Leading international experts on flood risk discuss The Geneva Association’s major series of studies, Building Flood Resilience in a Changing Climate, which offer a comprehensive look at flood risk management in the United States, Germany and England, factoring in the changing risk landscape.
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Kai-Uwe Schanz, Head of Research & Foresight, and Mike Mansfield, Program Director Aegon Center for Longevity and Retirement, delved into recent research on why the demand for life insurance products is eroding, obstacles to retirement readiness and what insurers can do to address these challenges. The discussion was moderated by Adrita Bhattacharya-Craven, Director Health & Ageing.
Global spending on health has reached USD 8.3 trillion, or 10% of global GDP, according to the World Health Organization (2018). A large portion of this is attributable to the way we manage chronic and age-related illnesses: in expensive, curative settings and in an episodic manner. A greater convergence of all levels of health and social care is needed to improve the care experience and health outcomes and address cost inflation.
The Geneva Association was able to fully deliver on its research and event programme in 2020, despite the constraints of the pandemic. Our 2020 Annual Report gives a complete overview of our work, with a special new section dedicated to impact.
The annual award celebrates women insurance leaders whose work positively impacts society and contributes to making insurance a force for good
ZURICH, 7 July 2021 – The 2021 Geneva Association Women in Insurance Award goes to Nina Arquint, Chief Risk Officer at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, for her work and commitment to driving the reduction of coal underwriting.
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced or accelerated many political, economic, societal and technological trends. As we enter the post-pandemic world, it is important to take stock: which changes will permanently alter the risk landscape and operating environment for insurers?