All macroeconomics articles
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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
