Knowledge | Gen Re

It’s Finally 2021. How Will the Events of 2020 Influence Our Way Forward?

General Liability, Property | Jan 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...

COVID-19 and Working From Home – How Will They Change a Claimant’s Journey?

Disability | Jan 21, 2021| English

Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how effectively colleagues can collaborate when they are away from the office. What impact will these changes have on the development for the Claims management in DI insurance in the future?

PFAS and Microplastics - The Next “Toxic Torts” on the Horizon?

General Liability | Dec 15, 2020| English

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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By Joan Coverson Dec 03, 2020 | English

The Income Protection (IP) market should brace itself for more COVID-19-related claims, as the second wave of the pandemic continues to unfold and the government’s job retention schemes gradually unwind. An indication of the profound uncertainty that...
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Issue: Aug 11, 2020| Life | English
Is it right to assume that someone who has experienced mental illness in the past has a higher risk of becoming unable to work in the future? We challenge some of the myths surrounding mental health, employment and Disability cover.
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The Impact of Vaping on Life Insurance Risk [Part 3 of series]

By Dr. Thomas Ashley Jul 21, 2020 | English

Putting together the health effects of nicotine and the chemical components of regular commercial e-cigarette inhalants leads to a conclusion that the risk is small but not trivial. Given that we need a long-term assessment, yet have only short-term experience,...
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Group Term Life Carriers Brace for Change

By Mike Fullerton Jul 16, 2020 | English

For nearly two decades, Gen Re has been tracking results for the Group Term Life (GTL) industry. We’ve seen various impacts on the marketplace, from mergers, acquisitions and subsequent growth to serious economic downturns. However, these past experiences...
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