Week in Review

COVID-19 - Current and Future Impacts on Medical Insurance: As we learn more about the COVID-19 virus, societal responses and vaccine development, our collective knowledge continues to develop. Throughout this time, Guy Carpenter is continually connecting with our clients and business associates to gather the key questions health insurers are asking along with the range of ... Continue Reading »

How Will Climate Catastrophes Be Handled in the Face of Coronavirus: A lot can change in three months. As the year got underway, climate change was widely viewed as the most serious threat to global prosperity. The annual risk perception survey of the 2020 Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum in partnership with Guy Carpenter-affiliate Marsh & ... Continue Reading »

Guy Carpenter Launches Probabilistic Philippines Flood Model: Guy Carpenter recently announced the launch of its new Philippines Flood Model. The probabilistic model provides countrywide coverage and enables insurers to assess flood exposure, one of the most frequently occurring natural hazards in the region. Read the article >> How COVID-19 Strategies Can Help ... Continue Reading »

Estimating the Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Medical (Re)Insurance Market: As the COVID-19 situation is changing on a daily basis, the impact to the insurance and reinsurance markets is not yet fully known. However, given the significance of the developments, Guy Carpenter provides our view of how COVID-19 may impact the medical (re)insurance market. Read the article ... Continue Reading »

COVID-19 Perspectives Series Part III - Q&A with David Priebe, Chairman, Guy Carpenter: David Priebe offers COVID-19 insights on investment portfolio impact on (re)insurance pricing, pricing momentum amid economic challenges, alternative capital and communicable disease exposures and exclusions in an interview with The Insurer held on April 13. This is Part Three of a three ... Continue Reading »

COVID-19 Perspectives Series Part II - Q&A with David Priebe, Chairman, Guy Carpenter: Guy Carpenter Chairman David Priebe offers COVID-19 insights on the health of the property and casualty (P&C) industry, public-private initiatives for pandemic coverage, industry preparedness and infrastructure to serve clients and Guy Carpenter client support on coverages in an ... Continue Reading »

CAT-i Report - Severe Thunderstorm Activity in the U.S. Southeast: Weekend severe thunderstorm activity has affected areas from the Southern Plains to the Atlantic Coast, with especially severe activity reported Sunday, April 12. In particular, several long-track, destructive tornadoes were reported including a confirmed EF-3 crossing portions of Monroe, Louisiana, another EF-3 ... Continue Reading »

Private Equity Responses to COVID-19: COVID-19 has infected thousands of people globally and is taking its toll on individuals, families, and economies as productivity drops and stock markets reflect increased global uncertainty. Experts are monitoring numerous items in an attempt to determine how long this could last, and how it might play out. Read the article ... Continue Reading »

COVID-19 Is Officially a Pandemic. What Now: With the World Health Organization (WHO) now calling COVID-19 a global pandemic, many businesses are wondering what it means for them. The answer: Not much, from a practical standpoint. But it’s a reminder that this global health crisis is significant — and that a proactive response is essential, according to Jeffrey Alpaugh, Man ... Continue Reading »

It’s Not the Best Time to Get Pandemic Risk Insurance. Here’s Why: The most timely opportunity to take action on pandemic risk insurance is not necessarily when a new virus is making international headlines. But the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has compelled insurers and reinsurers to take a deeper look at their potential exposures, as warning signs flash that the ... Continue Reading »