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Global insurance industry growth outlook is mixed

29 June 2016

Global insurance industry grows steadily in 2015 amidst moderate economic growth but outlook is mixed, Swiss Re sigma report says

Swiss Re's new SONAR report explores top emerging risks for the re/insurance industry and society

25 May 2016

• Swiss Re's SONAR report highlights 21 emerging risks that the re/insurance industry should keep on its radar • The three emerging risks with the highest potential impact are "emerging markets crisis 2.0", "the great monetary experiment" and "Internet fragmentation" • Others topics of concern include "human-induced earthquakes" and "mass migration"

New Swiss Re sigma study looks at 21 frontier markets that will provide the next wave of insurance growth

03 May 2016

• Sigma report identifies 21 markets in Sub Saharan Africa, Latin America, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Asia with the right mix of conditions for insurance growth • Common features include GDP growth rates of 5-10% and low insurance penetration rates of less than 1.5% • There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach; insurers need to navigate differing regulatory regimes, cultural characteristics and economic situations • Frontier markets require a long-term commitment; there is a significant first-mover advantage for insurers who understand the markets and can position themselves for growth

Swiss Re reports strong first quarter net income of USD 1.2 billion; premium income rises to USD 7.9 billion

29 April 2016

• Group net income strong at USD 1.2 billion; premium income rises, reflecting profitable growth through large and tailored transactions • Property & Casualty Reinsurance net income USD 587 million; ROE 19.1% • Life & Health Reinsurance net income USD 244 million; ROE 16.1% • Corporate Solutions net income USD 80 million; ROE 13.5% • Life Capital net income USD 321 million; ROE 21.2%, supported by Guardian Financial Services acquisition • Strong return on investments of 3.7% in a challenging yield environment • Price quality of P&C Re portfolio remains attractive during April renewals • Moses Ojeisekhoba to become CEO Reinsurance; Jayne Plunkett to become Regional President and CEO Reinsurance, Asia and a member of the Group Executive Committee

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Global insured losses from disasters reach USD 37 billion in 2015; Tianjin explosions cause biggest insured loss, Swiss Re sigma study says

30 March 2016

Swiss Re proposes an 8.2% increase in the regular dividend to CHF 4.60 and a CHF 1.0 billion share buy-back programme

16 March 2016

Swiss Re reports 31% rise in 2015 net income to USD 4.6 billion, increases dividend to CHF 4.60 and proposes new share buy-back; Christian Mumenthaler to become Group CEO as of 1 July 2016

23 February 2016

Swiss RE and Veolia to partner under the auspices of the Rockefeller Foundation to speed up recovery in wake of catastrophes and build cities' resilience to broader critical risks

22 January 2016

Preliminary sigma estimates for 2015: global catastrophes cause economic losses of USD 85 billion

06 January 2016

Swiss Re confirms commitment to deliver long-term profitability and economic growth

08 December 2015

A strengthening economy to support insurance industry growth over the next two years, says Swiss Re's annual insurance outlook

25 November 2015

Swiss Re reports very strong 12% rise in net income to USD 3.7 billion for the first nine months of 2015

29 October 2015

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