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Life insurance drives global premium growth as interest rates remain higher for longer, says Swiss Re Institute

Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Forecast/Market Report Life insurance drives global premium growth as interest rates remain higher for longer, says Swiss Re Institute 19.11.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Total global insurance premiums set to grow at 2.6% annually in 2025 and 2026, with elevated interest rates, mainly in the US, supporting insurers' profitability Premium growth primarily driven by life insurance, which is forecast to grow globally by 3% per year, more than dou...

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19 November 2024 10:00AM
Life insurance drives global premium growth as interest rates remain higher for longer, says Swiss Re Institute
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Forecast/Market Report Life insurance drives global premium growth as interest rates remain higher for longer, says Swiss Re Institute 19.11.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Total global insurance premiums set to grow at 2.6% annually in 2025 and 2026, with elevated interest rates, mainly in the US, s...
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14 November 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re reports a net income of USD 2.2 billion for the first nine months of 2024
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) net income of USD 603 million; combined ratio of 92.8%[i] Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) net income of USD 1.2 billion Corporate Solutions net income of USD 642 million; combined ratio of 89.4%[ii] Return on investments (ROI) of 3.9%; recu...
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11 November 2024 10:00AM
protective measures up to ten times more cost-effective than rebuilding
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Flood risk: protective measures up to ten times more cost-effective than rebuilding 11.11.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Flood risk is set to increase due to climate change and urban sprawl Economic benefits of flood adaptation measures can be up to ten times the costs of post-disas...
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07 November 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re strengthens US liability reserves, following a comprehensive reserve review
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Swiss Re strengthened US liability reserves by USD 2.4 billion[1] in Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) in Q3 2024 Swiss Re's overall reserves across P&C businesses positioned at the higher end of the best-estimate range[2] Swiss Re expects Group net income for Q3 of approximately ...
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05 November 2024 09:00AM
Swiss Re agrees to sell iptiQ's European P&C business to Allianz Direct
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Mergers & Acquisitions Swiss Re agrees to sell iptiQ's European P&C business to Allianz Direct 05.11.2024 / 09:00 CET/CEST The transaction relates to the Luxembourg-based risk carrier (iptiQ EMEA P&C S.A.) and its Property & Casualty (P&C) operations in multiple European...
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16 September 2024 10:00AM
Covid-19 may lead to longest period of peacetime excess mortality, says new Swiss Re report
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Covid-19 may lead to longest period of peacetime excess mortality, says new Swiss Re report 16.09.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Report suggests potential excess mortality in the general population of up to 3% for the US by 2033 and 2.5% in the UK, the longest period of elevated peac...
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09 September 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re sees increasing demand for  reinsurance in volatile environment
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Market Report/Miscellaneous Swiss Re sees increasing demand for  reinsurance in volatile environment 09.09.2024 / 07:00 CET/CEST Growing demand for protection in property and specialty lines driven by elevated natural catastrophe risks, macroeconomic instability and politically charged envi...
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07 September 2024 02:00PM
Litigation costs drive US liability claims by 57% over past decade, reveals Swiss Re Institute
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Litigation costs drive US liability claims by 57% over past decade, reveals Swiss Re Institute 07.09.2024 / 14:00 CET/CEST Social inflation exceeds economic inflation in driving growth of US liability claims, peaking at 7% in 2023 for first time in two decades Social infla...
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22 August 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re reports a net income of USD 2.1 billion for the first half of 2024
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) H1 2024 net income of USD 989 million; combined ratio of 84.5%[1] Successful P&C Re July 2024 renewals, consistent with targets Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) H1 2024 net income of USD 883 million Corporate Solutions H1 2024 net income...
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07 August 2024 10:00AM
Severe thunderstorms drive insured losses to USD 60 billion in first half of 2024, Swiss Re Institute estimates
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Severe thunderstorms drive insured losses to USD 60 billion in first half of 2024, Swiss Re Institute estimates 07.08.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Global insured losses from natural catastrophes at USD 60 billion in first half of 2024, 62% above ten-year average First half of 2024 s...
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31 July 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re announces Group CFO succession as John Dacey retires in 2025
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Zurich, 31 July 2024 – Swiss Re announced today that Anders Malmström will succeed John Dacey as Group Chief Financial Officer as of 1 April 2025.  Swiss Re's Chairman Jacques de Vaucleroy said: "We are pleased to have found a seasoned leader, with deep expertise in finance and the insurance industr...
