Risk

Reinsurance organic revenue drops 4% for Aon

Aon plc reported Friday its risk solutions revenue dropped 8%, from $1.836 billion in the third quarter of 2014 to $1.689 billion in the three months ending Sept. 30, 2015, due in part to the unfavourable impact of foreign currency translation. London-based Aon released Friday its financial results. Total revenue dropped 5%, to $2.742 billion […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 1, 2015

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Tipping Point?

The relative calm for the (re)insurance industry cannot last forever. Catastrophes will happen and disruptive conditions persist, subjecting the market to continuing and accumulating pressure. Despite still positive returns, how long can the reinsurance industry hold out before this pressure necessitates in material change? Is the industry at, or nearing, its tipping point?

October 31, 2015

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Insuring Black Holes

Governments and (re)insurers need to better collaborate to leverage the industry's risk management expertise and access to capital to lighten the financial burden placed on taxpayers as a result of natural catastrophes.

October 31, 2015

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Supply Teach

The increase in Canadian enterprises engaged in foreign supply chain procurement has attracted the attention of authorities in pursuing prosecutions under foreign anti-bribery and corruption laws. Are Canadian enterprises and their Boards of Directors aware of the heightened risk associated with these foreign dealings?

October 31, 2015

7 min read