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This industry note introduces the world of insurance and the principles on which the industry works, with a focus on property and casualty (P&C) insurance in 2019. It explains the core elements of insurers’ business models and how they make money. It describes different types of insurance companies, the key industry players, and how distribution channels are organized.
This industry note introduces the world of insurance and the principles on which the industry works, with a focus on property and casualty (P&C) insurance in 2019. It explains the core elements of insurers’ business models and how they make money. It describes different types of insurance companies, the key industry players, and how distribution channels are organized.
This case explores InsurTech start-up Lemonade’s disruptive new business model aimed at creating and delivering a ‘shockingly great user experience’ around a ‘lovable brand’ – in an industry plagued by low customer satisfaction. The digital disruptor leverages principles of behavioural economics to address conflicts of interest and mistrust which prevail in the existing industry.
This case explores InsurTech start-up Lemonade’s disruptive new business model aimed at creating and delivering a ‘shockingly great user experience’ around a ‘lovable brand’ – in an industry plagued by low customer satisfaction. The digital disruptor leverages principles of behavioural economics to address conflicts of interest and mistrust which prevail in the existing industry.
An insurance company must select a reinsurance offer from a number of available ones. To this purpose, an assessment of the pros and cons of each offer needs to be done. Simulation models must be developed for this assessment, and non-quantitative issues need to be sorted out.
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Reference 5663
Published 25 May 2010
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Global
Industry Insurance
An insurance company must select a reinsurance offer from a number of available ones. To this purpose, an assessment of the pros and cons of each offer needs to be done. Simulation models must be developed for this assessment, and non-quantitative issues need to be sorted out.
This two-part case study describes the initial merger and cultural transformation of Aviva's Norwich Union (NUI) operation in the UK. It examines the complexities of integration that arose following a series of mergers that created NUI from 1998 to 2000. Case A describes how, after CGU Plc and Norwich Union joined forces to become NUI, top management's priority was to restore profits.
This two-part case study describes the initial merger and cultural transformation of Aviva's Norwich Union (NUI) operation in the UK. It examines the complexities of integration that arose following a series of mergers that created NUI from 1998 to 2000. Case A describes how, after CGU Plc and Norwich Union joined forces to become NUI, top management's priority was to restore profits.
This two-part case study describes the initial merger and cultural transformation of Aviva's Norwich Union (NUI) operation in the UK. It examines the complexities of integration that arose following a series of mergers that created NUI from 1998 to 2000. Case A describes how, after CGU Plc and Norwich Union joined forces to become NUI, top management's priority was to restore profits.
This two-part case study describes the initial merger and cultural transformation of Aviva's Norwich Union (NUI) operation in the UK. It examines the complexities of integration that arose following a series of mergers that created NUI from 1998 to 2000. Case A describes how, after CGU Plc and Norwich Union joined forces to become NUI, top management's priority was to restore profits.
The case narrates the process of testing the concept of weather derivatives in developing countries. It describes why the World Food Programme chose Ethiopia as the pilot case and the process that led to the selection of AXA Re, the giant insurance company
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Reference 5408
Published 01 Nov 2006
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Global
Industry Insurance
The case narrates the process of testing the concept of weather derivatives in developing countries. It describes why the World Food Programme chose Ethiopia as the pilot case and the process that led to the selection of AXA Re, the giant insurance company
This case deals with the problems facing MMC in three of its key business areas, which surfaced in quick succession in 2003 and 2004. Its focus is primarily on the reputation risks facing the firm, and how shareholder value can be destroyed when such risks materialize.
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Reference 5322
Published 12 Jan 2005
Topic Responsibility
Region Global
Industry Insurance
This case deals with the problems facing MMC in three of its key business areas, which surfaced in quick succession in 2003 and 2004. Its focus is primarily on the reputation risks facing the firm, and how shareholder value can be destroyed when such risks materialize.
There are few industries in which the effects of technological innovation be seen as clearly as they can in the healthcare industry. Developments in devices, services and networks are in turn creating even more opportunities and innovation. This case looks specifically at developments in Artificial Intelligence technologies, and the impact these might have on the treatment of certain diseases.
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Reference 5171
Published 01 Jan 2003
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Global
Industry Insurance, Medical Devices
There are few industries in which the effects of technological innovation be seen as clearly as they can in the healthcare industry. Developments in devices, services and networks are in turn creating even more opportunities and innovation. This case looks specifically at developments in Artificial Intelligence technologies, and the impact these might have on the treatment of certain diseases.
This case focuses on broad-gauge strategic positioning and implementation in the global financial services sector.
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Reference 5037
Published 01 Jan 2004
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Financial Services, Insurance, Banking
This case focuses on broad-gauge strategic positioning and implementation in the global financial services sector.
The global insurance industry is in the process of dramatic transformation. Whereas reinsurance has historically been highly globalized, life and nonlife insurance have traditionally been confined to national markets by legal, tax and regulatory regimes.
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Reference 4916
Published 07 Feb 2002
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Global
Industry Insurance
The global insurance industry is in the process of dramatic transformation. Whereas reinsurance has historically been highly globalized, life and nonlife insurance have traditionally been confined to national markets by legal, tax and regulatory regimes.