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Join Juan and Tim as they welcome special guest Rebecca O'Kill (CDAO of AXIS Capital) fresh from their panel at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 in London. They'll have an Honest, No-BS discussion on making data catalog and governance work in the real world while sharing key themes and actionable insights from one of the year's most influential data conferences.

Join Juan and Tim as they welcome special guest Rebecca O'Kill (CDAO of AXIS Capital) fresh from their panel at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 in London. They'll have an Honest, No-BS discussion on making data catalog and governance work in the real world while sharing key themes and actionable insights from one of the year's most influential data conferences.

In this episode of Rethink Energy Talks, we're joined by Joe Dutton, Axis Capital's Innovation Lead, to discuss the role of insurance in the renewable energy sector, beginning with offshore wind and Chinese imports, then expanding to a sweeping discussion of the energy transition as a whole.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, January 1, 2024. This is Nelson John, wishing you a very happy new year. Corporate India has a lot of cash on its hands. A study of Sensex 500 companies found that 66 companies collectively held ₹2.7 trillion in cash and equivalents at the end of FY24, of which ₹99,100 crore remains unallocated for any purpose.. This has prompted some calls for higher shareholder returns through dividends or buybacks. Despite these firms returning 54% of their profits back to shareholders, analysts argue there's room for more, Nehal Chaliawala writes. Many firms like tech giants and industrial leaders are urged to establish clearer dividend policies tied to profits rather than cash reserves. The demand for larger dividends is only growing. What's the connection between Apple's iPhone and Indian stocks? Both became increasingly desirable commodities in 2024. Abhinaba Saha writes that while the upper strata of society continued to buy iPhones, those with less disposable income continued to prioritise necessities. This is called a K-shaped recovery. The Indian stock market mirrored this consumption dynamic: Nifty Realty and Nifty India Consumption indices performed strongly due to a trend toward premiumization. However, FMCG companies struggled due to declining sales. Investors too have caught on to this trend, and are focusing on established premiumization trends, Abhinaba writes. India's data centre capacity is expected to rise significantly next year. Data localisation laws are the primary cause, and thanks to rapid 5G usage, companies have more than enough data to store. Leslie D'Monte writes that current estimates forecast capacity could double to 2-2.3 gigawatts by 2027. Major players like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are expanding their presence in India. An estimated investment of ₹55,000–65,000 crore is needed to fulfill these needs, Leslie adds. Generative AI is becoming a major focus for global tech spending, and is set to account for 6.5% of budgets in 2025—a significant jump from 2024, according to ISG. GenAI's use in customer service and chatbots is growing rapidly, but opinions on its impact on India's $254 billion IT services industry are mixed. Some analysts Jas Bardia spoke to, like Keith Bachman from BMO Capital Markets, predict GenAI will drive pricing pressure as clients demand cost savings from efficiency gains. This could challenge revenue models for IT firms, especially during contract renewals. Others, like Axis Capital, argue that GenAI will fuel growth, enabling firms to innovate and create new opportunities, as cost savings are reinvested into advanced tech solutions.The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are becoming a key recruitment ground for private universities seeking to strengthen their faculty and improve in global rankings. Private institutions such as SRM Institute of Science and Technology, BML Munjal University, and Dayananda Sagar University are registering with IITs to recruit master's and PhD graduates in fields like mathematics, chemistry, and physics. These institutions offer median annual salaries of ₹12-15 lakh, comparable with those offered by top recruiters at older IITs. Universities are targeting IIT graduates to boost their research output and international reputation, report Pratishtha Bagai and Devina Sengupta. With IITs renowned for their research ecosystem and strong brand image, hiring from these institutes helps private universities attract better students and faculty.

In this conversation, journalist Puja Mehra speaks to Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank. They explore the global economic ripple effects of Donald Trump's fiscal and trade policies and what they mean for India, inflationary pressures, shifts in global capital flows, the “China shock” impacting trade and manufacturing. They also discuss Elon Musk's geopolitical role, US-India trade dynamics, and how India can adapt. Tune in for insights into the challenges and opportunities for India in a rapidly changing global economic landscape. ABOUT NEELKANTH MISHRA Neelkanth Mishra is Chief Economist, Axis Bank. He is also the Head of Global Research and a Whole Time Director of Axis Capital. Prior to Axis bank, he was Co-Head of Asia Pacific Strategy and the India Strategist at Credit Suisse. He is a part-time member of the Indian Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council as well as part-time Chairman of UIDAI (Aadhaar) and a part-time member of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). He has also advised government bodies like the India Semiconductor Mission and the 15th & 16th Finance Commission. For more of our coverage check out ⁠⁠⁠thecore.in⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Youtube

Day 2 of our special mini-series recorded live at the GIRO Conference in Birmingham. Today we caught up with: • Josie Durley from Nephila Syndicate Management Limited and Sarah Grimshaw from RiverStone International about their presentation on Reserving for climate change – the emerging risk frontier • Robert Scarth from AXIS Capital about his presentation on Risk aggregation: comparing the covariance method with simulation methods. • Laura Curtis, Chair of the General Insurance Lifelong learning Committee, who are responsible for organising GIRO. • Catherine Drummond and Melissa Tam from LCP about their presentation on the findings from their 2024 global market-wide reserving and transformation research.

