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Wildfire Season is Here - Underwriting Factors and Tools for the Wildfire Peril [Part 1 of series]

Property | Aug 10, 2020| English

Wildfire in the U.S. has recently evolved from a secondary afterthought to more of a primary peril. We have seen the insurance industry scrambling to find information, resources and tools to help deal with this highly destructive peril that is more...

Individual Disability in the U.S. - Behind the Numbers

Disability | Jul 28, 2020| English

Gen Re recently released the results of our annual U.S. Individual Disability Market Survey. Overall, 2019 was not a great year from a sales perspective; however, if you look beyond the sales numbers there were some very positive results in certain...

Is the Time Finally Right for D&O in China?

Professional Liability | Jul 20, 2020| English

Since its inception in the 1930s, D&O insurance has become an important part of the corporate governance of global listed companies. Though its uptake in China has been lukewarm so far, this is set to change.

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By Tim Fletcher | Jul 23, 2020 | English

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When Catastrophes and COVID-19 Collide - Adjusting Your Insurance Claim Adjustment Plans

By Sue Stein | Jul 17, 2020 | English

After wildfires and earthquakes during the past quarter, insurers faced the challenge of adjusting property claims in COVID-19 conditions. While these events were significant, how will insurers respond when a major hurricane, tornado or megafire arrives? In...
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COVID-19 in India - Why Has the Country Fared Comparatively Well So Far?

By Dr. Sara Kannampuzha | Jun 19, 2020 | English

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By Chuck Lawson | Jun 19, 2020 | English

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