Rahul Khanna

Capt. Rahul Khanna is global head of marine risk consulting at global insurer Allianz Commercial.

A marine professional with 27 years of experience within the shipping and maritime industry, Capt. Khanna served more than 14 years on board merchant ships in all ranks, including master of large oil tankers trading worldwide.

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Global Shipping Losses Hit All-time Low

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However, vigilance is required because the speed and extent of the way the industry’s risk profile is changing is unprecedented in modern times.

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Cargo Theft: An Increasing Concern

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In North America, the number of theft claims has increased for the past six years in a row, with a 20% increase year-on-year in 2022.

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Emerging Risks for Shipping Industry

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Shipping losses are the lowest in 12 years, thanks to safety programs, training, new ship design and regulation. That's the good news.

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Shipping Industry Safety Keeps Improving

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But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the move to decarbonization; crew and port congestion challenges and other issues mean there is no room for complacency,

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Inflation Remains Insurers' Top Concern

By Paul Carroll

The International Insurance Society's annual survey found inflation is the biggest concern for executives worldwide for the third year in a row, while AI surged as a priority.

Social Inflation: Decades of Insurance Litigation Abuse

The insurance industry can no longer rely on current strategies and responses to this threat, nor can it continue to absorb and pass along the associated costs to policyholders. 

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Lessons From COVID-19 for Life Insurers

Four years on from COVID-19, life insurers have a key opportunity to assess the accuracy of their risk models and better prepare for the next global pandemic. 

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Laying the Groundwork for AI

For insurers, investing in automation today is an investment in AI tomorrow. 

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AI and Skills-Based Hiring

Skills-based hiring and skills-based salary levels can mean better results and access to a wider pool of talent at a time when AI is increasing the pace of change.

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The Need for Agility in Insurance

37% of insurance companies acknowledge their resilience and agility are weak -- and firms that exhibit strong adaptability outperform competitors by up to 50%. 

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Insurance’s AI Equation Doesn’t Work Without Trust

AI requires using guardrails to account for technical limitations, leveraging GenAI’s strength at hyper-personalized interaction and ensuring human agents remain in the service flow.

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How Insurance Fraud Erodes Consumer Trust

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The Power of the ‘Longevity Economy’

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Are Niches the New Mass Market?

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Invest in Automation Today, for AI Tomorrow

How to Advise Clients Amid Record Storms

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Can Climate Tech Save Insurance?

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Automated Underwriting: A New Era of Work

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Enabling Faster Car Crash Response

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