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Risk Management
Parametric insurance: Certain, fast and cost-efficient
Public and private sector clients around the world increasingly recognise the benefits of parametric insurance for mitigating weather-related risks. This article sheds light on three essential components of parametric insurance and the relevance of parametric solutions to different industry sectors.
Angel Risk Management adds cyber coverages to its financial lines offering in Ireland
AXA XL has extended the reach of its Angel Risk Management platform to include cyber insurance tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Ireland. This article focuses on how brokers can make use of the platform to deliver greater value to their SME clients in Ireland.
When you can't look someone in the eye: How due diligence has adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond
In this Q&A, Heyrick Bond-Gunning, CEO of global risk consultancy S-RM, explains how the company’s due diligence process has been affected by lockdown, how they have adapted, and what this might mean for the future.
Crisis management imperatives: More aware, better prepared, ready to respond
In this article, Carrie Huang, an Underwriting Manager with AXA XL’s Crisis Management team for Asia, explains why resilience is the fundamental imperative for companies today, and outlines how firms can become more aware, better prepared, and ready to respond to adversity.
Tensions old and new raising risk of active assailants, political violence
Random acts of violence involving active assailants have been increasing in frequency and severity, at least until the coronavirus pandemic. This content focuses on the impact of terrorism or an active assailant incident and how businesses can mitigate the risks of such events.
The shape of shipping: Cargo insurance in 2020
Today, the cargo market is in a state of distress and correction, with Lloyd’s issuing a directive to its syndicates to improve their profitability or exit the market. Produced by AXA XL, this article focuses on the state of the cargo insurance market in 2020 and the challenges faced by carriers.
Covid-19 puts the focus on insurance continuity, self-service and new processes
The arrival of the coronavirus pandemic has changed the risk landscape for insurance providers, whilst for many consumers Covid-19 was a stark awakening that usage-based insurance could be a smart choice. This blog highlights how Covid-19 is reshaping consumer attitudes towards new technologies.
Using captives in multinational employee benefits programs
Employee benefits are an important part of any global corporation’s risk and insurance spend. Produced by AXA XL, this article explains the latest trends in employee benefits and how underwriting employee benefits in a captive can bring greater transparency and diversification.
Pandemics & privacy: Managing cyber risks connected to Covid-19
As businesses reopen or consider reopening, any procedure that falls outside of standard operations could be placing companies at increased risk of privacy issues, not to mention cyber risks. Produced by AXA XL, this article focuses on how organisations can manage cyber risks connected to Covid-19.
Captives' value rising as tools for resilience
2020 has been a remarkable year for emerging risks, and one of the early lessons is the need to enhance resilience. This article focuses on the specific ways captives enable businesses to be more resilient, whilst also financing and mitigating risks.