Guides

  1. How CFOs Drive Digital Innovation In Australian InsuranceDigital innovation in insurance is often discussed as a technology agenda, yet its success depends heavily on financial leadership. A chief financial officer…
  2. How to build a business case for upgrading financial systemsInsurance executives in Australia are being asked to fund financial systems modernisation while maintaining service, controlling costs and meeting increasingly…
  3. Financial Reporting of Captive Insurance ArrangementsCaptive insurance arrangements place a defined portfolio of risks with a dedicated insurer, usually owned by a larger corporate group, industry association or…
  4. Best practices for lienholder notification in Australian auto claimsLienholder notification is the process of informing a lender, finance company, lessor or other secured party that a motor vehicle is involved in an insurance…
  5. Making reinsurance spend visible and decision-readyReinsurance is frequently discussed as a premium purchase, yet its true cost to an insurer also includes claims paid away, commissions or profit returns,…
  6. Key considerations for outsourcing the internal audit functionInsurance leaders are increasingly examining whether specialist external resources can improve the speed, depth and consistency of internal assurance. The…
  7. Rolling forecast design for property and casualty insurersDesigning a rolling forecast process for a property and casualty insurer is an operating discipline, not simply a faster version of annual budgeting. The…
  8. New credit loss standards reshape insurance investment portfoliosThe shift reaches beyond impairment accounting and into the decisions that determine resilience. It links bond and deposit quality to reported results,…
  9. Preparing for an Australian Insurance Financial ExaminationAn Australian insurer should treat a State Insurance Department financial examination as a rigorous test of financial condition, records and governance. The…
  10. Streamlining Premium And Claims Reconciliation In Australian InsurancePremium and claims subledgers are central to an insurer’s financial control environment. They capture the detailed transactions behind written premium,…