All macroeconomics articles
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NewsSoft pricing is masking rising credit risk, warns Allianz Trade’s Murrow
Sarah Murrow, president and CEO of Allianz Trade Americas, told GR that trade credit insurance pricing is competitive but insolvencies are rising as supply chain risks become more complex
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NewsTariffs outweigh conflict concerns in latest Willis political risk survey
Political risk research from WTW ranked tariffs above international conflict as the leading political risk concern despite escalating tensions in the Middle East
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NewsMoody’s: European insurers face rising geopolitical and competitive pressures
Ratings agency gives stable outlook on European insurers, says P&C profitability has recovered and life demand remains strong, but gains are likely to plateau as pricing softens and Middle East risks grow
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NewsSwiss Re economists warn of ‘shifting sands’ in fragile global outlook
Growth in Europe looks steady but remains fragile in 2026–27, according to Swiss Re’s Sigma briefing held in London today, shaped by fiscal dominance, re-industrialisation, sticky inflation and elevated catastrophe losses
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NewsRe/insurer CFOs temper profit hopes amid low growth and geopolitical strain – Moody’s
European re/insurance leaders are rethinking profitability and capital deployment in 2025, according to Moody’s, as industry concerns shift to economic stagnation, competitive intensity and global instability.
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NewsComplacency is now biggest risk for insurers – Swiss Re’s Haegeli
Chief economist of Swiss Re Jérôme Haegeli spoke in London as the reinsurer launched its global economic and insurance outlook for 2025/26.
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NewsSwiss Re: major economies 'robust'; set to drive insurance growth
Non-life hard market expected to continue over 2024 and 2025, as inflation and rising claims costs push rates higher, according to The Swiss Re Institute.
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News‘Holiday from history’ is over – Howden geopolitical risk report
A record number of elections in 2024, amid escalating geopolitical risks, underscore the value of political violence and political risk insurance, Howden emphasised.
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NewsSocial and political change: The insurance industry at a crossroads
Beyond providing financial security, insurers are tasked with navigating a complex landscape of political, economic, and societal challenges, writes Antonio Serrapica, partner, Kearney.
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NewsMid-year renewals: Inflation takes its toll
Pricing was near “distress levels” at mid-year as reinsurers face their toughest market since 2008, says Gallagher Re
