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Reinsurance at the forefront as Iran conflict drives global energy shock: Peak Re
30th March 2026
In a recent analysis from Peak Re, the Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, the company set out its assessment of the economic and re/insurance market implications of the Iran conflict, with analysis led by Vice President, Economist, Kritika Kashyap. Peak Re frame the situation not simply as a geopolitical crisis, but as ... Read the full article
Rising CPI driven by geopolitical volatility to amplify future peak loss costs, warns Swiss Re
19th March 2026
As the world navigates significant geopolitical uncertainty and volatility, oil price developments driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are expected to push consumer price inflation (CPI) higher, potentially increasing insured losses in a peak loss event, according to Swiss Re's Group Chief Economist, Jerome Jean Haegeli. Current tensions ... Read the full article
Rising legal exposure for ultra-processed food manufacturers amid new government-led lawsuits: Swiss Re
17th March 2026
Research published by the reinsurance company Swiss Re in sigma insights 05/2026 examines the evolving legal exposure connected to ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The analysis, written by Jonathan Anchen, Head of Market Intelligence at Swiss Re, and Vinitha Ajit, Research Analyst at Swiss Re, assesses how litigation strategies, scientific debates and public ... Read the full article
Re/insurance sector to gain from steady growth and easing inflation in 2026: Swiss Re
12th March 2026
The global re/insurance industry is expected to continue benefiting from a broadly favourable external operating environment in 2026, supported by solid global economic growth of around 2.8%, broadly in line with 2025, and further moderating inflation, despite short-term volatility, according to Swiss Re’s annual report. The reinsurer noted that in 2025, ... Read the full article
Ortec Finance warns insurers of mounting climate-driven financial pressures
10th December 2025
Ortec Finance, recognised for its technology and risk-management expertise within the financial sector, has issued new findings that underscore how rapidly climate pressures are reshaping the insurance industry’s financial outlook. The company’s research concludes that insurers will need a fundamental shift in their investment strategy if they intend to protect their ... Read the full article
Global growth outlook strengthens as MAPFRE Economics lifts 2025 forecast
5th December 2025
The latest assessment from international insurance group MAPFRE Economics points to a more favourable environment for insurers worldwide. MAPRE notes that steadier economic conditions, improved financing in major markets and a gentler inflation backdrop are setting the stage for continued expansion across the sector. According to its new projections, life insurance activity ... Read the full article
Climate and inflation pressures drive record losses, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions
24th October 2025
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a provider of data and analytics for the insurance and financial industries, has released its 10th annual US Home Trends Report. The study offers a detailed look at how claims trends across different perils are shaping the US home insurance market, helping carriers make more informed decisions in ... Read the full article
Insurers prepare for another year of uncertainty, says BlackRock
21st October 2025
Insurance companies remain cautious as inflation once again emerges as one of the leading macroeconomic risks, according to BlackRock’s 14th annual Global Insurance Report. BlackRock, the asset manager, surveyed 463 senior investment professionals across 33 markets representing a combined US$23 trillion in assets under management. The findings highlight an industry balancing prudence ... Read the full article
Geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption & inflation, top risks for business leaders: Beazley
23rd September 2025
In today's fast-changing global environment, there has been a sharp and rapid shift in how global leaders are prioritising risk, with geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption and inflation becoming top concerns, a recent Beazley survey revealed. This new risk perception marks a significant change from seven months prior, in January 2025, ... Read the full article
Turkish non-life insurance sector gradually stabilising amid stronger pricing: Fitch
14th July 2025
Fitch Ratings, a credit rating agency known for its comprehensive financial analysis and market insights, has provided an updated outlook on the Turkish non-life insurance sector. Their latest report highlights a cautious yet optimistic path toward market stabilisation, driven by improved pricing strategies and high interest rates that are expected to ... Read the full article
Insurance sector holds firm against tariffs: MAPFRE
23rd May 2025
MAPFRE Economics, the research arm of MAPFRE, a Spanish-domiciled insurer, in its latest Economic and Industry Outlook report, notes that the insurance sector holds firm against President Trump’s tariffs. However, lower economic activity globally could impact the industry, so the optimistic outlook forecast at the beginning of 2025 has cooled down ... Read the full article
RenRe CEO affirms core business is insulated from tariffs and economic downturns
25th April 2025
During RenaissanceRe's first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Kevin J. O'Donnell focused early remarks on the impact of tariffs and inflation—two major forces shaping the global economic landscape and the reinsurer's business strategy. He emphasised that these macroeconomic factors continue to influence pricing, risk assessment, and overall market behaviour, with direct implications ... Read the full article
MAPFRE Economics raises global growth forecast to 3.1% for 2025, led by Asia
27th March 2025
MAPFRE Economics, the research arm of MAPFRE, a Spain-based insurance company, has raised its global growth forecast in its latest Economic and Industry Outlook 2025 report, projecting a 3.1% increase in global GDP for 2025, a slight upward revision from previous estimates. The report also anticipates a 3% global growth rate ... Read the full article
Prolonged US tariffs expected to impact insurers’ loss costs, says AM Best
20th March 2025
AM Best, a credit rating agency focused on the insurance industry, has warned that the planned imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with increased tariffs on China, is likely to negatively affect the insurance industry, particularly in the US homeowners’ and auto insurance sectors. According ... Read the full article
Global megatrends driving slower growth and higher inflation: Munich Re
17th January 2025
Munich Re’s Economic Research team predicts that global megatrends will affect macroeconomic conditions over the long term, leading to a decade of slower growth and higher inflation. The firm forecasts average global economic growth of 2.5% and inflation of 2.2% in industrialised countries between 2025 and 2034, compared with 3.1% growth ... Read the full article
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