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
“Inflation” category covers topics related to the economic concept of inflation. Inflation refers to the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, causing purchasing power to fall.
This category explores various aspects of inflation, including its causes, effects, and implications for consumers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. Content may include analyses of inflation trends, the impact of inflation on different sectors, and strategies for managing inflation risks.
Articles may also address the role of inflation in monetary policy and its influence on financial markets. By examining these elements, the “Inflation” category provides insights into how inflation shapes economic conditions and financial decisions.
Largest US Corporate Bankruptcy Filings Gained More Momentum
US corporate bankruptcy filings gained more momentum in February 2024, underpinned by a flurry of filings in the healthcare sector
Personal & Commercial Auto Liability Insurance in the US. Impact of Inflation
Inflationary trends in auto liability insurance, personal and commercial combined, drove loss and defense containment costs between $96 bn and $105 bn higher
U.S. Auto Insurance Performance & Underwriting Results Drops on Inflation
U.S. personal auto insurers saw a sharp deterioration in underwriting performance for 1H2022, according to mid-year segment results from public company GAAP filings
Global Insurance Premium to surpass $7 trln. World Insurance Outlook
Swiss Re estimate strong 6.1% nominal growth in total premiums (non-life and life). That translates into near flat growth (+0.4%)
Global cyber insurance and reinsurance industry supported by solid underwriting profitability in 2023 and 2024, with expectations for this trend to continue into 2025
North American life insurer credit losses will remain benign in 2025, despite modest increases due to ongoing pressure on commercial real estate (CRE) assets
Global reinsurers’ profitability will remain strong in 2025 despite lower risk-adjusted prices for most business lines when reinsurance contracts were renewed on 1 January
McGill in partnership with FortuneGuard and ARX introduced a new war risk reinsurance facility to provide commercial property coverage in Ukraine