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InsurTech as a Bridge Builder: Kobi Bendelak on Israel, Switzerland and New Hubs
Israel is considered one of the most dynamic InsurTech markets in the world. In an interview with Philippe Séjalon (The…

From spark to turnover
thebrokernews took part in the webinar “From the idea to the first turnover” with Selma Kuyas and Frédéric…

“The Broker Becomes an Entrepreneurial Risk Manager for SMEs”
Risk management has long been considered a compulsory exercise, especially for SMEs. But with increasing complexity and…

Cyber attacks: Switzerland relies on secure e-mails
Phishing remains the most common gateway for hackers. Now a new e-mail checker is to help secure communication in…

“The premiums of the many for the losses of the few”
How Richard Leftley used microinsurance to protect millions of people and why his model also has a future in Western…

From Practitioner to Pioneer: Alex Sidorenko’s Journey to Becoming Europe’s Leading Risk Management Voice
An exclusive interview with Alex Sidorenko, FERMA Risk Manager of the Year 2021, RIMS International Honoree 2021, and…

Show courage. Grow. Rays: Women entrepreneurs under power
Full of energy, laughter and eager anticipation: 60 (aspiring) female entrepreneurs came together at the first live…

Embedded Insurance: From Hype to Strategy
Insurance policies that are directly integrated into purchasing and usage processes are developing from an experimental…

“Shōganai”: How Italian Creative Sonia Candy Transforms Language Lessons into Risk-Aware Infotainment
Italian influencer and teacher Sonia Candy has built a successful brand with a mix of humor, dialect and discipline in…

“You have to stage deals with Trump – not negotiate”
Thomas Borer, former head of the Swiss World War II Task Force, advocates unconventional diplomacy in dealing with US…

New Hurdles for Motor Vehicle Insurance: Insurers warn about Additional Costs
From 2026, garages will only be allowed to broker car insurance with an additional examination. The insurance industry…

Swiss Re Sets Standards for Anti-Ageing Pills
The reinsurer Swiss Re has published guidelines for longevity drugs for the first time. The guidelines concern active…