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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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The Impact of Diabetes on Latin America – An Analysis of Risk Factors Causing Diabetes and Challenges the Insurance Industry Is Facing

Issue: May 14, 2019| Life | English
The WHO figures show that diabetes is the second most common cause of death in Mexico. We look at developing trends for the disease across Latin America and discuss why designing products for diabetic risks remains a challenge for insurers.
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Underwriting Type 2 Diabetes in China – Considering Both Insurance Product and Individual Health Factors

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Sugar and Fat – and Diet Research

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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

World Cancer Day - Celebrating a Decline in U.S. Cancer Mortality

The Impact of Diabetes on Latin America – An Analysis of Risk Factors Causing Diabetes and Challenges the Insurance Industry Is Facing

Underwriting Type 2 Diabetes in China – Considering Both Insurance Product and Individual Health Factors

Sugar and Fat – and Diet Research