In this episode, we connect with Chuck Patrick, Head of Strategic Program Management at AXIS Capital. Chuck shares his journey and how he has carved out a unique role helping executives turn transformative ideas into reality. He emphasizes the "Mobilization of Great Ideas," guiding leaders through the process of moving from vision to execution and iteration. Chuck discusses how great Catalysts excel at getting others to embrace change by viewing the organization as an ecosystem, building trust, and surrounding themselves with individuals who think differently. He underscores the importance of relationships in driving change, noting that successful Catalysts leverage their networks and build strong, trust-based connections to facilitate transformation. Chuck also delves into the challenges of implementing change, emphasizing the difficulty in maintaining momentum and energy throughout the process. Initial enthusiasm often wanes, making it crucial to monitor organizational dynamics and pay attention to personal resilience. He highlights the importance of separating work from personal life and engaging in activities that recharge him, like reading and exercising. By maintaining a balanced perspective and not overly identifying with his job, Chuck effectively navigates the ups and downs of organizational change. Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In today's episode, we look at 3 big stories:- Axis Capital got axed- China is getting older- Are we exporting enough?- TidbitsWe also send out a crisp and short daily newsletter for The Daily Brief. Put your email here and we'll make you smart every day: https://thedailybriefing.substack.com/ If you prefer video: https://www.youtube.com/@marketsbyzerodhaThis content is for informational purposes only. None of the stocks, brands, or products mentioned are recommendations or endorsements.

This panel discussion was the fourth session of the day at our Artemis ILS NYC 2024 conference, held in New York on February 9th 2024. ILS NYC 2024 was Artemis' largest insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference to-date, with over 410 registered attendees enjoying insightful debates from our expert speakers, as well as valuable networking opportunities throughout the day. Attendees came from more than 30 countries across the globe to hear thought-provoking insights from insurance-linked securities (ILS) market leaders, all under the theme of "Growing into the higher return environment." This fourth podcast from our ILS NYC 2024 conference features a panel discussion focused on cyber risk and looks ahead to the potential for cyber catastrophe bond activity to grow, titled: Cyber cat bonds: After a successful start, where next? The panel discussion was moderated by Joanna Syroka, Director of New Markets, Fermat Capital Management. She was joined by: Kyle Freeman, Head of ILS, AXIS Capital; Brittany Baker, VP, Solution Consulting, Cybercube; Richard Pennay, CEO of Insurance-Linked Securities, Aon Securities; and Richard Gray, Head of Third Party Capital, Beazley. With the first 144A cyber catastrophe bonds issued towards the end of 2023, this conference was the first international event where some of those directly involved in these breakthrough deals got to discuss them and gave their outlook for future cyber cat bond issuance. The panellists explored the important considerations that had helped those first 144A cyber cat bonds be successful and how investor interest was cultivated for them. They went on to explore the future potential of the cyber catastrophe bond market, asking what needs to happen to keep it growing, what the future demand for protection from the cat bond market could look like and how much capital support there is expected to be. Listen to the full podcast episode of this cyber catastrophe bond focused panel discussion for unique insights into those first cyber cat bond deals, and what speakers expect for this new ILS market segment in the future.

In this episode, we're joined by Meghan Anzelc, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Three Arc Advisory, and Christina Fernandes-D'Souza, Director of Data Science at Three Arc Advisory. They share how they've supported each other through their individual and interconnected career journeys as we discuss the value of mutual support, continued mentorship, sponsorship, and followership.About MeghanMeghan Anzelc, Ph.D. is an experienced executive in driving positive business impact through the use of data, artificial intelligence and technology. Previously Global Head of Data & Analytics at Spencer Stuart and Chief Analytics Officer at AXIS Capital, Dr. Anzelc is skilled at determining how existing and emerging technologies can be applied to business problems and providing jargon-free guidance to senior executives on technology and digital strategy and decision trade-offs. Dr. Anzelc currently serves as an Advisor to startups, served on the board and as chair of the Nom/Gov Committee of the Chicago Literacy Alliance, on the Grantmaking Committee of the Chicago Foundation for Women's Young Women's Giving Council, on the Steering Committee of the Women in Insurance Networking Group, and as an Advisory Board member to the American Physical Society's Advancing Graduate Leadership initiative. She holds a Master's and PhD in Physics and Astronomy from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's in Physics from Loyola University Chicago.About ChristinaChristina Fernandes-D'Souza has over 15 years of global, cross-industry experience combining strategy, data, analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and technology, in both the private and public sectors, delivering business opportunities and competitive advantage. Currently, Director of Data Science at Three Arc Advisory, guiding startups, established companies and their Boards on how to drive positive business impact from analytics and AI while managing risk. Previously, as a Director of Data Science at Spencer Stuart, co-lead building a global Analytics Function, focusing on analytics product development and digital transformation. As a Senior Data Scientist at Zurich North America, lead various analytical and machine learning initiatives in several Lines of Business. She holds a Master's in Applied Mathematics, with a concentration in Actuarial Science.Relevant Links- Three Arc Advisory- Suggested Informational Interview QuestionsFollow Meghan- LinkedInFollow Christina- LinkedInFollow Lauren- LinkedIn- Twitter- WebsiteTranscriptCLICK HERE________________________________Interested in sponsoring an episode of the WIA After Hours Podcast? Visit womeninanalytics.com/podcast for sponsorship information.