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16 July 2024 10:00AM
Robust economies set to drive insurance growth and profitability, says Swiss Re Institute
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Robust economies set to drive insurance growth and profitability, says Swiss Re Institute 16.07.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Major economies are more resilient than expected, with global GDP growth forecast at 2.7% in real terms in 2024 Non-life hard market expected to continue ov...
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12 June 2024 10:00AM
Beyond broken infrastructure – Swiss Re explores cascading effects of natural disasters and other key emerging risks
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update/Study Beyond broken infrastructure – Swiss Re explores cascading effects of natural disasters and other key emerging risks 12.06.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST The 2024 edition of Swiss Re's SONAR report features 16 emerging risks and their potential impacts on the insurance sector and...
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27 May 2024 10:00AM
Life insurance set to boom as interest rates surge, says Swiss Re Institute
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Life insurance set to boom as interest rates surge, says Swiss Re Institute 27.05.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Higher interest rates will significantly boost profitability in the life insurance industry, Swiss Re Institute forecasts. An additional USD 1.5 trillion of global life ...
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16 May 2024 07:01AM
Swiss Re announces changes to the Group Executive Committee
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Personnel Swiss Re announces changes to the Group Executive Committee 16.05.2024 / 07:01 CET/CEST Ivan Gonzalez, CEO Reinsurance China, appointed CEO Corporate Solutions, succeeding Andreas Berger Moses Ojeisekhoba, CEO Global Clients and Solutions, to pursue opportunities outside Swiss Re...
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16 May 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re reports a first-quarter IFRS net income of USD 1.1 billion
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) net income of USD 552 million; combined ratio of 84.7%[1] Successful P&C Re April 2024 renewals, with price increase of 12% achieved Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) net income of USD 412 million Corporate Solutions net income of USD 194...
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16 May 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re reports a first-quarter IFRS net income of USD 1.1 billion
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) net income of USD 552 million; combined ratio of 84.7%[1] Successful P&C Re April 2024 renewals, with price increase of 12% achieved Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) net income of USD 412 million Corporate Solutions net income of USD 194...
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22 April 2024 11:00AM
Swiss Re launches Swiss Re Life Guide Scout, a Generative AI-powered underwriting assistant
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Alliance/Market launch Swiss Re launches Swiss Re Life Guide Scout, a Generative AI-powered underwriting assistant 22.04.2024 / 11:00 CET/CEST Swiss Re launches an augmented version of its market-leading underwriting manual, Life Guide The new version comes equipped with Swiss Re Life Guid...
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15 April 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re publishes its 2023 Financial Condition Report
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Zurich, 15 April 2024 – SwissRe today published the 2023 Financial Condition Report for the SwissRe Group and its regulated re/insurance legal entities domiciled in Switzerland for the reporting period ended 31 December 2023. The report contains information on the Swiss Solvency Test (SST) and the fi...
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12 April 2024 06:30PM
Swiss Re shareholders approve all proposals at 2024 AGM
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): AGMEGM Swiss Re shareholders approve all proposals at 2024 AGM 12.04.2024 / 18:30 CET/CEST Zurich, 12 April 2024 – Swiss Re's shareholders approved all motions put forward by the Board of Directors at today's Annual General Meeting (AGM). In particular: The distribution of an ordinary divi...
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03 April 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re announces Group CEO transition
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR  Board of Directors appointed Andreas Berger as Group CEO, effective 1 July 2024 Christian Mumenthaler to hand over role after eight years as Group CEO and 25 years with Swiss Re Zurich, 3 April 2024 – Swiss Re announced today that Andreas Berger will become Group Chief Executive Officer effective 1 ...
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26 March 2024 10:00AM
New record of 142 natural catastrophes accumulates to USD 108 billion insured losses in 2023, finds Swiss Re Institute
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update New record of 142 natural catastrophes accumulates to USD 108 billion insured losses in 2023, finds Swiss Re Institute 26.03.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Global insured losses from natural catastrophes in 2023 exceeded USD 100 billion for fourth consecutive year with earthquake in...
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26 March 2024 10:00AM
New record of 142 natural catastrophes accumulates to USD 108 billion insured losses in 2023, finds Swiss Re Institute
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update New record of 142 natural catastrophes accumulates to USD 108 billion insured losses in 2023, finds Swiss Re Institute 26.03.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Global insured losses from natural catastrophes in 2023 exceeded USD 100 billion for fourth consecutive year with earthquake in...
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13 March 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re proposes increased dividend of USD 6.80 per share, supported by strong capital position
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Swiss Re proposes to re-elect Jacques de Vaucleroy as a member of the Board of Directors and elect him as new Chairman of the Board of Directors for a one-year term Swiss Re proposes to elect Geraldine Matchett as a new member of the Board of Directors for a one-year term Swiss Re maintains a stron...
