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InsuranceERM (or IERM for short) is an online service that has established itself as an indispensable source of information on all aspects of risk and capital management in the insurance industry.

The industry is undergoing rapid change, caused by geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory reforms and competitive pressures. But the key issue underlying the health of the industry is its management of risk and the amount of capital it allocates against this. Yet till now there have been very few sources of regular and detailed information in this area.

InsuranceERM fills this gap.

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March 27 · 17 min
AI grows up, Japan expands in reinsurance and EU debates - IERM Weekly
In this week’s Insurance ERM Weekly episode, Martin returns to Insurtech Insights Europe, where the mood around AI has shifted from hype to implementation. As insurers embed AI into core processes, questions around jobs, data quality and accountability are coming to the fore. We also head to Japan, where life insurers are increasingly positioning themselves at the centre of the fast-growing asset intensive reinsurance market, with significant capacity still left to deploy. And in Europe, the debate around regulatory simplification continues, as insurers push for a dedicated financial services omnibus while policymakers weigh how far reform should go. You can enter the InsuranceERM Americas awards 2026 here.
March 25 · 32 min
Actuaries ask: What if earth is warming faster than we think? – IERM In-Depth
Sandy Trust and Oliver Bettis, both actuaries, join Joshua (InsuranceERM) to discuss the Parasol lost report from the IFoA and the University of Exeter, and what it implies for climate risk in insurance. 👉 Read the report here. The episode focuses on a central question explored in thereport: how insurers and the world should respond if earth warming and associated climate risks develop more quickly than expected within current assumptions. The discussion also considers what the role of actuaries is in all of this.
March 20 · 15 min
Bermuda, civil unrest and insuring Michael Flatley’s legs - IERM Weekly
In this week’s Insurance ERM Weekly, the team explores what keeps Bermuda at the centre of global reinsurance. They also unpack the rising threat of civil unrest risk, as insurers face more frequent and complex SRCC losses and growing pressure to improve modelling, data and claims handling. And to round things off for St Patrick’s Day weekend, there’s a quiz on the Irish insurance markets. Links CRO Forum report on SRCC InsuranceERM / Verisk market insight: Navigating the rising tide of SRCC risk Enter the InsuranceERM Americas Awards 2026 Irish music and comedy recommendations from the InsuranceERM team For St Patrick’s Day weekend, the team’s Irish recommendations include CMAT, Fontaines D.C. and The Cranberries on the music side, with Dylan Moran, Tommy Tiernan and Father Ted providing the comedy picks.
March 13 · 22 min
From war risk to Warren Buffett - IERM Weekly
Global conflict, shareholder storytelling, and a surge of international insurance deals, this week’s episode covers it all. Chris and Josh explore how tensions in the Middle East are affecting marine, aviation and political risk markets, and why insurers are watching energy supply and financial markets closely. They also discuss the enduring influence of Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder letters and what insurers can learn from them. Plus, a special report from Japan on major acquisitions and diversity initiatives across the sector. Give "Cashing Out" a watch on YouTube, it's great!
March 6 · 18 min
InsuranceERM's UK and Europe awards revealed
Ronan, Chris, Josh and Martin present the winners of InsuranceERM's 2026 UK and Europe awards. Check out the full coverage of the prestigious winners of InsuranceERM's UK & Europe awards 2026 on InsuranceERM.
March 3 · 20 min
Why DEI is not dead, according to David Otudeko - IERM In-Depth
Check out David Otudeko 's book DEI and Me: What Grinds My Gears - From Frustration to Function here. Or for more on David Otudeko , read Chris' piece on his chat with him, where "nothing is off limits because the stakes are too high for half-truths" For anything else insurance, risk and capital, check out InsuranceERM
February 27 · 17 min
ChatGPT’s shockwave through insurance stocks - IERM Weekly
In this week's episode of InsuranceERM Weekly: Martin tells us about the ChatGPT app that startled the stock price of brokers and price comparison providers Josh talks us through the historic opportunities and risks of insurance companies using celebrities as spokespeople David reflects on his love for eucalyptus trees and their connection to wildfire risks InsuranceERM's second annual Global Life Reinsurance conference will be held in London on 4 June 2026 For more, visit InsuranceERM
February 20 · 24 min
Weight loss drugs weigh on Munich Re's mind - IERM Weekly
In this week's episode of InsuranceERM Weekly Martin takes us through the GLP-1 drug boom and what Munich Re thinks the effect on mortality will be Josh tells us about his chat with Frédéric de Courtois David tells us tales about instrumentalizing insurance rules For more, check out InsuranceERM
February 13 · 25 min
Will Eiopa become stronger? - IERM Weekly
