Swiss Re

Scope of data shows wide picture of any systemic risk

By Elizabeth Festa | May 13, 2013

With more disclosure, we will be able to have a more coherent, public debate on this, Paul Sharma says.

Swiss Re's Life Guide site reaches 50M hits

By Noah Guillaume | May 1, 2013

The underwriting manual is used by more than 80 percent of the life insurance companies in the U.S.

Conning expands its insurance research business

By Noah Guillaume | April 12, 2013

As part of the initiative, Steve Webersen will assume day-to-day responsibilities of Insurance Research.

With ComFrame 'adrift,' discussion is centered on capital standards at IAIS meeting

By Elizabeth Festa | October 10, 2012

Each country or region touts its own system. Is that enough to keep the G-20, to which the IAIS reports, happy?

Mind the Gap

By Michael K. Stanley | October 4, 2012

The width and depth of the protection Gap is clearly a double-edged sword for insurance companies as well as the agents who sell their products.

Swiss Re: retirement income products hinge on development of capital markets

By Warren S. Hersch | October 2, 2012

In order to continue offering guaranteed retirement income products on a large scale, such as annuities, a capital market in longevity risk is essential, according to a new report.

Unum Reports 2Q Increase in Group Life Sales

By Noah Guillaume | August 3, 2012

Operating income for Unum's group life and accidental death and dismemberment line of business increased to $57.3 million in the second quarter, up 10.2% over the same period last year.

Swiss Re: Global Life Premiums Dip in 2011, but Non-Life Premiums Rise Modestly

By Warren S. Hersch | June 28, 2012

Global life insurance premiums fell in 2011, while prices began to harden in some markets and premiums grew for non-life insurance products, according to a new report.

Jackson Acquires SRLC from Swiss Re

By Arthur D. Postal | May 31, 2012

Jackson National Life Insurance Company has acquired a U.S. subsidiary of Swiss Re for cash in an effort to grow its traditional life insurance servicing business.