Regulatory issues in insurance
While the insurance industry weathered the financial crisis relatively well, acting as a source of stability in the global financial system, the turmoil exposed flaws in the way insurers are…
The impact of inflation on insurers
Inflation describes the economic phenomenon of increasing prices for goods and services. During the financial crisis, inflation risk was a real concern for many financial institutions. Insurers in particular identified…
Insurance investment in a challenging global environment
The two market collapses of the past decade have spurred many insurers to rethink their approach to investing. When markets rise rapidly and steadily, seeing only short term dips, as…
New Swiss Re sigma study highlights the significance and potential of microinsurance in supporting socio-economic development in emerging markets
Swiss Re’s latest sigma study “Microinsurance - risk protection for 4 billion people†emphasises the relevance of microinsurance as an effective and viable risk management solution for low-income individuals. Microinsurance,…