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Natural disasters drive $368bn in economic losses in 2024, says Aon

Climate risk reaches record losses with 60% of damages uninsured

US insurability crisis casts a dark cloud on Europe

Climate-driven losses in the US have led insurers to withdraw coverage. Could the same happen in Europe? Sarfraz Thind reports

L&H reinsurance poised for steady growth this year, says Swiss Re's sector CEO

Paul Murray anticipates moderate expansion amid shifting global pension and mortality landscapes

A year in data: three risks that defined the insurance industry in 2024

Natcat, cyber risk and geopolitics dominated the headlines this year

Julien Descombes: transition to IFRS standard in 2024 has been positive

Julien Descombes, chief underwriting officer for life and health reinsurance at Swiss Re, reviews 2024 and explains the emerging risks and regulations it will focus on in 2025

Swiss Re forecasts stable US P&C profitability, despite elevated uncertainty

The reinsurer expects the sector's premium growth to decelerate

InsuranceERM's 2024 review: Natural catastrophes and politics collide

Strong reinsurer appetite drives loss-free property cat rates down at 1 Jan renewals

But prices rise up to 30% for loss-affected books, says Guy Carpenter

Insurers excluding deep sea mining coverage amid sustainability risks - UPDATED

Four re/insurers have so far excluded the practice of deep sea mining

Europe expected to hit inflation target first as US price pressures stay sticky