“We've got to deliver financial results and profitability, but you've got to be thinking about the way you can do that most efficiently too”, says Lisa, describing what a high performance culture means to her. “High performance is people being clear on what's expected of them, delivering that and then some, because they want to. It's constantly improving and trying to do better.We make mistakes sometimes too and that's ok. Let's learn from it. It's about a learning mindset.” On the podcast this week, Lisa talks about transitioning from a 17-year career at Morgan Stanley to joining AXIS Capital 8 years ago as Head of Rewards. Now Chief People Officer, Lisa highlights the changes in the business over the past year. “We're excited about where AXIS is headed. We're certainly transforming as a company. We've got a new CEO in the past year. He's brought in some new leaders and we're really trying to refocus what HR is focused on to drive business results.”Lisa discusses the type of talent AXIS is looking to attract. “We want to attract people that are excited to help shift the company's evolution. People who bring their expertise and skills, new insights and ways of working.Our world is changing every minute. Things are evolving and changing. AI is on the horizon; digital focus is on the horizon. We certainly still need specialty insurance expertise. That never really goes away. But how we work and the systems that we have access to, that's all shifting. You need people that can see a future vision.”Lisa emphasizes some of the initiatives at AXIS to support the growth of high-performance culture. “Clarity around goals and what's expected. Our goal setting process for 2024, we spent a lot of time really reinforcing what ‘good' looks like, the role managers play in setting clear goals with their employees so that we're all marching towards the same outcome.And we're going to do a body of work around culture and renovating our culture.We've got new leaders around the table. Bringing that group together to redefine what AXIS wants to be known for. What are our values as we move forward? What do those leadership behaviors look like? What do we want to reinforce within our organization, model for the rest of the organization and hold people accountable for.There's an energy around the organization, you can just feel it. People are excited about what we can deliver on. We've got great talent here. It's unlocking the best in what people can do and bringing that to life.” Lisa clarifies what she looks for in insurance leaders coming for interview at AXIS. “Be your authentic self. Ask a lot of questions. Be curious, be open minded. Don't make assumptions. Understand the organization and what got us to where we are.”Looking to her insurance industry peers, Lisa believes the best way to hire top insurance talent is to look at skills sets and experiences, mindset and the ability to learn.“Things are always changing. If you're too fixed on what's gotten you to be successful, it may prevent you from thinking about what it looks like as you move forward.Skills are really critical. When you are looking for skills, you do tap into broader talent markets.When working with an external insurance executive search partner, Lisa highlights the importance of how they represent AXIS and the level of diversity in their candidate slates.“I also want to look at the percentage of searches they've filled for areas of where we're trying to build expertise. What's their experience like in those areas?”Lisa discusses some of the tech tools AXIS are using to support insurance talent attraction. Revealing the one lesson her career has taught her she wants everyone to know, Lisa encourages us to listen more and talk less. She concludes by encouraging us to...

Nilesh Shah is Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd. He has over 25 years of experience in capital markets, having managed funds across equity, fixed income securities and real estate for local and global investors. In his previous assignments, Mr. Shah has held leadership roles with Axis Capital, ICICI Prudential Asset Management, Franklin Templeton and ICICI Securities. He was the recipient of the inaugural Business Standard Fund Manager of the Year – Debt award in 2004. He also was part of the teams that received the best fund house of the year awards at Franklin Templeton as well as at ICICI Prudential. Mr. Shah is a gold medallist chartered accountant and a merit ranking cost accountant. His hobbies include reading and educating investors on financial planning.

This was the fourth session of the day at our Artemis ILS NYC 2023 conference, held in New York on February 10th 2023.  This conference was Artemis' largest insurance-linked securities (ILS) event to-date, with over 390 registered attendees enjoying a wide-range of insightful speaking sessions and networking opportunities throughout the day.  Attendees came from around the world to hear thought-provoking discussions from insurance-linked securities (ILS) market leaders, all under the theme of "(Re)construction & Renewal(s)."  This fourth session from our ILS NYC 2023 conference features a panel discussion focused on new opportunities within insurance-linked securities (ILS) and catastrophe bonds, titled: (Re)newed opportunities - Where next and how to get there.  The panel discussion was moderated by Tom Johansmeyer, Head of PCS, Verisk Insurance Solutions (now of Inver Re).  He was joined by: Julia Henderson, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Vesttoo; Chris Caponigro, Global Head, AXIS ILS, AXIS Capital; and Michael Millette, Founder & Managing Partner, Hudson Structured Capital Management.  The discussion was wide-ranging and saw panellists speaking about many of the opportunities they see as tangible areas to expand the ILS asset class into.  Speaking from their extensive experience, the panellists noted the need for continued work in educating investors, about the new opportunities available in ILS, plus their expectation that market growth could come just as quickly from non-catastrophe areas of ILS, as it will from the more traditional catastrophe business lines.  Listen to the full podcast audio from this panel discussion for more insights into how the insurance-linked securities (ILS) and catastrophe bond market continues to expand its horizons, to new classes of business and opportunities.

Tony Filippone, Chief Procurement Officer at AXIS Capital talks with Phil Fersht, CEO and Chief Analyst of HFS Research, at the HFS Horizons Summit-NYC on May 16, 2023.

