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Munich Re's Tech Trend Radar 2025 identifies 36 technology trends impacting the insurance industry. Key areas include artificial intelligence development, spatial intelligence, synthetic data, quantum computing, and application programming interface standardization. The report provides maturity assessments and practical insights to help insurers navigate innovation, manage risks, and improve operational efficiency. Read More

Guy Carpenter reports strong reinsurer performance and record capital in 2025, supporting lower property catastrophe (cat) rates and steady casualty terms. The sector absorbed elevated losses and saw a surge in cat bond activity. Artificial intelligence tools and diversified capacity are helping clients secure better reinsurance solutions in a favorable trading environment. Read More

Selecting a third-party administrator (TPA) is critical to a captive insurance program's success. The right TPA ensures effective claims management, regulatory compliance, and financial protection. Organizations should evaluate expertise, cost efficiency, data capabilities, and staff quality to align with their captive's needs and support long-term operational success. Read More

Swiss Re projects US tariffs will slow global gross domestic product and insurance premium growth in 2025. Motor insurance faces rising claims from higher import costs. While insurer profitability remains supported by investment income, long-term trade fragmentation may raise costs and reduce insurability. Pockets of opportunity could emerge in credit and marine lines. Read More

AM Best has upheld its stable outlook on the global cyber-insurance market. Rising demand, increased cyber-risk awareness, artificial intelligence-enabled underwriting, and regulatory pressures support growth, even as systemic risks and ransomware threats persist. Small and midsize enterprises continue driving adoption amid evolving threat and compliance landscapes. Read More