Anton Lavrenko

Anton Lavrenko is regional head of financial institutions for North America at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.

Originally from Eastern Europe and a fluent Russian speaker, Lavrenko has more than 25 years of international insurance experience in commercial, financial institutions, reinsurance and brokerage segments.

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Ukraine Invasion's Potential Impacts

Anton Lavrenko

The invasion poses a complex threat to the operations of financial services companies and has enormous consequences for the financial markets in the short term.

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7 Common Mistakes on Innovation

By Paul Carroll

As generative AI throws many innovation efforts into high gear, here are seven ways that such initiatives have failed in the past.

A Resurgence in Credit Card Fraud

After years of decline, the number of compromised credit cards sold is on pace to exceed 34 million this year, a major reversal.

Mapping the Intensifying Flood Threat

As climate change transforms destructive floods into a primary peril, insurers and companies with valuable assets in harm's way need better tools. 

Unlocking Opportunity in the Surety Market

Increased surety usage is anticipated in real estate, renewable energy and healthcare in 2024, as it moves beyond construction.

Re-Imagining the Actuary in the Gen AI Era

AI will help automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, increase efficiency and enable actuaries to function as business strategists.

D&O Insurance Pricing May Be Inadequate

After aggressive increases helped firms recover from a decade of woeful rates, premiums are declining. The shift may be too much too soon. 

Cloud, On-Premise or Hybrid?

Selecting the right deployment model for insurance management software is crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring data security and maintaining resilience. 