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U.S. Population Shift - De-Urbanization and What It Means to Insurers

By Lonnie Van Houten |March 25, 2021|English

We are now more than a year into the COVID‑19 pandemic, and social distancing, masks and hand sanitizers are still the norm. Many workers, such as those in the service and hospitality industries, don’t have the luxury of working remotely, causing...
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A Claims Perspective of P&C Issues - More of the Same to Come?

By Glenn Frankel |February 04, 2021|English

I joined Gen Re last May, and 2020, to say the least, was a tumultuous and challenging year, both professionally and personally. And the events at the U.S. Capitol got 2021 off to a turbulent start. But we’ll rebound, and at Gen Re we look forward...
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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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