This week on InsuranceERM Weekly: Josh and Chris talk about Eiopa's dream to become the one supervisor to rule them all Ronan takes us through the data from the newest actuarial jobs survey David tells us APAC insurers' wishes for the Chinese new year
February 6 · 14 min
Epstein's insurance connections - IERM Weekly
Martin and Josh take you behind the headline of their recent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections with the insurance industry. It should be noted that a wide range of insurance firms appear throughout the DOJ-released Epstein files, including many more than those cited in the news story, with the examples referenced included for illustrative purposes only.
January 30 · 16 min
The BoE startles insurers, while Eiopa turns 15 - IERM Weekly
This week on InsuranceERM Weekly, Martin talks us through four special reports from the team, including: Josh celeberates Eiopa turning 15 in Frankfurt (Taylor's version) Chris investigates a staff paper by the Bank of England on systemic risk exposures rising at European life insurers. Martin tells us about Axa's ambitious AI strategy Ronan tells us about how negative portrayals of private credit in life reinsurance might miss the mark
January 27 · 45 min
LCP on what transformation means in 2026- IERM In-Depth
Charl Cronje and Jessica Snowball from LCP join Martin and Josh for the first episode of InsuranceERM's new podcast series InsuranceERM In-Depth. The podcast where we go deep on the topics that matter in the world of insurance with the people that shape it. Check out "Insurance Uncut" by LCP with Charl and Jessica here
January 23 · 16 min
Solvency II turns 10 – IERM Weekly Special
In this special episode of InsuranceERM Weekly, Chris takes Martin through the decade that has passed since Solvency II first came into effect. For all the pieces on Solvency II’s big birthday, check out InsuranceERM Markus Ferber MEP Gabriel Bernardino Alberto Corinti Lauri Saraste Frank Grund Hugh Savill Karel Van Hulle
January 16 · 21 min
A risky start to 2026 – IERM Weekly
The IERM team is in the studio this week to unpack what’s shaping up to be a particularly risky start to 2026. Martin walks us through the World Economic Forum’s latest global risks report, while Joshua explores where climate risk now sits on the priority list as attention shifts to other pressing issues. We’re also joined by David with a special deep dive into the evolving world of public–private risk sharing and what it means for resilience in the future.
January 9 · 17 min
January renewals and the road for 2026 - IERM Weekly
Joshua, Christopher and Martin kick off the New Year by diving into the big themes shaping 2026. From 1:1 renewals and key regulatory changes to climate considerations, they unpack what’s coming next and share what they’re most excited about, as well as what they’re quietly dreading, in the year ahead.
January 2 · 21 min
Fireside chat with Eiopa’s Fausto Parente – IERM Weekly
In this special episode of InsuranceERM Weekly, editor Chris Cundy sits down for a fireside chat with Fausto Parente, outgoing executive director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa). Recorded live at the Insurance Risk & Capital EMEA Conference in London, the conversation explores the final stages of the Solvency II review, the European Commission’s push to reduce regulatory burdens while supporting growth and the role supervisors can play in narrowing Europe’s widening natural catastrophe protection gap. Parente also reflects candidly on regulatory priorities as he approaches the end of his second term at Eiopa.
Dec 25, 2025 · 12 min
Christmas risk reflections – IERM Weekly
In this festive special of InsuranceERM Weekly, host Joshua checks his voicemail to hear reflections from Martin, Christopher and Ronan on the defining risk themes of 2025. From the growing severity of ransomware losses, to the rise of catastrophe risk pools and the stalling momentum of DEI, each message offers a clear-eyed assessment of what the year revealed - and what may lie ahead for insurers in 2026.
Dec 19, 2025 · 18 min
AI-powered layoffs and ethnic bias in insurance - IERM Weekly
This week on InsuranceERM Weekly, Chris tells us about an investigation from the FCA into whether British people with minority ethnic backgrounds pay more for their motor insurance than white people Martin tells us how this year has been marked by the advent of AI-driven layoffs And Ronan tells us of what we've learned from the Christmas questionnaires coming out on InsuranceERM in the coming weeks. Merry Christmas from everyone at InsuranceERM and Field Gibson Media!
Dec 12, 2025 · 16 min
From climate conferences to the IERM Asia-Pacific Awards – IERM Weekly
In this week’s episode of InsuranceERM Weekly, Ronan and Josh delve into a month dominated by climate discussions, industry gatherings and standout achievements across the Asia-Pacific insurance market. Also, Chris delivers a special report on how UK regulation is affecting mutual insurers. The episode closes with the Question of the Week: If you could win any award, what would it be?
Dec 5, 2025 · 21 min
InsuranceERM’s EMEA conference debrief – IERM Weekly
Join Josh, Sarfraz, Martin, Chris and Ronan as they break down the key moments from this week’s InsuranceERM Risk & Capital EMEA Conference in London. In this special debrief, the team explores the standout discussions on AI, climate change, market movements, regulatory pressures and the broader themes shaping the future of insurance risk and capital. Expect on-the-ground reactions and a concise roundup of the key moments from the event.