Insurance - Ernst & Young - United States

A continued uncertain economic environment will challenge US property casualty insurers to improve underwriting results while seeking growth. We explore strategies for the year ahead.

The US life insurance industry is confronting significant challenges. Successful players are revisiting their products, strategies and services to position their companies for growth.

Our first issue of Specialty, a twice-yearly publication for specialty insurers and reinsurers, explores strategies to achieve growth in a sustained soft market.

Linking formalized risk management activity with strategy continues to challenge organizations. Learn the steps insurers can take to improve strategic risk management.

The economy is forcing insurance companies to revamp annuity products, features and investment options during the remainder of 2012 and into 2013. See what’s changing.

Our survey of the European insurance industry reports slow but steady movement toward compliance. See which countries are best prepared – and which are falling behind.

Shifting demographics and digital disruption are transforming long-standing retail distribution models. What strategies do carriers need to adapt to the changes?

As North American insurers prepare to shift to market consistent accounting frameworks, they can turn to their European counterparts for immediately applicable lessons from the implementation of market-consistent embedded value (MCEV) and Solvency II. To facilitate smooth transition, see our five lessons.