Our Perspective
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It’s Finally 2021. How Will the Events of 2020 Influence Our Way Forward?
By Kara Raiguel January 12, 2021 English
Like many of you in early 2021, I am still processing the events of 2020 and what they mean for us as insurers and individuals. I hope your families and loved ones are physically and mentally healthy as we move into a new year, with hope for opportunities...
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PFAS and Microplastics - The Next “Toxic Torts” on the Horizon?
By Tim Fletcher December 15, 2020 English Chinese
For a number of years, Gen Re has maintained “Pollution Coverage Rulings & Maps,” a publication to inform clients of developments regarding the absolute pollution exclusion, the owned property exclusion and other related topics, such...
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Social Inflation - Measures of Wealth and Income Inequality Warrant Attention From Underwriters
By Christopher Mackeprang November 16, 2020 English
Our friends at Assured Research, LLC are known for their insightful “Assured Briefing” publication, which emphasizes data-driven analysis and actionability for insurers. We found the following article - that explores U.S. social inflation...
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Beyond 2020 - What Trends Will Shape U.S. P&C Insurance Over the Next 10 Years?
By Maria Slowinski November 11, 2020 English
Amid the COVID-19 chaos and challenges, insurers can easily lose sight of the other issues and developments more quietly affecting the insurance business. Perhaps that’s why a client asked us to look beyond 2020 to answer this question: What trends...
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Quantifying Social Inflation - Jury Awards, Income Inequality and the Bronx Jury Hypothesis
By Christopher Mackeprang September 24, 2020 English
Social inflation has been affecting the bottom lines of Liability insurers for a few years, but unfortunately it is a vague term that can manifest itself in a wide variety of ways. Most definitions include elements of attorney tactics, jury behavior,...
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Will the COVID-19 Liability Shields Protect Your Business From Customer Lawsuits?
By Tim Fletcher September 10, 2020 English
U.S. businesses are re-opening their doors with relief and anxiety. Even if customers return to shops and restaurants, the risk of potential COVID-19 exposures and liability hangs over their operations. Businesses following the latest safety regulations...
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