This guide covers the evolution and application of the concept of inherent risk, originally rooted in insurance practices. In the past, underwriters used Maximum Possible Loss (MPL) to assess potential catastrophic losses, focusing on worst-case scenarios. However, this approach was highly theoretical and often unrealistic. Over time, insurers transitioned to Estimated Maximum Loss (EML), which… Continue reading Guide to inherent and residual risk
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Are your insurance brokers costing the company too much money? Get rid of bad apples.
In 2021, risk team implemented a quantitative risk-based approach to insurance renewals which resulted in reducing the cost of insurance by 60% and improving the quality of coverage across all insurance lines. This approach allowed us to save, or rather pay a fair price for insurance across the globe. Key to success was not to… Continue reading Are your insurance brokers costing the company too much money? Get rid of bad apples.
Understanding the risk profile is the most important step in insurance decisions, so why isn’t everyone doing it?
In 2021, risk team implemented a quantitative risk-based approach to insurance renewals which resulted in reducing the cost of insurance by 60% and improving the quality of coverage across all insurance lines. This approach allowed us to save, or rather pay a fair price for insurance across the globe. Key to success was not to… Continue reading Understanding the risk profile is the most important step in insurance decisions, so why isn’t everyone doing it?
5 red flags 🚩when selecting an insurance broker
Couple of years ago I was given the responsibility for corporate, non-life insurance across a $10B group of companies. I welcomed the opportunity to combine risk-based quantitative decision making with insurance. Did it work? You be the judge, a year later the company improved the quality of coverage while reducing the cost of insurance by… Continue reading 5 red flags 🚩when selecting an insurance broker