Vladlen Kuznetsov explains why banks in emerging markets are exposed to environmental risks, and Laline Carvalho-Neff discusses global reinsurers' strong first-quarter results.Speakers: Vladlen Kuznetsov, AVP – Analyst, Moody's Investors Service; Laline Carvalho-Neff, VP – Senior Analyst, Moody's Investors ServiceHosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody's Investors Service; Myles Neligan, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody's Investors ServiceRelated Research:Governance and external support mitigate environmental and social risks for banks in emerging marketsReinsurance – US & Bermuda: Everest, RenaissanceRe, AXIS Capital, Arch: Strong Q1 results, pricing boost 2023 prospects

Most business people understand economies of scale: the more products or services you provide, the lower the per-unit cost usually becomes. But what about economies of scope, or of learning? In data governance, those concepts can provide great value: An economy of scope is when the production of one good reduces the cost of producing another related good. An economy of learning is when the know-how gained through experience can help produce a greater cumulative amount of the same product. How does this all work? Register for this DM Radio Virtual Summit to find out! This two-hour event begins with a 30-minute keynote presented by Sarang Bapat, Director of Data Governance for Mitsubishi Electric Trane USA. He'll be joined by another data governance guru, Michael Baraz, who built programs for the Walgreens Boots Alliance, and AXIS Capital. A full DM Radio episode will run from 3-4 ET.  

David Halfpenny, senior vice president, Axis Capital, said the rebound for the travel, leisure and sports sectors is fueling coverage growth. Halfpenny spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Joe Cohen, CMO of AXIS Capital talks about keeping the message simple and breaking through a jargon heavy industry. Great insights from a thought leader in the financial space who used to have a surprising occupation. #TOPCMO #Marketingpodcast #Marketing #Axis For more TOP CMO episodes, don't forget to subscribe. Website : https://topagency.com/top-cmo LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaplanben Twitter : http://twitter.com/benjaminkaplan Instagram : http://instagram.com/benjaminkaplan

Strike & Delay cyber cover is designed for shipowners and charterers looking to protect their revenue streams from the effects of a delay arising from a cyber-attack. It provides cover against cyber-attacks on ships, but also cyber-attacks against onshore infrastructure, which can in turn lead to vessel delays at a port.In this episode of ‘Alongside', we look at the threat of cyber-attacks in the maritime industry. As the sector becomes more and more reliant on connected technology, we ask how much of a threat is there and what needs to be done to counter those threats. Our host Kait Borsay is joined by Daniel Ng, CEO of Cyber Owl, a company which helps asset operators in the maritime and critical national infrastructure sectors manage cyber risks and ensure cyber compliance. We also hear from Georgie Furness-Smith, Senior Cyber Underwriter and Head of Maritime Cyber at AXIS Capital.

Education plays a critical role in cyber claims. It's easy to get lost in this complex field. With many insureds still grappling with different policies and areas of risk, it is crucial for cyber claims teams to act as their expert guides.Duncan Pease, Head of Cyber Claims International at AXIS Capital, shares invaluable insights with Anthony, including what it means to underwrite through understanding, why cyber claims professionals need to engage with their insureds, and how fresh cyber claims professionals can set themselves up for success.You'll learn: 1. How underwriting through understanding tackles the challenging areas of risk2. The value in having close communication between cyber claims professionals and insureds3. Not all markets have the same expectations and laws regarding cyber claims4. How to grow and develop cyber claims professionals5. What new cyber claims professionals need to cover and focus on to set their careers up for successAbout Duncan:Duncan is an experienced claims handler and manager, with over 40 years of claims experience in the Lloyd's market, having worked in technical and broking roles prior to his first lead role with a Managing Agency in 1999 handling predominantly Professional Indemnity claims. Duncan joined AXIS in 2012 and has specialized in Cyber over the last eight years. Duncan is an accomplished leader and manager, and is the current Chair of the LMA Cyber Claims Group, which discusses common issues and concerns within the cyber market and offers solutions for the benefit of customers, the cyber market and the market in general. Find Duncan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-pease-53b0332b/__________About AXIS:AXIS writes business from a position of leadership and relevance in their chosen markets. Their underwriters are known for their business acumen and technical expertise. Their claims teams champion clients' needs with an honest approach and quick decision-making.Website: https://www.axiscapital.com/Industry: Finance, Financial Services, InsuranceCompany size: 2000+Headquarters: Hamilton, BermudaFounded: 2001__________ About the host Anthony:Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, where they enable their clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively.Anthony is originally from the US, but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: ahess@asceris.comThis podcast is produced by our friends at the SCL Program by SAWOO

Today's guest is someone who, despite being the CEO of a very prominent publicly-quoted global speciality insurer and reinsurer, has been keeping himself out of the media spotlight for the last couple of years. This is because like many other leaders in our world, Albert Benchimol CEO of AXIS Capital has been busy overseeing underwriting remediation and a wholesale re-set of his business's strategic positioning as the market has transitioned. Now I'm delighted to announce that he has come out the other side and has agreed to be on the show. The Albert I encountered in this episode was someone looking forward to the future with a lot of energy, optimism and enthusiasm. No subjects were off the menu, so after swiftly polishing off the elephant in the room topic of Axis's widely publicised decision to pull out of property reinsurance, we expanded out into a really broad discussion that encompasses, rate adequacy, the rise of the MGA, inflation, ESG and industry diversity to name but a few. Albert's now been CEO of AXIS for over a decade and it's that experience and sense of authority that I think shines through every minute of this lively encounter. We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo: https://www.advantagego.com/ We also thank this Episode's advertising supporter Oxbow Partners https://oxbowpartners.com/

