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Emerging Exposures
Emerging Exposures

As exposures evolve and new risks arise, our dedicated team of underwriters, account executives and claims experts share their knowledge in a variety of ways including in-depth articles, blogs and presentations.

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Inflation

This three-part series – in collaboration with NAMIC – examines inflation and its impact on insurers.

With some signs suggesting that inflationary pressures have somewhat stabilized, it’s instructive to examine what’s been driving them since 2020. Social inflation has added increased pressure on the industry in recent years, and further adding to the industry’s woes is inflation.

PFAS Regulation and Development at the European Level with Focus on Germany and France
PFAS, a group of persistent chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals” pose a risk to the environment and human health. This article highlights the multitude of existing and planned regulations and bans in Europe and describes some of the lawsuits related to PFAS contamination.
Lisa Murr, Alix Pardo
That’s a Robotaxi in Your Rear-View Mirror – What Does This Mean for Insurers?
We’re starting to see more of them – vehicles with cylindrical devices on top. They seamlessly merge in and out of traffic, signaling turns and making stops well within safe driving standards. Passengers enter and exit without incident. All appears normal, except: No one is behind the wheel.
Timothy Fletcher
Buildings Made of Wood – A Challenge For Insurers?
Building with wood is a global trend. Timber construction offers a high degree of prefabrication, good thermal insulation properties, high strength and load-bearing capacity with a comparatively low dead weight. However, the risk of fire is high. We explain the possible risks and point out risk reduction measures.
Leo Ronken
The CrowdStrike Incident – A Wake-Up Call for Insurers?
On 19 July 2024, a faulty security software update from CrowdStrike caused widespread IT outages affecting airlines, banks and hospitals. The incident raises important questions about insurance cover. We analyse if insurances could provide cover for such an event.
Gerrit Drefke

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