Our world is changing faster than ever. This permanently poses new challenges for dealing with risks. Our innovative solutions teams (IST) recognise trends, analyse markets and work across all divisions to come up with solutions for the future.
The frequency and severity of piracy attacks have reached alarming levels. Munich Re comments on the current situation. »more
One of the key functions of reinsurers is to cover long-tail business. How can such risks be managed? »more
Without doubt, the insurance markets are in a soft market phase. But the chances are good that the insurance industry will avoid the serious errors of the 1990s. »more
Strong partnership between insurance industry and national governments needed »more
A prominent example of a mortality shock event »more
With discussions in recent years revolving around the issue of underwriting discipline, the insurance industry must now prove that it can match its words with action. »more
The insurance-linked securities market opens up an attractive field of business for the insurance industry - investors find this market very interesting too. »more
When in Rome insure as the Romans do: There are many international differences in car insurance. Some of them are based on cultural peculiarities. »more
International sports competitions have become commercial mega-events involving enormous financial risks for the organisers. To cover such events, the insurance industry needs both a high level of know-how and sufficient capacity. »more
In general, European environmental liability extends only to personal injury and property damage. However, this is all set to change in 2007 with the introduction of statutory liability for damage to the environment. »more
Piracy continues to be a serious risk for shipping companies, cargo owners, and insurers. Munich Re has published a brochure on this subject. »more
Even though the unification of European liability law is still far in the future, some common European trends are already discernible. »more
Motor liability may involve a whole bridge. »more
The earth's temperature is rising at an ominous rate. We are therefore pinning our hopes on renewable energies. »more
Meteorological research estimates that more than 80% of the turnover and profitability of all economic activities are dependent on the weather. »more
New EU guidelines call for higher risk reserves for the insurance industry. We offer solutions for actively managing risk capital. »more
Capital market instruments help to alleviate uncalculable financial burdens. »more
Like all technologies, nanotechnology will have undesirable side effects. Today, we can only guess what these may be. »more
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