Insurance Industry

Global Insurance Sector Outlook' 2023

Global Insurance Sector Outlook’ 2023: Insurers’ Growth and M&A Deals

Insurers received a boost from hardening property-casualty rates, but the growth outlook for the insurance sector in the 2023 year appears to be a mixed bagDeals up across the globe While deal activity was up on all regions in 2022, underlying trends point to mixed investor sentiment.

Belgian & Dutch Insurers’ Investments Should be Resilient to Credit Risks

Belgian & Dutch Insurers’ Investments Should be Resilient to Credit Risks

Belgian and Dutch insurers’ conservative investment portfolios should be resilient to rising credit risks amid weakening economic conditions and tightening monetary policy

Most Insurance Companies are Sitting on Significant Losses in Fixed Income

Most Insurance Companies are Sitting on Significant Investment Losses

The increase in interest rates over the last year has been positive for life insurers in Europe, improving both solvency and financial results

US Insurers’ Investments to the Failed Banks are Modest

US Insurers’ Investments to the Failed Banks are Modest

Insurers’ investments to the failed banks (Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate and Signature Bank) are modest. Fitch-rated insurance entities’ direct investment exposure

Life & Health Insurance Should Focus on Inclusion: Availability, Accessibility, Affordability

Life & Health Inclusive Insurance : Availability, Accessibility, Affordability

No Life & Health (L&H) insurance market is fully inclusive. This is supported by the findings of Swiss Re Institute L&H Insurance Inclusion Radar

Impact of Natural Catastrophic Risks for the US P&C Insurance Market

Impact of Natural Catastrophic Risks for the US P&C Insurance Market

The US P&C insurance industry has experienced challenges in recent years due, in large part, to increases in the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes

Mergers & Acquisitions Activity in 2023 Will Remain Muted. Global M&A Volume & Capital

Mergers & Acquisitions Activity in 2023. Global M&A Volume & Capital

Mergers and acquisitions activity (M&A) at the beginning of 2023 is expected to remain somewhat muted, consistent with the environment in the second half of 2022

Vendors & Cyber Insurers Must Work Together to Better Underwrite Cyber Insurance Policies

Vendors & Insurers Must Work Together to Better Underwrite Cyber Insurance Policies

Cyber threats, like ransomware and data breaches, are growing at a rapid rate, and the need for cyber insurance to protect against these evolving threats has never been greater

Value of Global Private Equity Deals with Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment

Value of Global Private Equity Deals with Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment

The value of global private equity deals with sovereign wealth fund investment fell by nearly half. Transactions with sovereign wealth fund investment totaled $39 billion