Guides

  1. A Practical Framework for Evaluating Insurtech Proof-of-Concept ProjectsInsurtech proof-of-concept projects can help insurers test new capabilities without committing immediately to a major technology rollout. A pilot may explore…
  2. Using regression analysis to uncover claims cost escalationClaims inflation rarely has a single cause. A rise in average settlement value may reflect building materials, wage pressure, supply delays, legal expenses,…
  3. Best Practices for Migrating Data From Legacy Insurance SystemsAustralia's insurance sector sits at a crossroads. Decades-old mainframe environments, written in COBOL and stored in flat files, still process premiums and…
  4. Decoding State-Level Insurance Premium Taxes for Australian OperatorsInsurance premium taxation in Australia remains one of the more labyrinthine areas of financial compliance for carriers, brokers, and underwriting agencies.…
  5. The strategic role of finance teams in insurance product developmentFinance professionals in Australian insurers are stepping out from behind the spreadsheets and into the boardroom, reshaping how new products move from concept…
  6. Strategies for improving the accuracy of premium earned calculationsPremium earned calculations form the bedrock of financial reporting across the general insurance sector, directly shaping how insurers recognise revenue,…
  7. Building a Dashboard for Monitoring Insurance Company Operational EfficiencyInsurance operations in Australia run on a tangle of legacy platforms, regulatory overlays and shifting customer expectations. From claims teams working…
  8. Accounting for business interruption insurance claims in AustraliaAustralia has experienced a relentless stretch of natural catastrophes. The 2019–2020 Black Summer bushfires devastated communities across eastern Victoria and…
  9. Integrating ESG Metrics Into Insurance Investment DecisionsInsurance investment teams are being asked to make better use of environmental, social and governance information while protecting solvency, liquidity and…
  10. the Impact of Updated Mortality Tables on Life Insurance ReservesAustralia's life insurance industry has long navigated a careful balance between policyholder obligations and shareholder expectations, and nothing tests that…