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28 February 2024 10:00AM
Economic losses set to increase due to climate change, with US and Philippines the hardest hit, Swiss Re Institute finds
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Economic losses set to increase due to climate change, with US and Philippines the hardest hit, Swiss Re Institute finds 28.02.2024 / 10:00 CET/CEST Four weather perils – floods, tropical cyclones, winter storms in Europe and severe thunderstorms – today cause global estimat...
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16 February 2024 07:00AM
Swiss Re increases net income to USD 3.2 billion and delivers a 22% ROE for 2023
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) net income of USD 1.9 billion; combined ratio of 94.8%1 Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) net income of USD 976 million Corporate Solutions net income of USD 678 million; combined ratio of 91.7%1 Return on investments (ROI) of 3.4%; recurring...
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31 January 2024 10:02AM
a simple blood test has the potential to revolutionise cancer screening
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Multi-cancer early detection tests: a simple blood test has the potential to revolutionise cancer screening 31.01.2024 / 10:02 CET/CEST Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood tests have the potential to increase early detection rates of some cancers, improving survivabili...
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14 December 2023 09:00AM
Swiss Re acquires Fathom, a leader in water risk intelligence
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Mergers & Acquisitions Swiss Re acquires Fathom, a leader in water risk intelligence 14.12.2023 / 09:00 CET/CEST Swiss Re acquires Fathom, a UK-based company, specialising in water-related risks under current and future climate scenarios Fathom's well-established research activities co...
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07 December 2023 10:00AM
Insured losses from severe thunderstorms reach new all-time high of USD 60 billion in 2023, Swiss Re Institute estimates
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Insured losses from severe thunderstorms reach new all-time high of USD 60 billion in 2023, Swiss Re Institute estimates 07.12.2023 / 10:00 CET/CEST High frequency of low single-digit billion-dollar events adds up to large insured losses that will exceed the USD 100-billion-...
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01 December 2023 07:00AM
Swiss Re targets an IFRS net income of more than USD 3.6 billion for 2024
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Ahead of its transition from US GAAP to the IFRS accounting standard, Swiss Re announces new financial targets for 2024 Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) targets a reported combined ratio of less than 87% Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) targets a net income of USD 1.5 billio...
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21 November 2023 09:30AM
Insurance industry strengthens resilience in challenging environment, says Swiss Re Institute
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Global outlook: Insurance industry strengthens resilience in challenging environment, says Swiss Re Institute 21.11.2023 / 09:30 CET/CEST Total premium growth is forecast at 2.2% annually on average for the next two years, higher than the average of the past five years (2018...
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15 November 2023 04:00PM
Swiss Re studies reveal that Electronic Health Records can speed up underwriting process by more than seven times
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update/Partnership Swiss Re studies reveal that Electronic Health Records can speed up underwriting process by more than seven times 15.11.2023 / 16:00 CET/CEST Swiss Re's extensive learnings emphasize the significance of digital Electronic Health Records (EHRs) for quicker and mor...
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03 November 2023 07:00AM
Swiss Re reports net income of USD 2.5 billion for first nine months of 2023
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) net income of USD 1.5 billion; combined ratio of 94.3%1 Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) net income of USD 634 million Corporate Solutions net income of USD 492 million; combined ratio of 91.3%1 Return on investments (ROI) of 3.5%; Q3 recurr...
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11 October 2023 10:00AM
New digital risks call for insurance innovation
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update New digital risks call for insurance innovation 11.10.2023 / 10:00 CET/CEST Digitalisation enables insurers to monitor, mitigate and price risks more efficiently, allowing for more tailored insurance solutions that can help close insurance protection gaps. Insurer...
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11 September 2023 07:00AM
Swiss Re expects continued growth momentum for non-life reinsurance; risk-adequate returns required
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Conference/Market Report Swiss Re expects continued growth momentum for non-life reinsurance; risk-adequate returns required 11.09.2023 / 07:00 CET/CEST Non-life reinsurance market expected to grow above GDP for the next decade, driven by new risk pools and supported by continuou...
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09 September 2023 05:00PM
Improving profitability in non-life insurance set to fortify its vital role as a shock absorber, says Swiss Re Institute
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Improving profitability in non-life insurance set to fortify its vital role as a shock absorber, says Swiss Re Institute 09.09.2023 / 17:00 CET/CEST Stronger profitability enables non-life insurance industry to increase capital and capacity to match growing demand...
