All Life articles – Page 10
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Bird flu could hit US insurers with $24bn loss
"If a severe pandemic influenza were to occur our projections indicate that there could be a significant number of companies downgraded (many multi-notches)..."
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Munich Re: Pandemic risk still present
In spite of less media attention this winter, Munich Re says the risk of a global pandemic is still very high
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Survival of the fittest
During the last few years, the practices of both life insurers and reinsurers have undergone some dramatic changes, the most significant of which is consolidation. Alan Levin and Socheth Sor assess the impact.
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Chinese shockwaves
In the wake of the recent dive on Shanghai's Stock Exchange, which quickly impacted worldwide financial markets, Dr Milan Simic examines the potential impact of large losses from earthquakes and other natural hazards in China.
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GR Survey: China
With China being the word on everyone's lips at the moment, GR asked the industry about their plans to tap into opportunities in the country. Nick Thorpe presents the results.
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China opens for business
The Year of the Pig promises to be a prosperous one for China's insurance and reinsurance industry. As the Middle Kingdom further opens its doors, Helen Yates considers the main challenges for the market and its new entrants.
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Swiss Re provides China healthcare solution
Swiss Re is proposing a public-private solution in tackling healthcare financing for China's 1.3 billion people
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Scottish Re shareholders approve deal
Scottish Re's shareholders have voted in favour of a last chance deal with MassMutual; ratings are unchanged
