The concept of inherent risk originated in insurance where underwriters used Maximum Possible Loss (MPL) to determine the total value that could be lost in a catastrophic event. MPL considers the absolute worst-case scenario, with no controls in place, even if it’s highly unlikely to occur. The concept of considering the worst-case scenario loss has… Continue reading Never compare inherent to residual risk again
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The loss curve conversation brokers should be having with clients, but alas…
In my years as a head of risk and, more recently, insurance, I’ve come to cherish statistics and transparency over sales pitches and empty promises. The insurance sector, despite its vast potential for foresight, often leaves me yearning for a deeper connection to raw data. The dream? A world where insurance brokers initiate their discussions… Continue reading The loss curve conversation brokers should be having with clients, but alas…
