Insurance prices fall despite rising global risks, raising industry concerns
By
Lee Harris, Toby Nangle
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Summary
The article examines a paradox in the insurance industry: despite a riskier world with more natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and civil unrest, insurance prices are falling rather than rising. Capital is flooding into the insurance sector due to its historically high returns and low volatility, creating downward pressure on premiums. Industry professionals like Marsh CEO Laurent Rousseau express concern that this mispricing of risk could lead to instability, as insurers may not be adequately compensated for the growing dangers they cover. The piece explores how market dynamics, investor behavior, and competitive pressures are driving prices down even as the underlying risks increase.
Key quotes
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A riskier world should be a boon for his industry: companies and governments are seeking to offload their growing exposure to perils ranging from natural disasters and war to trade conflict and street riots.
Disaster protection has rarely been more coveted.
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