Asia FX Edges Lower, Dollar Steadies With Inflation On Tap
The value of currencies in Asia decreased except for some, which remained stable against the US dollar in light of expected inflation figures
Inflation rates
Inflation Rates reviews covers updates and analyses related to changes in inflation. It provides insights into how inflation rates fluctuate over time and their impact on various sectors.
This category explores the causes and consequences of inflation, including its effects on purchasing power, interest rates, and economic policies. It also examines historical trends and current inflation data to offer a comprehensive understanding of how inflation influences financial decisions and economic stability. The content is designed to help readers grasp the complexities of inflation and its broader implications for individuals, businesses, and the economy.
Re/insurance Rate Hikes Should Spur Investor Interest in Reinsurance Sector
While insurers may have winced at the spike in property-catastrophe prices at the Jan. 1 renewals, the resulting rate hikes and new policy terms should spur investor interest
How Insurers Respond to Inflationary Shocks? Insurance Economics Perspective
Every insurer should closely monitor price developments, focusing on the drivers relevant to the respective insurance coverages, such as repair costs, construction prices or medical inflation
Impact of Inflation & Rising Interest Rates on Insurance Industry
The immediate impact of inflation on non-life (P&C and health) insurers’ earnings is negative, primarily through rising future claims costs on current insurance policies
How High Inflation & Hiked Base Rates Can Impact the (Re)Insurers Balance Sheets?
In response to high inflation, central banks have hiked their base rates, which, in turn, can impact the balance sheets of (re)insurers as a result of fixed-interest securities falling in value
The Great Moderation. BlackRock`s Global Macroeconomic & Invest Outlook
Central banks to live with inflation, but only after stalling growth. The Great Moderation, from the mid-1980s until 2019 before pandemic struck, was a remarkable period
Allianz Global Economic Outlook and Market Forecast
Global growth is entering a soft patch this year as uncertainty due to geopolitical risks remains high
Since the war began, global reinsurers have bundled risks from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus, excluding them from reinsurance contracts. This has reduced available capital and hindered economic stability
4 years after the pandemic began in 2020, many countries still report higher death rates. For Life and Health (L&H) insurance, this poses a challenge
The positive reinsurance market outlook comes from de-risking as much as pricing with changes in terms and conditions, rising attachment points and tightening of wording
ILS market remains a significant capital source for reinsurers in 2024. Alternative capital estemated at $110 bn, with the catastrophe bond market growing to $45 bn