Guides

  1. Best practices for preparing a statutory financial statement under SAPAustralian insurers operate in a tightly regulated environment where preparing a statutory financial statement under SAP requires careful planning and…
  2. A practical framework for stress testing insurance liquidityLiquidity stress testing has shifted from a periodic finance exercise to a board-level priority across the Australian insurance landscape. Insurers in Sydney,…
  3. How inflation reshapes long-tail liability reserve estimatesInsurance CFOs across Australia are watching their actuarial teams sweat over spreadsheets as price pressures that started in 2022 continue to bite. Reserve…
  4. Designing a modern chart of accounts for property-casualty insurersAustralian property and casualty insurers are operating in a period of regulatory acceleration, climate-driven claims volatility, and rising customer…
  5. Measuring The ROI Of An Insurance Conference AttendanceAn insurance conference can create value long after the final session ends. New technical knowledge may improve a finance process, a conversation with a…
  6. Using blockchain to streamline reinsurance settlement processesReinsurance settlement sits at the centre of insurer, reinsurer, broker and service-provider relationships. It connects premium calculations, claims…
  7. Navigating Revenue Recognition for Insurance PremiumsRevenue recognition for insurance premiums has entered a new phase. Under the current reporting framework, insurers must explain the pattern of insurance…
  8. Building a Data-Driven Underwriting Strategy for Commercial LinesCommercial underwriting is moving from experience-led judgement supported by spreadsheets towards decisions informed by richer, faster and more connected data.…
  9. Understanding The Financial Impact Of Insurance Guaranty Fund AssessmentsInsurance guaranty fund assessments can create a financial obligation that arrives after an insurer has already priced its products, set its reserves, and…
  10. Protecting Privacy in Insurance Financial AnalyticsInsurance financial analytics depends on detailed information. Claims histories, payment records, policy activity, customer contact details, health information…