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Swiss Re targets China, India and Brazil
Swiss Re is looking at acquisitions in China, India and Brazil to boost growth.
Swiss Re warns of $44bn loss scenario from Chinese flood and storm surge
With its large economy and over half of its manufacturing centres exposed to flood risk, China represents a much bigger risk to insurers than Thailand, according to a new report from Swiss Re.
Reinsurer stocks plummet amid flood fears
Shares in Munich Re and Hannover Re fell around 3.5% to the bottom of pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index as flooding in parts of Europe raises the prospect of hefty damage claims.
View from the Top: Emerging Indonesia
Clarence Wong, chief economist at Swiss Re Asia, shares his views on the potential for the insurance industry in Indonesia arguing there will be short term difficulties but the long term gains are worth it.
Swiss Re "on target" after $1.4bn Q1 net income
Swiss Re is “on track to achieve its financial targets” after posting net income of $1.4bn for the first quarter, up 21% on the prior year period.
Swiss Re Q1 income jumps 21%
Swiss Re is “on track to achieve its financial targets” after posting net income of $1.4bn for the first quarter, up 21% on the prior year period.
Climate change: Insuring the future
Climate change is a global issue of huge importance to the safety and security of future generations and the environment. How can insurers play their part? Sam Barrett explains.
Swiss Re aims to show impact of quake risk on Latam communities
The Swiss Re Foundation and the GEM Foundation have unveiled a three-year collaborative project to create the first picture of seismic risk in Latin America to incorporate social and economic factors.
Former Catlin boss Freshwater to take on CFO role at Zurich
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater to the role of chief financial officer for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK.
Standard Club launches hull facility
Standard Club managers Charles Taylors have arranged a hull and machinery facility for Standard Club members, with cover provided by Swiss Re and certain Lloyd’s of London Syndicates.
Swiss Re increases dividend as Francis joins board
Shareholders Swiss Re shareholders have approved an increase in the regular dividend from CHF3.00 to CHF3.50 per share as well as an additional special dividend of CHF4.00 per share.
Top 5 Asian news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Europe View from the Top: Remaining relevant
The reinsurance industry has been a great enabler of risk-taking, supporting the development of the global economic system since the 17th century.
Sandy topped 2012 losses while Italy saw record earthquake damage
A rare series of Italian earthquakes caused insured losses in excess of $1.6bn in 2012, the highest ever recorded in the country, according to Swiss Re.
Emerging market megacities will be "gamechanger" says Swiss Re
Eight of the top megacities in the world will be in emerging markets by 2025, according to Swiss Re.
My Best XI David Coupe, owner, EC3 Legal
David Coupe, owner of law firm EC3 Legal, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Coupe has chosen largely from the world of underwriting, with a reinsurer taking the key spot in goal. There is also room in the side for the world’s…
Willis appoints new European captive head
Lesley Harding has been named chief executive officer of Willis' global captive practice in Europe, effective 1 March.
Swiss Re reports 2012 net income up 60%
Swiss Re has reported soaring net income alongside a special dividend for shareholders driven by P&C reinsurance business.
Swiss Re full year net income rises to $4.2bn
Swiss Re posted net income of $4.2bn for the full year 2012, driven by strong profitability in property and casualty reinsurance and strong investment result.
Financing the growing costs of disasters
Reto Schnarwiler, head of global partnerships for Swiss Re, Americas and EMEA says that a lack of insurance and the growing costs of disasters are hitting individuals and governments hard. He explores how government partnerships with insurers can help…
CNC conducted ‘incomplete economic analysis’ of cartel insurers
Improper economic analysis by Spain’s competition commission led it to wrongly find eight insurers guilty of price fixing, according to legal experts.
Am Best affirms Swiss Re rating
Swiss Re's A+ financial strength rating and issuer credit ratings of ‘aa‘ have been affirmed by AM Best.
Swiss Re splits agriculture and aviation divisions
Swiss Re is to separate its agriculture and aviation divisions as part of a reorganisation of its special lines.
Swiss Re reorganises special lines
Swiss Re is to separate its agriculture and aviation divisions as part of a reorganisation of its special lines.