Guides

  1. Vendor Audits And Service Provider Risk In InsuranceInsurance organisations increasingly depend on external providers for claims platforms, policy administration, cloud hosting, contact centres, payment…
  2. Improving data quality in policy administration systemsPolicy administration systems sit at the centre of an insurer’s operating model. They capture policy details, calculate premiums, manage endorsements, support…
  3. Building a strong insurance finance internship programAn effective insurance finance internship gives students far more than a short placement in a accounts team. It introduces them to the commercial, regulatory…
  4. Regulatory Capital And Reinsurance Strategy In AustraliaRegulatory capital requirements have become a central influence on how insurers buy, structure and review reinsurance. The decision is no longer limited to…
  5. Differential reporting for management and statutory insurance needsDifferential reporting for management and statutory purposes helps insurers produce information that is fit for its intended audience. Executives need timely…
  6. Post-implementation reviews that make new systems workA new policy administration platform, finance system, claims engine or customer portal can appear successful at launch while creating hidden costs across the…
  7. Understanding Tax Treatment Of Insurtech Equity InvestmentsInsurtech equity investments can give Australian insurers, brokers, funds and service providers access to new underwriting models, claims technology, data…
  8. How to optimise working capital in an insurance operating modelWorking capital is often discussed as if it belongs only to manufacturing or retail. In insurance, the mechanics are different, but the commercial issue is…
  9. How finance can expose cyber insurance coverage gapsCyber risk is often discussed as a technology problem, yet the financial consequences determine whether an organisation can absorb an incident, recover quickly…
  10. Building More Accurate Loss Reserve EstimatesLoss reserves are among the most consequential estimates on an insurer’s balance sheet. They influence pricing decisions, capital planning, reinsurance…