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The 300 trillion dollar question
When interest rates began to rise, it was too late for many. After years of virtually free liquidity, inflation…
From financial institution to entrepreneur – changing perspectives in the financial sector
After years in banking and insurance, Thomas A. Weber set up his own business, Finvor GmbH. In this interview, he…
The next competitive advantage in the insurance industry: payment processing
The insurance industry has digitized sales, underwriting and customer interaction, but the flow of money itself is…
Experience remains crucial. How AXA is tackling the skills shortage with “Horizon”
With thousands of insurance professionals set to retire in the coming years, valuable know-how is at risk of being…
A pioneer of risk
In his latest episode, Paul the Insurer tells the story of how a visionary changed the rules of the game for…
The Infrastructure that Nobody Values – until it Breaks Down
Each week brings a new object of fascination like the quit risk nobody prices. TikTok virality. Generative AI.…
Compulsory further training causes displeasure among experienced insurance brokers
The training requirements are putting pressure on long-standing industry professionals: older brokers feel devalued by…
One year of practice instead of 3 years of apprenticeship: How brokerage offices relieve admin with KV interns
Many brokers have strong technical skills, but are still too often bogged down with filing, data maintenance and…
Insurance Broker Forum 2026 Finanz und Wirtschaft
On June 3, the Swiss broker industry will gather at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute in Rüschlikon for the Finanz und…
LBC Insurance Radar 9: AI becomes a management task
Record highs on the technology stock markets, political pressure on health insurers and flexible on-demand policies are…
Size, Courage – and the Wrong Innovation
Success in the insurance industry rarely starts spectacularly, but it often ends globally. In this episode, Paul talks…
Spring, Hangovers and the End of Illusions
Last Friday, Switzerland briefly staged a rehearsal for spring. Sunlight flooded the lake, terraces filled within…