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Natural catastrophes drive insured losses of $38bn

Natural catastrophes drive insured losses of $38bn

Unprecedented flooding in Australia and South Africa saw total insured losses from natural catastrophes reach $35bn (£29bn) in the first half of 2022, Swiss Re has found.
Wednesday 10th August 2022
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Insured losses from natural disasters rise above 21st century average

Insured losses from natural disasters rise above 21st century average

Natural disasters resulted in around $39bn (£32bn) of insured losses during the first six months of this year, which is 18% higher than the 21st century average of $33bn.
Thursday 28th July 2022
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Utilities struggling to insure new coal power, report claims

Utilities struggling to insure new coal power, report claims

New coal power capacity is becoming increasingly difficult to insure outside of China, with utilities now turning to inexperienced companies for coverage.
Wednesday 8th June 2022
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Net zero could double London's insurance market size

Net zero could double London's insurance market size

London's insurance market could double in size thanks to the various opportunities presented by the global transition to net-zero emissions, analysis suggests.
Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Cyber insurance claims to spike following Russia-Ukraine conflict

Cyber insurance claims to spike following Russia-Ukraine war

European and North American insurers should expect a spike in cyber insurance claims following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although these are likely to be manageable for most companies.
Wednesday 9th March 2022
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Fourth-busiest year for insurance M&A recorded

Fourth-busiest year for insurance M&A recorded

Last year was the fourth-busiest for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the global insurance industry, with the pandemic encouraging companies to seek alternative routes to growth.
Wednesday 16th February 2022
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Economic losses from natural disasters rise by one-third

Economic losses from natural disasters rise by one-third

Storms, floods, wildfires and earthquakes destroyed assets worth $280bn (£206bn) last year, which is a third more than the $210bn of losses recorded in 2020, Munich Re has revealed.
Wednesday 19th January 2022
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Insured losses from natural disasters hit $105bn

Insured losses from natural disasters hit $105bn

Insured losses from natural disasters hit $105bn
Tuesday 14th December 2021
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Enhancing reinsurance

Enhancing reinsurance

Enhancing reinsurance is an essential part of optimising life and health insurance companies’ financial position, says Greg Solomon
Wednesday 1st December 2021
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A stronger safety net for insurers handling counterparty credit risk

How do insurers deal with counterparty credit risk? Mudi Ugono discusses the findings of a survey carried out by the Insurer’s Hidden Risk From Reinsurance Recaptures Working Party
Wednesday 3rd November 2021
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