There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter education or background when it comes to entering the tech sector, and today's guest Mary Hodgett is a strong example of this. As an advocate for taking on new challenges, Mary sits down with hosts Aminah and Isaac to share their journey into tech and why it's important to pursue new learning opportunities. Mary Hodgett, PMP, is a Project Manager with 6+ years experiencing managing large, strategic, digital projects. Mary began her career working for a Nairobi-based startup, where she worked at the intersection of international development and tech. Mary currently works with global specialty insurer & reinsurer, AXIS Capital, to implement the latest technologies in Insurtech.Visit AXIS Capital: https://www.axiscapital.com/Visit Digital Nova Scotia: https://digitalnovascotia.com/Music © Bensound.com

Shares of new-age tech companies like Zomato, Nykaa, Paytm, Policybazaar and CarTrade witnessed a huge selloff after their listing as global headwinds and uncertainty over rate hikes battered them below their issue prices.   However, a rub-off effect has occurred in new-age tech stocks after markets saw a smart comeback as geopolitical tensions eased. While the BSE SmallCap index has outperformed the MidCap by 0.77 per cent in the past one month, the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 3 per cent during the same period. Shares of Nykaa, Paytm, Policybazaar, Zomato, CarTrade, too have zoomed between 2 and 34 per cent in the past one month. However, despite the recent euphoria, analysts remain cautious over the new-age tech stocks as interest rates rise. This is because these companies use weighted average cost of capital as discounting factor while valuing their firms. A rise in interest rate and in effect their respective WACCs will, therefore, reduce the current discounted value of expected earnings. Outlook-wise, too, a dark cloud of speculation continues to hover above the new-age tech pack as companies struggle to justify their valuations. AK Prabhakar of IDBI Capital, for instance, suggests investors to avoid the new-age tech pack even if it corrects another 20 per cent. Other brokerages, too, have been raising red flags over the new-age tech pack for a while now. While Jefferies warns adverse regulations to impact Zomato's growth, Axis Capital believes that Nykaa's expenditure remains at risk if consumer conversion rates fail to commensurate marketing returns. Hence, with rising interest rates, only hard-numbers are expected to rescue these stocks from a treacherous road ahead. The BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 closed 0.41 per cent and 0.31 per cent down respectively on Wednesday. Markets will now resume trade on Monday after an extended weekend.  

For this one of our sponsor showcase video interviews, for the upcoming Artemis ILS NYC 2022 conference (held April 22nd in New York City), we welcomed senior executives from major global re/insurer AXIS Capital, one of our Gold sponsors for the conference. Joining us were: Ann Haugh, President of Global Property, Reinsurance; Katie Partington, Chief Underwriting Officer, Reinsurance; and Chris Caponigro, Global Head of AXIS ILS. As ever, we're looking at the development of the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market with one eye to the future, as is the way with Artemis' ILS events. You can register for the event online here: https://www.artemis.bm/ils-nyc-2022/  We discussed how AXIS Capital has been utilising third-party capital and partnering with investors within its underwriting operations and what the executives foresee for the future use of ILS at the company.  AXIS Capital has been leveraging third-party capital within its underwriting business for more than a decade, and the unit dealing with this was rebranded AXIS ILS last year and has been staffing up ever since, suggesting a growing focus.  The company is open to partnering with insurance-linked securities (ILS) investors on a wide-range of risks and believes all of its portfolios of insurance and reinsurance risk have the potential to be attractive to investors.

The Cyber Insurance market is maturing before our eyes: pricing becomes more accurate as more data comes in, and overall structures move towards more sustainable models. Threats continue to grow and the product is more relevant than ever before, but how to balance the needs of insured, brokers and underwriters and reach common-good solutions? Let's deep dive into this episode hosted by Margaret Rose and Adriana Garcia. Margaret is based in NYC. She began her career with SCOR as an underwriter for Professional Liability and Cyber in 2016. Previously, she worked as an underwriter for Axis and Tokyo Marine. She has also an MBA in Finance, from the New York University. Adriana is an Assistant Vice President and Senior Underwriter on the Financial Lines team. She started with SCOR in May and is based in the Chicago office. She handles a broad range of risks including Cyber, Technology E&O, and Professional Liability . Adriana joined from AXIS Capital, where she handled large complex risks on the Global Tech & Cyber team. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. If you are interested in these Cyber topics or if you want to have an introduction of main concepts, please check out our Liability focus episode “Cyber (re)insurance in the US: a market in transition” Bill Kaplan and Margaret Rose share their views on insurance and reinsurance cyber markets in the US.

