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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...

Riots and Civil Commotion - Disquieting Times Ahead

Property | Jul 23, 2020| English

There existed an eerie and historical sense of déjà vu as riots broke out in Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and other cities around the country in late May and early June. Images of burning buildings, looting and vandalism...

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.

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

Property | 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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Demographic Change in Mexico – An Opportunity and a Challenge for the Insurance Industry

Issue: Apr 23, 2019| L/H General Industry | English
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Issue: Mar 22, 2018| L/H General Industry | English
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Violent Death in Latin America – The Impact on Life Insurance Products

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

Riots and Civil Commotion - Disquieting Times Ahead

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

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

Hotel Liability: Simple Actions, Better Results

Demographic Change in Mexico – An Opportunity and a Challenge for the Insurance Industry

Unemployment Coverage in Life Loan Products in Latin America – An Underestimated Risk?

Violent Death in Latin America – The Impact on Life Insurance Products