As part of the GIRO 2025 mini-series, we speak to Catrin Townsend about Price Writers, Catrin’a book “A Risky Business” and how we need smarter governance for smarter pricing models. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Risky-Business-Actuarys-Quantifying-Managing/dp/3031116720 https://open.spotify.com/show/4TDqKgBZSIwMqzUJM6H2ke?si=85c7c96d792d4e6c&nd=1&dlsi=25d649a0d9c446c2

As part of the GIRO 2025 mini-series, we speak to Chris Jones, Doug Woodley and Yousif Al-Ani about the latest on Autonomous Vehicles (AVs). We cover: when will we see AVs on UK streets, how will insurance work and who are the key players in development of AVs? https://www.abi.org.uk/products-and-issues/topics-and-issues/driverless-cars/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jones-051875174/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-woodley-480437a3/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yousifalani/

As part of the GIRO 2025 mini-series, we speak to Amit Parmar about electric vehicles. We discuss the research Amit and Conor Woods have done on whether electric vehicles crash more or less than petrol cars. https://resolve.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-actuarial-journal/article/examination-of-factors-influencing-accident-frequency-and-severity-of-electric-vehicles-evs-vs-internal-combustion-engine-vehicles-icev/D8267B87F78CF300385BA7A139B39AD0

As part of the GIRO 2025 mini-series, we speak to James Orr and Oliver Bettis from the IFoA Climate Sensitivity Working Party to discuss there latest research on climate sensitivity, which looks at why we should we care and what can we do if it’s more than we thought?

As part of the GIRO 2025 mini-series, we speak to Gwen Chan on: “more data or more model? - a framework for achieving predictive analytics objectives in specialty insurance”. Gwen’s and Priyank’s research is looking to measure the predictiveness of different datasets.

As part of the GIRO 2025 mini-series, we speak to Cat Drummond and Tom Durkin about their presentations on Capital modelling and validation market review: Industry trends and best practices.

This week we talk to Lara Palmer and Jade Lagrue from LCP about their new research on modelling reserve risk. We discuss: • Limitations of current reserve risk modelling. • What analysis have you considered as part of the research • What are the possible applications and next steps for the research

This week we talk to Gerry Quirk, Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, about Part VII transfers. We discuss: • How do Part VII transfers work and who are the key stakeholders? • What are the different motivations for firms to do a Part VII and how have these changed over time? • What are the latest trends in Part VII transfers? • What process is used in other countries?

This week we talk to LCP principal Cecilia Cheuk about the latest developments in the Irish market. We discuss: • Overview of the Irish market. • What are the latest initiatives from the Irish Government and the CBI? • What has been the impact on the Irish market post Brexit? • How are firms tackling climate change and making the most of AI?

This week we talk to LCP partner Cat Drummond about the latest developments in capital modelling for general insurers. We discuss: • Findings from LCP’s latest market research and benchmarking, covering both technical developments, process and resourcing issues • Key challenges for insurers, from soft markets to regulatory expectations • How insurers are reflecting changing geopolitical and climate risks in their capital models

S6 Ep. 4 - The insurance M&A market by Lane Clark & Peacock

This week we talk to Wendy Kriz Evans, a principal at LCP, about the key findings from LCP’s annual Solvency II report. We discuss: • Changes in the UK and Irish market solvency coverage ratio. • The changes in geo-political risks firms are facing. • How firms are starting to take action on cyber and climate change risks.

This week we talk to Karl Murphy, non-executive director at Beazley and previously a partner at actuarial consultancy EMB. We discuss: • The evolution of technology in the insurance market and where it might go next. • Key issues currently facing general insurance markets in 2025 • What makes a great consulting actuary?

This week we talk to Chris Sharp, Active Underwriter at Hampden Risk Partners. We discuss: • What are the pros and cons of the different follow models? • How can insurers remain profitable in a soft market? • What role should technology and data play in underwriting?

This week, we speak with Maisie Borrows Ahmad and Dr Rebecca Sloan from LCPs Health Analytics team about the research they are doing on health inequalities. We discuss: • What is the health gap and how does it impact everyday life? • Insights from recent research on the barriers to women’s health and where the biggest challenges are. • What’s needed to close the gap and why progress is still being held back by system-wide issues.

This week, we speak with David Thompson, Chief Investment Officer at Zurich Insurance Company. David has over 35 years of experience in financial markets. We discuss: • The rationale behind recent tariff policies, their effect across economies, and how insurers should adapt. • Why bond market reactions influenced political decisions, and what this reveals about economic policy in practice. • How global market shifts impact both sides of the balance sheet, and why investment strategy matters—even for short-tailed business.

This week, we speak with Samantha Tanner, Chief Actuary at CFC. Samantha has experience across strategy, performance management, underwriting and actuarial. In her current role she is focused on Cyber Systemic Modelling, pricing analytics and management information. We discuss: • Latest trends in the Cyber market • Ways insurers are looking to prevent Cyber crime happening • Challenges with modelling Cyber risk

This week, we speak with Maxine Goddard, an award-winning senior global operations leader with experience across strategic transformations, customer and broker development and a period at the United Nations. We discuss: • What’s next for DEI? • Tips on how to make change happen in the insurance industry • Reflections on the current state of the insurance market and hope for the future • What does a career in insurance mean today?

This week, we speak with Dawn Walker, Associate Director at AM Best, about Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprises (DUAEs). We discuss: • What DUAEs are and their significance to the insurance market. • The history of the DUAE market and how it has evolved. • AM Best’s latest research on DUAEs • The new opportunities DUAEs are bring to the insurance market.

This week, we speak with Sandy Trust, Director of Sustainability Risk at Baillie Gifford, about a paper he has co-authored titled ‘Planetary Solvency – finding our balance with nature’. We discuss: • Overview of previous research Sandy has been involved with on climate change risk • Key insights and practical risk management tips from the paper • Examples of the key tipping points and how these may impact the planet • What the implications are for insurers and what we can be doing about it