Lindelwe Lesley Ndlovu is the CEO of the African Risk Capacity ‘‘ARC'' Ltd. ARC Ltd is a specialist insurance company that provides parametric insurance coverage to African countries against extreme weather events and natural disasters. Prior to ARC, Lesley worked with AXA Group, AXIS Capital, and Deloitte in various senior management roles. Lesley is a graduate of Christ Church, University of Oxford in England and at the Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) in France. Lesley sits on the Board of Directors of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative for the Principles of Sustainable Insurance, and the Weather Risk Management Association, and he is a Non-Executive Director of PULA. He is a CFA charter holder, a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales, and a member of the Institute of Directors.  Check out the Climate Finance Podcast website for more information. Topics discussed: Lesley's journey from Zimbabwe, to working in Bermuda, London, Paris, and Singapore in the Hedge Fund and Reinsurance sector before moving back to Africa. Introduction of the African Risk Capacity and ARC's two entities: African Risk Capacity Agency and ARC Limited (Ltd). Tools: Parametric Insurance, Catastrophe (Insurance-Linked) Bonds, Risk Pooling, Green Bonds, and Climate Adaptation Finance. ARC's Country Engagement Process. Four Phases of ARC Capacity Building Programme. ARC's Extreme Climate Facility (XCF). ARC Replica addressing the Humanitarian Funding Gap. ARC's Outbreaks and Epidemics (O&E) Programme. ARC's Impact and Risk Pools. ARC's Gender Strategy with Disaster Risk Management. ARC Ltd 2020 Annual Report and 2025 (Inclusive) Growth Strategy. Lesley's advice to Institutional Investors and Startups interested in Climate Risk Insurance in Africa. Note: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. The interview took place on 11th October 2021.

Compliance within an Insurance Company's Functional Areas How do you ensure that claims are being settled fairly and within a timely manner according to state and federal laws and regulations? Are required reports submitted to states as required? These, and more, are part of the Claims function. Learn about how the claims professional benefits from knowledge of compliance within the claims world. Featuring: Chris Prutting, Head of Accident & Health Claims, Axis Capital Hosted by: Karen Pollitt, Assistant Vice President, Product Development Accident & Health Division, Axis Capital

Join AICP President Bri Dahl and Vice President Karen Pollitt as they discuss how they have benefited personally and professionally as members of AICP. They dive deep into their 10+ years of involvement with AICP as active members as well as leaders. Listen as they reflect on why they joined, how networking is so important in this industry, and how they have had to adapt during the pandemic. Featuring: Bri Dahl, Pricing Analyst, Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company Karen Pollitt, Assistant Vice President, Product Development Accident & Health Division, Axis Capital

Innovation has a variety of interpretations, but for Keith Schlosser, Gamiel Gran's guest on this week's CXO of the Future Podcast, innovation is a mindset that has led his career in unexpected directions. Keith is the Global Chief Information Officer at AXIS Capital, where he currently heads up global IT and data strategy—following a background of more than 30 years of insurance industry experience with roles in IT, business solutions, marketing and sales. Here, he takes us across his journey and offers some insights and lessons gained along the way on leadership, CRM systems implementation, and the future of the insurance industry and M&A. What is more, Keith then touches on working with startups with new technology and provides advice on what it takes to work with a large organization.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The CXO of the Future Community today:mayfield.comMayfield FacebookMayfield LinkedInMayfield Twitter

Because most traditional insurance policies don't understand how people need to work today.  The world has seen a rapid shift in those expectations over the last 12 months.  Not to mention the overwhelming amount of new businesses that have started based in the home. All of that adds up to mean there's a giant opportunity for you to provide value for your clients and boost your agency. Jill Bryant, Head of Small Specialty Commercial at AXIS Capital, talks about all the questions you should be asking to capitalize on the situation. 

