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%