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Swiss Re: nat cat insured losses break $100bn threshold again in 2022
Natural catastrophes in 2022 included hurricane Ian, hailstorms in France and flooding in Australia
Maintain pricing discipline, despite easing inflation, says Swiss Re
The reinsurer says inflation will increase P&C claims costs by 5-7.5% across five main markets
Swiss Re reduces carbon intensity of corporate bonds and equities by 42%
The reinsurer also highlights green transition opportunities
"Ample scope" for life and health insurance to be more inclusive, says Swiss Re Institute
The reinsurer ranks countries based on the inclusiveness of their L&H insurance markets.
FWD grew net operating profits 83% in 2022
Group raised $1.8bn of private capital since 2021
Swiss Re favours exposure to big natcats over secondary perils in 2023
Overall exposure to natural catastrophes remains the same as 2022
IAG reports "notable decrease" in reinsurers' appetite for property risk
Auckland floods lead Australasian group to increase natcat budget
"More ripples than waves" from China reopening, says Swiss Re
The reopening could slow an expected decline in inflation
"Inflation risk is still there", Swiss Re analyst warns
Life insurance lapse risk has yet to materialise
Understanding of nature risk is accelerating fast, say risk experts
However it still lags understanding of climate risk