JIF 2022 Wrap-Up:From Risk Transferto “Predict & Prevent”
Among the themes running through Triple-I’s 2022 Joint Industry Forum (JIF), a dominant one was the growing importance of predicting and preventing losses, versus the property/casualty insurance industry’s traditional emphasis on transferring risk from policyholders to insurers and assessing and paying claims when they arise.
Increasing severity of weather- and climate-related events, compounded by rising numbers of people moving into the most vulnerable geographies; cyber criminals shifting their targets and evolving their strategies, often protected by nation-state hosts; and legal-system abuse, pushing up litigation costs in ways that ultimately hurt all policyholders are among the factors contributing to the need for this shift in focus.
Against this backdrop, insurers still must price coverage and appropriately reserve for these costly risks while ensuring that their business practices remain equitable and insurance is available and affordable for all who need it. This means financial and economic issues and diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations are always part of the conversation.
Predicting and preventing requires strategy, effective use of data and technology, and partnerships across diverse disciplines and stakeholder groups – along with a focus on educating consumers, policymakers, media, academia, businesses, communities, and others about the complexities of risk and risk management.
Triple-I plays this educational role every day, through its research and media outreach and support; continuous contact with its members, regulators, content partners, and data providers; and participation in and sponsorship of events like JIF.
JIF-Related Blog Posts:
Leaning Forward into a Changed World
JIF 2022 Climate Panel Focused on Wildfire Risk
Cyber Criminals Shift to Softer Targets and Reputation Threats
Combined Ratio Takes Center Stage
State Farm CEO Talks About the Power and Promise of Mutuality
Florida and Legal System Abuse Highlighted at JIF 2022
Progress And Challenges in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
