Swiss Re
Founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, Swiss Re Group is a global wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. The firm has over 70 offices around the the world.
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What opportunities does APAC's millionaires offer insurers?
China is home to 6 million millionaires, second only to the US.
What opportunities does APAC's millionaires offer insurers?
China is home to 6 million millionaires, second only to the US.
Lower-income households bear brunt of insurance hikes
Whilst inflation is declining, insurance prices have risen sharply.
Extended mortality risks loom for insurers
Insurers will need reassessment of mortality portfolios.
Swiss Re forecasts higher demand for reinsurance
Demand for property and specialty reinsurance is rising due to higher property values.
Swiss Re targets over $3.6b FY24 net income, bags $2.1b in H1
EPS for the period was $6.97.
Global insured NatCat losses hit $60b in H1 2024
The US alone experienced 12 severe storms in H1.
Swiss Re reels Alan Wilson as board of directors
He was MSIG Asia's CEO for 14 years.
Insurance industry at risk from renewed supply shocks
It potentially puts pressure on underwriting performance.
Swiss Re appoints new Group CFO
This succession comes after the retirement of John Dacey.
Advanced markets to drive half of new insurance premiums by 2034
Advanced APAC is expected to see strong growth in the life sector.
Climate change impacts wind turbine infrastructure, insurers advised
A 10% decline in wind speed can result in over a 30% reduction in output.
Japan’s interest rate rise offers lessons for China’s insurers
To manage low interest, Japanese insurers shifted to foreign securities and protection-type policies.
Swiss Re identifies 16 emerging insurance risks
Its latest report warns that the majority of these risks are becoming more intertwined.
Swiss Re, Appian expand underwriting tool to APAC
The solution is integrated with Swiss Re's automated underwriting system.
Higher EV sales to surface new insurance risk factors: SRI
EV insurance can take the global market size to more than $200b in 2030.
Savings products to drive global premiyums to $4t by 2034
Swiss Re Insitute says this is all thanks to escalating interest rates.
Swiss Re Institute report predicts AI impact on health industry
Insurers are advised to take advantage of this to expand cyber risk offerings.