Swiss Re's insurance outlook for 2015 sees growth opportunities for insurers in a difficult environment
? Global economy to strengthen moderately in 2015 but prospects
for different regions are mixed
? Long-term investments will continue to be a challenge despite
growth and rising interest rates
? Real non-life premiums forecast to rise by 1.4% in the advanced
markets in 2015; growth in emerging markets to recover to 8%
? Global life premium growth expected at 4% in 2015
? Property catastrophe reinsurance rates will likely remain under
pressure at the 2015 renewals; thereafter decreases are expected
to slow
? Aviation rates are increasing; in other segments, differences by
market exist