Swiss Re sigma series Reshaping the social contract: the role of insurance in reducing income inequality

Rising income inequality within many economies continues to be a concerning trend that threatens to undermine social cohesion, economic growth and the stability of financial markets.

The Swiss Re sigma 3/2022 report "Reshaping the social contract: the role of insurance in reducing income inequality"  explores the dynamics of inequality across the world and aims to understand how the current macroeconomic and geopolitical environment might further influence these. The research  also examines the respective roles of the public and private sectors, including the insurance industry, in tackling this growing societal issue.

In the virtual launch event, Swiss Re's Group Chief Economist Jerome Jean Haegeli was joined by a panel of leading international experts to discuss key drivers and inherent risks of inequality, and how the insurance industry can help governments reshape the social contract.