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Swiss Re CEO Christian Mumenthaler / Source: Swiss Re

8 September 2019Insurance

Scarcity of profits and ‘fear factor’ to drive rate hikes, says Swiss Re CEO

Corporate insurance rates are enjoying healthy rate hikes, which should put Swiss Re Corporate Solutions back on track after some difficult years, and reinsurance rates are seeing smaller increases—but the overall outlook for the industry is a positive one.

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