Equity benchmark indices remained parked near day's high for the better part of the day on Thursday, cooling off marginally only during the last hour of trade.   Strong gains in Reliance Industries, TCS, Axis Bank, NTPC, and IndusInd Bank helped the headline S&P BSE Sensex to settle the F&O series for the month of February at 51,039 levels, up 258 points or 0.5 per cent. With a 4.8 per cent gain, NTPC remained the top performing stock on the Sensex today, followed by up to 4.4 per cent gains in ONGC, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, and Power Grid. On the downside, ICICI Bank, that dipped 2 per cent on profit booking, ended the session as the top laggard. Nestle India , L&T, Titan Company, HUL, UltraTech Cement, and HDFC were some of the other top losers. On the NSE, the Nifty50 index failed to reclaim the 15,100-mark on the closing basis and ended at 15,097 levels, up 115 points or 0.47 per cent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE SmallCap index closed at 20,305 levels, up 1.4 per cent. The index hit a record high of 20,321 points in Thursday's intra-day trade and surpassed its previous high of 20,183 touched on January 15, 2018. With the rise in markets and having tasted success, most experts believe that the interest of retail investors in the markets, especially the small-caps is here to stay. The S&P BSE MidCap index, on the other hand, settled at 20,334 levels, up 1 per cent. During the February F&O series, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty50 index gained 8 per cent, underperforming the broader markets where the Nifty MidCap 100 and the Nifty SmallCap 100 jumped 11 per cent each. Among individual sectors, metal counters staged a stellar show with the Nifty Metal index closing 4 per cent higher today. That apart, the Nifty Realty index closed with 1.7 per cent gains while the Nifty PSU Bank, Pharma, and Auto indices ended 1 per cent higher each. As regards the derivatives series, the Nifty Metal, PSU Bank, and Bank indices advanced 20.5 per cent, 39 per cent, and 19 per cent, respectively while the Nifty Auto index gained 3 per cent. On the downside, the Nifty IT and FMCG indices slipped around 2 per cent each. Coming to buzzing stocks of the day, shares of Nureca listed at Rs 635 apiece, a 58.74 per cent premium against the issue price of 400 per share. The shares closed at Rs 666 on the BSE, up 66.5 per cent against the issue price. That apart, shares of Max Financial Services hit 10 per cent upper circuit and quoted at Rs 938.65 on the BSE, after the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India gave its approval for the acquisition of up to 12 per cent stake in Max Life Insurance (Max Life) by Axis Bank and its subsidiaries Axis Capital and Axis Securities (Axis Entities). The shares settled around 4 per cent higher today. Furthermore, shares of Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers rallied up to 15 per cent at Rs 64.85, also its 52-week high, in the intra-day trade on Thursday after rating agency ICRA reaffirmed credit ratings of the company’s instruments and revised outlook to 'positive' from 'stable'. And before we close, here are updates on key events of the day: First, markets regulator Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi on Thursday acknowledged the systemic risk concerns raised by the RBI and Financial Stability Board over a disconnect between financial markets and the real economy, but said that this is a global phenomenon. He also said the heavy fall in markets, followed by quick gains on the equity benchmarks since the onset of the pandemic is the sharpest V-shaped recovery in the last 30 years. In another development, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said today that the Reserve Bank of India did not compromise on its balance sheet while providing liquidity to the bond market through asset purchases as the purchases were risk-free government bonds only. Lastly, on the economic front, global rating agency Moody's said  today that India'

Domestic markets closed with massive gains in a session marred by a technical glitch and look set to extend their winning run to the third day today amid strong cues from global peers.  However, volatility could remain high ahead of the February F&O expiry, and high crude oil prices could cap gains for the indices. At 7.20 am, SGX Nifty futures traded slightly higher at 15,030. In the overnight session, US Fed's Jerome Powell once again soothed investors' fears over inflation and drove Wall Street higher. Powell, in a second day of testimony in Washington, said it may take more than three years to reach the central bank’s inflation goals, a sign the Fed plans leave interest rates unchanged for a long time to come. Besides, the US regulator said Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, further boosting the market sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 1.35%, the S&P 500 gained 1.14% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.99%. Asian stocks and US futures rose, tracking strong Wall Street gains. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.90% in early trade while Japan's Nikkei 225 added 1.37%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures rose 0.92%. In the oil markets, crude oil climbed to fresh 13-month highs after US government data showed a drop in crude output as a deep freeze disrupted production last week. Brent was last up 0.18% at $67.16 a barrel while WTI crude was trading 0.13% higher at $63.30 a barrel. That apart, NSE's three-hour outage that jolted and jeopardised the interest of many market participants is facing scrutiny by Sebi and Finance Ministry. Both the finance ministry and the Sebi have sought a detailed report from the NSE as trading was halted for several hours. According to a BS report, an interim report would be submitted by the NSE to the ministry and Sebi within 24 hours. A root-cause analysis could take a week. Now, a look at the stock-specific action that would guide market today: Shares of Nureca will list on the bourses today. The IPO by home healthcare and wellness products provider that ran between February 15-17 witnessed 40 times subscription. Max Financial Services said the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has given its approval for the acquisition of up to 12% stake in Max Life Insurance by Axis Bank and its subsidiaries Axis Capital and Axis Securities. Affle Holdings Pte Ltd, a promoter of Affle (India), on Wednesday, offloaded 3 lakh shares of the company worth over Rs 161 crore through an open market transaction. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed merger of NAM Estates Pvt Ltd and Embassy One Commercial Property Developments Pvt Ltd into Indiabulls Real Estate (IBREL). India is set to attain self-reliance in the manufacturing of dredgers with Cochin Shipyard and Dredging Corporation collaborating with IHC Holland BV to locally build equipment, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday. Vodafone Group Plc has nominated Sunil Sood and Diego Massidda as additional directors on the board of its India unit JV Vodafone Idea. Lastly, Heranba Industries IPO was subscribed 2.74 times on the second day of bidding. The issue closes for subscription today.

Jay Madia, Head of Risk Assets at Axis Capital was interviewed LIVE on the Traders Network Show, hosted by David Nelson, at the 2019 Greenwich Economic Forum in Greenwich, CT.To inquire about being a guest on this show or others: Matt Bird CommPro Worldwide C: +1 (646) 401-4499 E: matt@commpro.com W: www.commpro.com

Jay Madia, Head of Risk Assets at Axis Capital was interviewed LIVE on the Traders Network Show, hosted by Matt Bird, at the 2019 Greenwich Economic Forum in Greenwich, CT.To inquire about being a guest on this show or others: Matt Bird CommPro Worldwide C: +1 (646) 401-4499 E: matt@commpro.com W: www.commpro.com

