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"Quantum computing is transforming the insurance industry in two ways," said Thomas Schubert.

News: Quantum Computing in the Insurance Industry: Governance, GRC Transformation, and Resilience

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How Germany and Switzerland Handle Succession. Source: RS Ratgeber Stiftung Beratung e.K.

News: Passing on Wealth in Switzerland: Why Proper Planning Begins Long Before Inheritance Takes Place

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Marcus Selzer advises people to think carefully before resorting to AI tools.

News: The Borrowed Memory

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What advice would Lao Tzu give to a modern insurance company?

News: Lao Tzu on the Board of Directors

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Black Friday in October: Intel hits its lowest point in 52 years, and even the safe havens are failing.

News: Seven Stocks in Low Gravity

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Alexandra Kestenholz and Claudio Carrese decided to go into business for themselves while enjoying an Aperol Spritz in Piazza Grande in Locarno.

News: “We’re the Good Guys” – and Now we’re the Bosses, too

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Mark Wesselink's (left) life motto: Never give up, rely on evidence rather than gut feelings, and take responsibility.

News: Mark Wesselink: Listen First, Then Build

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The question isn't whether PHP is used, but where.

News: ATTENTION: Do you know if your website runs on PHP?

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Those who sell protection are judged by that protection, not by their advertising.

News: Dante Evaluates Insurance Companies

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Black Friday in October: Intel hits its lowest point in 52 years, and even the safe havens are failing.

News: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Leverage

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Embedded insurance is seen as a growth driver for the industry.

News: MavenBlue: Sales Are Scaling, but Pricing Isn’t

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No insurance against the oil shock itself, but there is coverage for some of its consequences. The key is to have taken care of this in a timely manner.

News: Oil Crisis: What Can Be Insured – and What Can’t

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An anniversary interview with Pax CEO Peter Kappeler.

News: 150 Years of Pax: “In my view, returns and sustainability are not a contradiction”

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In 1752, Franklin and his colleagues founded the “Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance against Loss by Fire.”

News: Benjamin Franklin, America’s First Underwriter

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According to Patrick Wellens, a board of directors must be prepared to draw the line between what AI is allowed to decide on our behalf and what it is not.

News: If the machine helps make decisions, who is responsible?

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Black Friday in October: Intel hits its lowest point in 52 years, and even the safe havens are failing.

News: The Frog Prince

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Many small and medium-sized enterprises lack a pragmatic and affordable risk management system.

News: riskAware Continues to Grow: New Platform, New Customers, and Strong Partnerships

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"With Raindrop, we want to bring a drop of clarity to an industry that is often unnecessarily complex and difficult to understand," says Jasmin Flori-Hess.

News: “Insurance is a jungle. We bring a little clarity.”

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Sebastian Schnur expects to see a strong concentration on a few large companies and an extremely large number of micro-enterprises.

News: Sebastian Schnur: Those who act are mindful

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Paul applies the first law of thermodynamics to the insurance industry.

News: The Thermodynamics of Insurance

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Namilytics supports insurance brokers with the "Briefr" platform.
Namilytics supports insurance brokers with the "Briefr" platform.
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Namilytics with AI for Brokers: More Data Is Not the Solution

The use of artificial intelligence in the insurance industry is no longer a topic for the future. However, while many…

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Eye injections cheaper, but cost reductions reach premium payers with a delay.
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Eye Injections Cheaper: but Premiums Are Not (yet) Falling

The new outpatient flat rates are having an effect: drug prices are falling and competition is increasing. However,…

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From ice cream to algorithms: How China is leading the insurance world in development and what Europe can learn from it.
From ice cream to algorithms: How China is leading the insurance world in development and what Europe can learn from it.
29 April 2026

From Ice Cream to Algorithm

It is often the small anecdotes that make major upheavals tangible. A drawn egg that was intended as an order and…

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The cost of growth are adjusting slowly, quietly and persistently, says Eric Lefebvre.
The cost of growth are adjusting slowly, quietly and persistently, says Eric Lefebvre.
28 April 2026

The Cost of Growth

For a long time, growth was seen as a self-sustaining feature of the modern economy, driven by innovation, productivity…

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AI, climate risks and the art of working with uncertainty. Jakob Barandun (right) in conversation with physicist and entrepreneur Dr Christian Spindler (left).
AI, climate risks and the art of working with uncertainty. Jakob Barandun (right) in conversation with physicist and entrepreneur Dr Christian Spindler (left).
27 April 2026

AI, climate risks and the art of working with uncertainty

In a video interview with Jakob Barandun, physicist and entrepreneur Dr. Christian Spindler explains why artificial…

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FINMA: Focus on stability. Photo: Stefan Walter, Director.
FINMA: Focus on stability. Photo: Stefan Walter, Director.
24 April 2026

FINMA: Focus on Stability

At FINMA’s Small Insurers Symposium on 26 April 2026 yesterday, Director Stefan Walter emphasized the importance…

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Trust is not a feature: A monthly column by Marcus Selzer.
Trust is not a feature: A monthly column by Marcus Selzer.
23 April 2026

Trust Is Not a Feature

The call came shortly after nine. A customer’s voice, calm but tense underneath. And a question that goes deeper…

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From the missing son to the changing image of insurers.
From the missing son to the changing image of insurers.
22 April 2026

From the missing son to the changing image of insurers

A personal story from Ticino shows how much the image of the insurance industry has changed from being viewed with…

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When models fail because a system no longer resembles the theory.
When models fail because a system no longer resembles the theory.
21 April 2026

When Models Fail: The Quiet Death of Economics

What if not only money and energy lose their stability, but also the theories we use to explain the economy? The…

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Trust sells: Customers are increasingly choosing providers that they trust to handle data responsibly.
Trust sells: Customers are increasingly choosing providers that they trust to handle data responsibly.
20 April 2026

Trust sells: It is a hard currency

Trust was a soft factor for a long time. Today it is a hard currency. It is measurable, regulated and, in case of…

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AI in retirement planning: The future is hybrid and challenging. Image: AI-generated.
AI in retirement planning: The future is hybrid and challenging. Image: AI-generated.
17 April 2026

AI in Pension Provision: Efficiency Machine with Responsibility

Artificial intelligence is changing pension provision faster than many expected. Between efficiency gains, personalized…

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Disability study by PK Rück: Overview, outlook and significance for the second pillar: Andreas Heimer, CCO Member of the Executive Board PK Rück.
Disability study by PK Rück: Overview, outlook and significance for the second pillar: Andreas Heimer, CCO Member of the Executive Board PK Rück.
16 April 2026

Disability Study by PK Rück: Overview, Outlook and Significance for the Second Pillar

The 2024 disability study by PK Rück paints a clear picture: the risk of disability has increased significantly since…

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