US leads in life insurance, but implementing Europe's mandatory risk component could boost growth.

ITL Partner: International Insurance Society
IIS serves as the inclusive voice of the industry, providing a platform for both private and public stakeholders to promote resilience, drive innovation, and stimulate the development of markets. The IIS membership is diverse and inclusive, with members hailing from mature and emerging markets representing all sectors of the re/insurance industry, academics, regulators and policymakers. As a non-advocative organization, the IIS serves as a neutral platform for active collaboration and examination of issues that shape the future of the global insurance industry. Its signature annual event, the Global Insurance Forum, is considered the premier industry conference and is attended by 500+ insurance leaders from around the globe.
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2025 Global Priorities Survey: What’s Rising, What’s Fading, and What’s Next in 2025?
The Global Priorities Survey, conducted annually by the International Insurance Society, is distributed to nearly 20,000 C-suite insurance executives and senior leaders across the world. Are insurers buying the promise of AI? Is inflation still a critical concern? Has the mood changed on climate risk? Download the overview and full report now to explore the survey results.
Global Insurance Report 2025: The Pursuit of Growth
Presented by McKinsey & Company
Finding profitable growth is imperative for the world’s personal and commercial property and casualty insurers, while life carriers must adjust to changing consumer needs.
Surplus Notes as a Source of Capital for P&C Insurers
Presented by Debevoise & Plimpton
In 2024, property and casualty insurers faced heavy losses from frequent and severe natural catastrophes. Insurance companies in these markets may consider surplus notes as a means to raise capital for regulatory, operational, or strategic needs without increasing the liabilities reported on their statutory financial statements.
The “X Factor” in Unlocking Insurance Growth in Emerging Markets: A Case Study of Vietnam
by Annie Nhat Anh Tran, Enterprise Risk Manager, MSIG Asia Pte Ltd .
With Vietnam's booming economy and untapped insurance potential, this thought-provoking paper dives into the critical challenges holding the market back—and reveals why bold, visionary leadership could be the game-changing “X factor” that unlocks sustainable growth in emerging insurance markets.
Women in Insurance: Leadership, Lessons, and Growth
bolttech’s Group CFO, Romaney O’Malley was recently interviewed by InsuranceAsia News on a topic that is very close to her heart – empowering women within the insurance industry. Read on to find out about her insights on career growth, the importance of mentorship, and her advice for women looking to advance in the industry.