reinsurance

The Gender Directive does not mean the end of gender related underwriting reinsurer Gen Re has clarified.

Munich Re has warned that cancelling the London 2012 Olympics in the event of a terrorist strike or natural disaster would cost the insurance industry as much as $5bn (£3bn), according to The Telegraph.

Global reinsurer capital was down by 3% to $455bn (£286bn) last year, according to the Aon Benfield Aggregate analytics report, but the sector has been described as remaining strong.

Munich Re has claimed "a good start to 2012" and is aiming for a profit of around €2.5bn, its annual report states.

Lack of innovation investment in the UK insurance market has been highlighted by recognition of RGA's work in the US.

Pacific Life Re has applauded insurers for tackling the growing problem of long delayed GP reports (GPRs) by using data protection legislation to request medical information.

How will people buy insurance in future? Greg Becker visits the US for developments in online distribution.

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

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

With the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) coming, the NZ government illustrates a low-cost approach to distributing protection products. Greg Becker explains