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09 August 2023 10:00AM
Severe thunderstorms account for up to 70% of all insured natural catastrophe losses in first half of 2023, Swiss Re Institute estimates
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Severe thunderstorms account for up to 70% of all insured natural catastrophe losses in first half of 2023, Swiss Re Institute estimates 09.08.2023 / 10:00 CET/CEST Global insured losses from natural catastrophes at USD 50 billion (H1 2022: 48), second highest sin...
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04 August 2023 07:00AM
Swiss Re reports a net income of USD 1.4 billion for the first half of 2023
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) H1 2023 net income of USD 904 million; combined ratio of 94.7%[1] Successful P&C Re July 2023 renewals Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) H1 2023 net income of USD 393 million Corporate Solutions H1 2023 net income of USD 323 million; comb...
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20 July 2023 04:00PM
Swiss Re structures Blackstone's first indemnity catastrophe bond
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Contract Swiss Re structures Blackstone's first indemnity catastrophe bond 20.07.2023 / 16:00 CET/CEST New York, 20 July 2023 – Swiss Re Capital Markets has successfully structured and placed the issuance of USD 250 million of insurance-linked securities issued with respect to ce...
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20 July 2023 04:00PM
Swiss Re structures Blackstone's first indemnity catastrophe bond
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Contract Swiss Re structures Blackstone's first indemnity catastrophe bond 20.07.2023 / 16:00 CET/CEST New York, 20 July 2023 – Swiss Re Capital Markets has successfully structured and placed the issuance of USD 250 million of insurance-linked securities issued with respect to ce...
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12 July 2023 07:00AM
Swiss Re's Board of Directors proposes Jacques de Vaucleroy for election as Chairman at next AGM in April 2024
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Zurich, 12 July 2023 – Swiss Re's Board of Directors launched a thorough succession process for a new chairperson after Sergio P. Ermotti's resignation as Chairman on 30 April 2023. An extensive identification and rigorous selection process involving several external candidates ensued. After careful co...
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12 July 2023 07:00AM
Swiss Re's Board of Directors proposes Jacques de Vaucleroy for election as Chairman at next AGM in April 2024
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 LR Zurich, 12 July 2023 – Swiss Re's Board of Directors launched a thorough succession process for a new chairperson after Sergio P. Ermotti's resignation as Chairman on 30 April 2023. An extensive identification and rigorous selection process involving several external candidates ensued. After careful co...
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10 July 2023 10:00AM
Emerging Asia to drive global economic growth, says Swiss Re
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Emerging Asia to drive global economic growth, says Swiss Re 10.07.2023 / 10:00 CET/CEST Swiss Re estimates a 3.3x emerging‑to‑advanced market economic growth multiplier in 2023, above the average of the past two decades (2.2x) Global insurance premiums (non‑life...
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10 July 2023 10:00AM
Emerging Asia to drive global economic growth, says Swiss Re
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Emerging Asia to drive global economic growth, says Swiss Re 10.07.2023 / 10:00 CET/CEST Swiss Re estimates a 3.3x emerging‑to‑advanced market economic growth multiplier in 2023, above the average of the past two decades (2.2x) Global insurance premiums (non‑life...
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14 June 2023 10:00AM
What if there was a shortcut through the Arctic? Swiss Re identifies new emerging risks
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update What if there was a shortcut through the Arctic? Swiss Re identifies new emerging risks 14.06.2023 / 10:00 CET/CEST Swiss Re's 2023 SONAR report covers 17 new risks and trends across technological, economic, social and environmental areas Future threats include malicious attacks on a...
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14 June 2023 10:00AM
What if there was a shortcut through the Arctic? Swiss Re identifies new emerging risks
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update What if there was a shortcut through the Arctic? Swiss Re identifies new emerging risks 14.06.2023 / 10:00 CET/CEST Swiss Re's 2023 SONAR report covers 17 new risks and trends across technological, economic, social and environmental areas Future threats include malicious attacks on a...
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22 May 2023 10:30AM
Next wave of life expectancy gains is on the horizon, says Swiss Re report
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Next wave of life expectancy gains is on the horizon, says Swiss Re report 22.05.2023 / 10:30 CET/CEST Improvements in life expectancy have slowed over the last decade after a steep increase in the late twentieth century Longevity gains over the next 20 years likely to come from furt...
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22 May 2023 10:30AM
Next wave of life expectancy gains is on the horizon, says Swiss Re report
Swiss Re Ltd / Key word(s): Research Update Next wave of life expectancy gains is on the horizon, says Swiss Re report 22.05.2023 / 10:30 CET/CEST Improvements in life expectancy have slowed over the last decade after a steep increase in the late twentieth century Longevity gains over the next 20 years likely to come from furt...
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