The market bulls will make a dash for the 50,000 mark on Sensex, and in the backdrop of strong cues from global peers and solid Q3 earnings numbers so far, the feat seems achievable. SGX Nifty was trading over 60 points higher at 14,706 around 7.10 am, indicating a firm start for benchmark indices. However, volatility is expected to be high ahead of the weekly F&O expiry. In overnight session, US stocks closed at record highs as investors grew optimistic that recent federal spending will revive growth and bolster corporate earnings. Meanwhile, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.83%, the S&P 500 gained 1.39% and the Nasdaq Composite added 1.97%. Tracking gains in US peers, Asian stocks rose for the third straight session. Japan’s Topix index climbed 1%, South Korea’s Kospi added 0.9% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.8%. That apart, policy decisions are due today from the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank and will be scrutinised by investors globally for commentary on stimulus measures. In the oil markets, Brent prices hovered close to the $56 a barrel mark amid hopes that Biden’s administration will deliver hefty pandemic-related economic stimulus that will lift fuel demand and enact policies that will tighten crude supply. Now, a look at the stock-specific developments that are likely to sway the market today: Shares of Reliance Industries will be in focus today after Sebi gave a go-ahead to Future Group's scheme of arrangement and sale of assets to Reliance, based on which the BSE also granted its "no adverse observation" report to the Rs 24,713-crore deal. Bajaj Finance’s net profit fell 30 per cent to Rs 1,049 crore in the December quarter compared to Rs 1,488 crore posted in the same period last year. The lender also said that it will foray into the payments space in the ongoing quarter. Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of stake in Max Life Insurance by Axis Bank, Axis Capital and Axis Securities. Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, MCX India, SBI Cards and Payment Services, Bandhan Bank and Biocon are among 57 firms set to post their December quarter numbers today. Meanwhile, in the primary market, a third IPO for this week by Home First Finance would open for subscription today. The firm on Wednesday raised a little over Rs 346 crore from anchor investors. The company has fixed a price band of Rs 517-518 a share for its initial share-sale. That apart, IPO by IRFC closed on Wednesday and garnered 3.49 times subscription while Indigo Paints was subscribed 1.90 times on Day 1 of the issue.

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss diversity recruiting with Jerome Ternynck, Founder and CEO of SmartRecruiters, Vern Howard, CEO of Hallo, and Andrew Darby from AXIS Capital. Topics include strategies for diverse recruiting, what companies fundamentally need to change, and how diversity recruiting will change in the next several years. Visit www.getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-105-shrm-credit-diversity-recruiting for full show notes and links.

In this episode, our Cyber Sounds team of Tom Pelham, Ollie Dent and Elizabeth Bardsley are joined by Harry Tucker, Cyber Claims Specialist at AXIS Capital. The team discuss setting out in and understanding cyber insurance, sophisticated hacking tactics and the cultural differences in the market, and play ‘Hacklanta'.

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Karen Pollitt and Rona Finkelstein are both members of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP), a group that aims to educate members of the industry with good compliance practices, training, and career opportunities. Karen is the Assistant Vice President of Compliance at AXIS Capital and brings with her over 30 years of professional experience. Rona is the Chief Compliance Officer for Chesapeake Employer’s Insurance Company and oversees its corporate regulatory compliance program. In this episode, Karen and Rona share their story on how they joined the insurance industry. Karen describes how her sports background influenced her career decisions while Rona explains why she left a career in academe for insurance. They discuss their roles and responsibilities and how they discovered the AICP. They also describe what the AICP is, their overall mission, and what you can expect from the AICP Annual Conference. “Having access to the right information is going to make a difference in your day-to-day work.” - Karen Pollitt Today on Spot On Insurance: Why Rona and Karen decided to be part of the insurance industry. The reason Rona left her career as a teacher. Karen's sports background and how it supported her career. Karen's responsibilities as Assistant Vice President. Rona's role as Chief Compliance Officer and some of her functions. What AICP is, it's history, and how they heard about it. Programs, guests, and what to expect from the annual conference. Key Takeaways: Knowledge and resources are crucial to success in any industry. Getting involved with organizations can be the beginning of your networking opportunities. Resources Mentioned: 2019 Annual Conference Connect with Karen Pollitt: AXIS Capital LinkedIn Connect with Rona Finkelstein: Chesapeake Employers'​ Insurance Company LinkedIn This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

Sharif is the Head of Training and Advisory Services for AXIS Capital’s Insurance segment, a market leader in cyber insurance. Sharif is responsible for providing cyber expertise to the underwriting teams across AXIS Insurance, as well as for brokers and clients. Sharif has developed GCHQ accredited broker and risk-manager training programmes and regularly runs multi-sector crisis management workshops internationally. He’s a former Royal Marine and is credited with creating the globally recognised Frontier Risks SRMC™. A leading security education programme which provides 60 credits to the MBA Risk and Resilience with the University of West Scotland.   Be Cyber Aware at Sea Campaign  Security and Risk Management Course with Frontier Risks  Bruce Schneier Blog - Schneier on Security Ghost in the Wire (Kevin Mitnick) Don't forget, to get in touch with me either try the contact page of the site or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

In this week’s Ethical Voices interview, Joe Cohen, CCO of AXIS Capital and President of the PRSA Foundation, shares insights and examples of a few ethical issues he faced early in his career, before he joined AXIS Capital. Specifically, Joe discusses: The importance of disclosure Responding ethically when an employee is harassed The challenges of being “Healthy” Fighting unconscious bias