Swiss Re

'Post-modern era of regulation'

'Govt needs to be cautious about the unintended consequences'

The challenge for protection insurers in today's market is to adapt their approach so products are "bought, not sold", a report by Swiss Re concludes.

Closed-life consolidator Phoenix Group Holdings has confirmed it is in initial talks with Swiss Re's Admin Re Business Unit over a potential merger.

Life insurers in Western Europe are set to continue to suffer from shrinking markets and low profitability, while globally markets recover, according to global reinsurer Swiss Re.

Severity based protection payments have become more common over the year. Phil Jeynes explains why in his overview of 2011

A marked change in consumer awareness is causing consumers to take an "austere" self-assessment of protection needs, Swiss Re has said.

Swiss Re has reported a 118% increase in net income in the third quarter.

Ron Wheatcroft discusses how three reports published in September demonstrate the difficulties in funding an ageing society.

Earlier this week the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) released a report declaring the public was massively disconnected from the reality of long-term care (LTC) costs.