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Swiss Re Sets Some Targets For 2026
The latest from Swiss Re who are looking ahead to a busy 2026; Swiss Re announces its targets for 2026, including a Group net income of USD 4.5 billion, supported by an updated strategy. The […]
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US Tariffs Are Having a Negative Impact, Says Swiss Re Report
The latest from Swiss Re Institute as regards world trade and insurance demand in the Commercial sector; Global growth is decelerating as US tariff policy reduces trade and heightens uncertainty. Consumers and firms have likely […]
Global insurance trends
Income Protection is Proving Popular Says Swiss Re
The word from Swiss Re, as sales of new Income Protection policies grew by a bumper 18% in 2024. Here are the details; Overall new long-term individual protection sales grew by 2.2% last year, with 2,041,428 […]
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Tavaziva Madzinga Joins ABI as Board Member
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) today announces that Tavaziva Madzinga, CEO, Swiss Re, UK & Ireland (UKI) has joined its Board. ABI Board Chair Jon Dye, Chief Executive, Allianz Insurance, said: “I am delighted […]
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Swiss Re focusing on tech R&D says Mumenthaler
Amid difficult short- and mid-term environment, Swiss Re said its strategic framework, and particularly its investment in R&D and technology, positions the Group to weather the challenges. […]
Global insurance trends
2013 global insured catastrophe losses fall by $36bn
According to the latest sigma study, global insured losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters were $45 billion in 2013, down from $81 billion in 2012. Of the 2013 insured losses, $37 billion were generated by natural catastrophes, with hail in Europe and floods in many regions being the main drivers. […]
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Commercial risks leaning towards liability and growth markets
Commercial insurance is a $600 bn business globally, the US accounts for 40% of it Liability insurance is gaining importance compared to property insurance in the rapidly changing mature economies Contingent business interruption risk is […]