Here we highlight the most popular stories among our GC@BB series, which featured our review of critical issues shaping the reinsurance industry. These were the focus of discussions at the recent Baden Baden Reinsurance Symposium, which was hosted by Guy Carpenter.
Climate Resilience – Opportunities for the Insurance Industry: The potential impact of the effects of climate change is requiring multiple stakeholders to re-think their approach to climate resilience. In recent years we have witnessed heightened weather volatility, and according to the majority of scientific opinion, this trend is expected to continue.
Motor Insurance in EMEA: Evolving at Speed: Motor insurance is the most widely purchased property and casualty product in Europe and represents an important platform in the region for both traditional and non-traditional products, managing general agents, captives and other affinity and distribution platforms.
A Changing Climate: Climate change has long been a topic of considerable debate. Its profile has been raised further recently by two key developments: first, the occurrence of several high profile losses where climate change may have played a contributory role (for example, the California wildfires) and second, regulatory initiatives, particularly in Europe, to stimulate the industry’s focus on this area.