Global insurance trends
Lives lost to nat cats rise 78% in 2013
Estimated insured losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2013 have fallen significantly, but loss of life has almost doubled. […]
Global insurance trends
Global insurance trends
Less than 5% of people insured across Asia & Oceania
Microinsurance in Asia and Oceania has continued to grow at up to 40%, but more than 95% of the population remain without cover, new research has found. […]
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Global insurance M&A unlikely to recover before 2020
Communication or social networking companies could also use M&A to acquire an insurance vehicle and combine it with their high levels of customer insight and trust. […]
Global insurance trends
Aspirin effect equivalent to eradicating smoking says RMS
Financial modelling experts have confirmed the potential impact of daily Aspirin doses on life expectancy and said UK pension liabilities could rise by £100bn. Recent medical reports have confirmed the growing body of evidence that […]
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Insurers’ hands increasingly tied says EIU research
By Ralph Savage Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, proposed tough new regulatory regimes and risk of contagion are the biggest long-term challenges facing insurers around the world, according to a new report written by the Economist Intelligence […]
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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 […]
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JLT warns investors over Jordan/Syria axis
King Abdullah of Jordan is entering a critical period for his regime, claims Elizabeth Stephens, Head of Credit and Political Risk Analysis for global insurance broker JLT. The conflict between government forces and the Free […]
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Major risks threaten frontline services says Zurich report
The future of many hospitals, local authorities and charities is at stake as the UK faces an increase in major incidents, warns a new report out today. The Risk and Response report, produced by Zurich […]