African Nat cats still underinsured
December 12, 2016
In a global context, Nat Cat events on the African continent barely feature. In the years 1980-2014, economic losses from these events in Africa have been estimated
Not just about tough times
December 7, 2016
The reinsurance industry, just like the rest of business, has had a tough year and, although their is recognition that the tough times are not over, reinsurers have been resilient
Flood risk in Africa: an insurable peril
December 6, 2016
A functioning insurance system is essential to secure economic growth in the face of natural catastrophes. Currently only about 70% of all natural catastrophe losses
Hurricane Matthew causes up to $15bn
November 10, 2016
Aon Benfield’s catastrophe model development team launched the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster
Swiss Re: $3 billion for 2016 so far
November 7, 2016
Latest Swiss Re reports show a strong net income of USD 3.0 billion for the first nine months of 2016, supported by solid underwriting and strong investment results; all Business
Israel Muchena interview
September 22, 2016
Tony van Niekerk of COVER magazine interviewed Israel Muchena, assistant director, African Re Mauritius as part of the Professional Specialist Commentator series. Israel was asked to give a brief
Reinsurance demand increasing
September 19, 2016
On 12 September Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor of Aon, released the September 2016 edition of its Reinsurance Market Outlook report in Monte Carlo.
Dow Jones affirms Swiss Re’s sustainability
September 9, 2016
Swiss Re named sector leader in sustainability for the tenth time; improving on its 2015 scores across all three sustainability dimensions. The announcement underlines Swiss Re’s
