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Tackling the here and now: why we need to rethink our natural catastrophe risk models Published date: 07 Apr 2021 Published by: Swiss Re Group Content Type: Blog While 2020 had far more than its fair share of tragedy and disaster as a result of the pandemic, major catastrophes of other ... By Martin Bertogg, Head Facultative Property UK&I & MEA, CUO P&C Reinsurance Go to Tackling the here and now: why we need to rethink our natural catastrophe risk models
Why hasn't COVID-19 led to an increase in life insurance protection? Published date: 26 Mar 2021 Published by: Swiss Re Institute Content Type: Blog COVID-19 has made the value of life more palpable but life insurance sales have not seen an increase since the pandemic started. By Julien Descombes, Former Chief Underwriting Officer L&H Re, Life & Health Reinsurance Go to Why hasn't COVID-19 led to an increase in life insurance protection?
How the medical community adapted treatments to save COVID-19 patients Published date: 08 Mar 2021 Published by: Swiss Re Institute Content Type: Blog Early on in the pandemic we had no understanding of the behavior of the disease. By Nicola Charlton, Former UW R&D Senior Medical Officer, Global Core Solutions, UW & MedRe Go to How the medical community adapted treatments to save COVID-19 patients
Lessons learned in containing a borderless pandemic Published date: 02 Mar 2021 Published by: Swiss Re Institute Content Type: Blog Rapid action early on saves lives and reduces economic disruption – so in the future we must act faster. By Stephen Kramer, Former Emerging Risks Research Lead, SRI Research & Engagement Go to Lessons learned in containing a borderless pandemic
Why hurricane risk modelling has to change Published date: 06 Jan 2021 Published by: Swiss Re Group Content Type: Blog It has been a record year for hurricanes, with 30 named storms battering the North Atlantic since the start of the summer. By Martin Bertogg, Head Facultative Property UK&I & MEA, CUO P&C Reinsurance Go to Why hurricane risk modelling has to change
Lessons to remember from a year to forget Published date: 18 Dec 2020 Published by: Swiss Re Group Content Type: Blog With an extraordinary year coming to an end, I am optimistic that we'll see a strong economic recovery in 2021. By Jerome Jean Haegeli, Group Chief Economist, Head of Swiss Re Institute Go to Lessons to remember from a year to forget
Why digital lifestyle data is a turning point for the life and health industry Published date: 02 Dec 2020 Published by: Reinsurance Content Type: Blog We are revolutionising how we assess, underwrite and even manage mortality risk. By Jolee Crosby, CEO Reinsurance Canada Go to Why digital lifestyle data is a turning point for the life and health industry
How COVID-19 is rebooting the insurance digitalisation roadmap in Southeast Asia Published date: 13 Oct 2020 Published by: Swiss Re Group Content Type: Blog Insurers are presented with a rare window of opportunity to accelerate the digital transformation. By Jolene Loh, Former Head Client Markets L&H SEA Go to How COVID-19 is rebooting the insurance digitalisation roadmap in Southeast Asia
Five ways behavioural insights can improve COVID tracking apps Published date: 16 Sep 2020 Published by: Swiss Re Group Content Type: Blog A few weeks ago, the EU announced that the use of tracking apps for the ongoing pandemic would be voluntary. Best estimates say ... By Francesca Tamma, Head L&H Behavioural Research, CUO L&H Reinsurance Go to Five ways behavioural insights can improve COVID tracking apps
Countries must seize the opportunity to build back better Published date: 14 Aug 2020 Published by: Swiss Re Group Content Type: Blog The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic represents a significant challenge to global health and economies. By Jerome Jean Haegeli, Group Chief Economist, Head of Swiss Re Institute Go to Countries must seize the opportunity to build back better