Loïc Lanci joined Swiss Re as an Economist in 2021. Currently focusing on Europe, he conducts macroeconomic and re/insurance market analysis for the Group.
Loïc is a regular author of our Sigma publications, he provides in-depths insights on the macro-financial developments impacting our sector and collaborates with our partners to advance Swiss Re’s goals.
Prior to joining, Loïc worked at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C. from 2017 to 2021. From there, he brings experience in macro-surveillance activities, banking sector analysis and policy advisory for economic development.
Loïc holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Geneva and a Master’s degree in International Economics from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He is based in Zürich, Switzerland.
Global premium growth is slowing in both life and non-life insurance. After strong growth of 5.2% in 2024, premiums are forecast to grow just 2% in 2025, improving slightly to 2.3% in 2026
While life insurers’ exposures to illiquid assets have been rising, it does not necessarily lead to unmeasured risks. Private and illiquid credit cannot be traded or sold
The life insurance industry in 2024 looks very different to 15 years ago. Low interest rates from 2008 until the inflation surge after 2021 put huge strain on the traditional life
The surge in interest rates to 15-year highs significantly improves the outlook for life and annuity insurance. The life insurance industry today looks very different to 15 years ago
