risk understanding, which will move risk modelling to true risk management.

May 31, 2013

5 min read

Risk

Information Highway

The insurance industry has used predictive analytics for underwriting, rating and claims for years. Now, a growing number of municipalities are using the same techniques for a different purpose: road safety.

May 31, 2013

7 min read

Risk

Commercial Commitment

The importance of commercial insurance cannot be underestimated in the broker channel. Brokers need to reinforce and protect their commercial book of business with workflow efficiencies and technology advancements.

May 31, 2013

5 min read

Risk

Turning the Corner

In many ways, it is an ideal time to introduce usage-based insurance (UBI) into the Canadian market. Consumers are currently looking at ways to better control their auto insurance premiums.

May 31, 2013

6 min read

Adapting to Change

From flood to hail, Alberta is playing host to some of the most expensive severe weather in the country. Failing and over-capacity infrastructure is responsible for a significant portion of insured losses in the province, illustrating the need for government to include adaptation in its climate change plans.

May 31, 2013

4 min read

Charted Course

Data and analytics can be used to help transform flood risk management in Canada. In 2012, flooding in Manitoba, New Brunswick and British Columbia alone saw an estimated 1,500 people forced from their homes, with government and insurers left to pick up much of the bill.

May 31, 2013

5 min read

Coming through rough waters

The last couple of years have seen Canada's property and casualty industry navigate some rough waters. Solid performance by insurers in risk management and underwriting has helped buoy economic stability, with the medium term expected to see a return to normal long-run average growth.

April 30, 2013

5 min read

Risk

Risk Modelling to Risk Management

Information Highway

Commercial Commitment

Turning the Corner

Volunteer at Heart

Adapting to Change

Clouds on the Horizon

Charted Course

Pretty Ugly

Coming through rough waters