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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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