At a time when the capital markets are volatile, costs are rising and there is a shortage of young talent, the insurance industry is facing significant changes. The finance function, in particular the CFO's department, should face up to these new realities. In our KPMG magazine "Insurance Bulletin", we regularly address these issues and challenges for you.
Our current issue June 2025: Focus on costs and profitability
This issue of Insurance Bulletin focuses on the topic of "costs and profitability" and analyses, among other things, the growing regulatory environment in the industry, for example with regard to Solvency II. Another topic: Many insurers are currently focusing on M&A transactions in order to adapt to new customer needs, optimise sales activities and gain access to pioneering technologies.
Artificial intelligence is also opening up new opportunities for the insurance industry along the entire value chain. Robust AI governance is of great importance here.
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July 2024: Focus on ESG
The second Insurance Bulletin sheds light on ESG in the insurance industry with a focus on sustainable financial products, the circular economy and resource utilisation. Interviews with experts from "R+V Versicherung" and "die Bayerische" provide insights into opportunities and risks.
It turns out that insurers have some catching up to do when it comes to social sustainability. An analysis of sustainability reports from medium-sized insurers in Germany has shown that social issues such as health management and employee satisfaction are mentioned less frequently than environmental issues. However, social sustainability is becoming an important competitive factor due to demographic change.
May 2024: Focus on the future of the finance function
At a time when the capital markets are volatile, costs are rising and there is a shortage of young talent, the insurance industry is facing significant changes. The finance function, in particular the CFO's department, should face up to these new realities.
Insurance finance functions should fulfil these requirements
The aim is to transform the role of the finance function. The aim is to take on a proactive management function instead of just being responsible for reporting. This requires the reliable and timely provision of relevant information to support well-founded business decisions.
In our first issue of the Insurance Bulletin, we therefore take a look at the finance function of the future.
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Stefan Heyers
Partner, Financial Services, Head of Insurance
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft