As the initial systemic shock that COVID-19 has had across the globe begins to abate, healthcare has proven economically resilient relative to other sectors. The crisis has however fundamentally changed the short- and medium-term future healthcare landscape – impacting both the healthcare provider and life sciences industries. ... Continue Reading »
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Is Coronavirus About to Cause the Next Global Financial Crisis?
The ongoing coronavirus is extracting a heavy toll on financial markets and investors’ psychological well-being. Much of the focus of headlines has been on the gut-wrenching losses in major global stock and commodity markets, disorienting spikes in equity volatility and plunges in treasury yields. But the shaky foundations of the USD 72 trillion global corporate debt market a ... Continue Reading »
How Can Large Asset Owners Make the Most of Nontraditional Risks?
Asset owners and investment managers pursuing sustainable capital growth face a new world of risk. The challenges, as highlighted in the World Economic Forum’s most recent Global Risks Report, don’t fit within conventional investment theory, according to Fiona Dunsire, Wealth Leader of Growth Markets at Mercer, Peter Grant, Principal at Mercer Investments and Richard Silvan, Inv ... Continue Reading »
Industry in investor “sweet spot”
Richard Hewitt, Head of Business Intelligence, EMEA Contact Insurers bucking standard competitive cycle response Current dynamics look set to continue for long term in spite of recent catastrophe losses Investor appeal will remain strong ... Continue Reading »
Industry in investor “sweet spot” – GC@BB Commentary
Richard Hewitt, Head of Business Intelligence, EMEA Contact Insurers bucking standard competitive cycle response Current dynamics look set to continue for long term in spite of recent catastrophe losses Investor appeal will remain strong ... Continue Reading »
Investors’ View of the Insurance Market
Here we review recent GC Capital Ideas posts on the investors' view of the current state of the insurance market. ... Continue Reading »
Economic Pressures Fueling the Course Taken By Decision Makers
Here we review recent GC Capital Ideas posts discussing the economic pressures that are fueling the course decision makers take to maintain growth. ... Continue Reading »
Industry in Investor “Sweet Spot” – GC@MC Commentary
Richard Hewitt, Head of Business Intelligence, EMEA Contact Insurers bucking standard competitive cycle response Current dynamics look set to continue for long term Recently, investor relationship gains strength ... Continue Reading »
Assessing Insurers in a Period of Rapid Change: Insurance Equity Analyst Survey 2016
Guy Carpenter has collaborated with Mercer to survey insurance equity analysts to understand the possible objectives and aspirations of insurance company shareholders. Incorporating or at least considering the views of various stakeholders will be critical for insurers in ensuring that they are moving along the right path, especially in this uncertain environment. ... Continue Reading »
Guy Carpenter Announces MetaRisk® 8
Guy Carpenter today announced the release of MetaRisk® 8, the latest version of the firm's premier risk and capital management decision-making tool. ... Continue Reading »
