... Die vorliegende Studie zum globalen Nichtleben-Bereich untersucht die Rolle und Bedeutung von Brokern im Gewerbe- und Rückversicherungsmarkt ...

According to updated figures from Swiss Re, 60,000 people worldwide were killed by natural and man-made catastrophes in 2003. Over two thirds of these were the victims of earthquakes.(...)

Die Lebensversicherung wuchs 2002 weltweit um 3,0%, die Nichtlebensversicherung um 9,2%

The current crisis in equity markets will not hold back the growth of unit-linked life insurance for long. This is the conclusion of the latest sigma study "Unit-linked life insurance in western Europe: regaining momentum?".

Die Lebensversicherung schrumpfte um 1,8%, die Nichtlebensversicherung wuchs um 5,4%

From the increasing incidence of environmental pollution and soil contamination, to recurring natural disasters, the risks posed by the constant interaction between human activities and the environment are diverse, manifold and often catastrophic in their consequences. Therefore, the elaboration...

Pension funds and annuity providers need to effectively manage the longevity risk they are exposed to. Individuals receiving a lifetime income may live longer than expected or accounted for in the actuarial calculations to provision for these liabilities. Mismanaged longevity risk can...

Insurance data include: all gross insurance premiums and those relating only to direct insurance; spending on insurance per capita; and the market share of national insurance by country, relative to the OECD market total.

The financial management of catastrophe risks presents an important public policy challenge for governments across the world. Climate change, the increasing reliance on digital technologies and socioeconomic trends such as globalisation and urbanisation are affecting the frequency and severity...