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Keeping a Watch on Fire Insurance Losses in France
By Tristan Trouillard May 23, 2022 English Français
Gen Re is pleased to present the results of our yearly review of fire losses in the French market. All the market’s key insurance players took part in our study, representing more than EUR 3B of aggregated insured losses over the last 10 years. Our database The...
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Political and Societal Unrest – What Are the Implications for Insurers?
By Tim Fletcher May 18, 2022 English
A change in seasons again brings hopeful signs that much of pre-pandemic life is returning. Current COVID‑19 variants, while more contagious, are less virulent than earlier variants. U.S. workers in many sectors are returning to offices under a new hybrid...
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Big Battery Storage – A Highly Charged Risk
By Simon Warren Mar 08, 2022 English Deutsch
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) continue to play a vital role in the pursuit of net zero carbon emissions. But the technology used in this growing sector is not as benign as it might first appear, and the fire risks associated with BESS are potentially...
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Series: Property MattersLarge-Battery Storage Facilities – Understanding and Underwriting the Risks
Issue: Oct 28, 2021 Property English Deutsch
As efforts to decarbonize the global economy gather pace, the construction of new large battery storage facilities is also picking up speed. This article provides Property underwriters with an overview of the key risks specific to these facilities.
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