Author: Jakki Green
2025 natural disaster figures drop from 2024 but still bust US$100 billion, warns Munich Re
Natural disasters caused significant losses worldwide in 2025. All in all, damage amounting to some US$224 billion was incurred, of which insurers cov [...]
Global collaboration continues despite major challenges, finds WEF
The overall level of global collaboration has held steady in the face of sustained pressure, but its shape is changing as geopolitical tensions, confl [...]
Record reinsurance capital pivotal to profitable growth opportunities for insurers, suggests Aon
Insurers were set to benefit from more flexible reinsurance rates as they went into January 1 renewals thanks to record-breaking levels of reinsurance [...]
Poor countries still losing out on proactive disaster risk finance, warns Centre for Disaster Protection
New global analysis reveals a sharp rise in proactive disaster risk finance across all country groupings, but the poorest and most fragile countries s [...]
West losing political influence in Africa, finds new WTW report
The international trade landscape was altered beyond recognition in 2025, a year defined by US tariff deals, reports broker WTW, and a year in which S [...]
Santam syndicate to open for business at Lloyd’s
Santam Syndicate 1918, the new venture by Africa from the Santam Group has been granted Lloyd’s final permission to underwrite for business incepting [...]
Systemic risk limited in life sector, finds IAIS
Systemic risk in the life insurance sector appears limited at the global aggregated level, according to a new paper from the International Association [...]
Rates continue to soften in energy market, reports Willis
Insurance buyers remain in a strong position to optimise both cost and coverage as the market moves into 2026, according to a new review from Willis.
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Extreme weather events increasing risks for cities, farmers and infrastructure, COP30 hears
Cities, as well as strategic sectors such as agribusiness and infrastructure, are increasingly punished by the frequency and severity of extreme weath [...]
International regulators highlight critical role of insurance in mitigating natcat impacts
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) has stressed the critical role of insurance in mitigating these impacts while highlighti [...]