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Internet fragmentation among top emerging risks for the reinsurance industry, society: Swiss Re

May 25, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

Internet fragmentation is among the top three emerging risks – of the 21 detailed in Swiss Re’s latest SONAR report released Wednesday – with the highest potential impact on the reinsurance industry and society. “Firewalls, special software to filter out

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Vast majority of tested applications have at least one vulnerability: cyber security report

April 20, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

Cyber criminals are increasingly making use of malware-as-a-service, an issue of concern given that 97% of applications tested by Trustwave in 2015 had at least one vulnerability, note findings from the 2016 Trustwave Global Security Report. While the lion’s share

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Reinsurance demand uptick despite price softening, reinsurers may not grant more concessions: Willis Re

April 4, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

Encouraging signs for reinsurers are coming to light despite reinsurance rates falling for the fourth consecutive year at the Apr. 1, renewals, suggests Willis Re suggests in its latest 1st View Reinsurance Renewals report. “Amidst a gloomy picture of sustained

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Uncertain times highlight need for change at the CFO, finance levels: Deloitte

March 29, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

An increasingly uncertain business climate means finance departments have just four to five years to modernize if they are to meet the rising expectations of the organizations they serve, suggests a report issued Tuesday by Deloitte. Chief financial officers (CFOs)