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US/China Trade Conflict Poses the Top Risk to Global Growth
Insurance markets continue to support resilience, with global premiums forecast to increase by 3 percent annually in real terms in 2020 and 2021, despite a slowing world economy, according to the latest Swiss Re Sigma Report,"Sustaining resilience amid slowing growth: global economic and insurance market outlook 2020/21." Read More
Lloyd's "Blueprint One": A Critique
In this review and critique of the recently released Lloyd's "Blueprint One," a strategic plan for the future of the market, we offer commentary concerning how captive insurers may want to participate in this process. Additionally, we are seeking feedback from captives with their own thoughts of this process. Read More
Market Continues To Firm in Most Regions of the Globe
According to Marsh's "Global Insurance Market Index," the third quarter of 2019 signifies the eighth consecutive quarter of global commercial insurance pricing increases. Read More
IVANS Commercial Lines Premium Renewal Rates Upward Trend Continues
IVANS announced its October 2019 results. Year over year, all lines of business, except workers compensation, experienced an increase in average premium renewal rate. Read More
Microinsurance Provides Reverse Innovation for Traditional Markets
Access to insurance is a key component of financial stability. Support of financial inclusion has taken a greater hold globally as more major insurers and reinsurers incorporate dedicated microinsurance operations, socially-minded impact investors fund microcredit and microinsurance programs in developing countries, and governments extend insurance access to lower-income citizens. Read More