Top considerations for insurers in 2023 

Staying the course through challenging times

Insurance companies are facing significant price losses across their portfolios, particularly within long duration fixed income. On the horizon is the risk of a global recession, peaking fundamentals, persistent inflation, and energy crises, particularly in Europe. 

On one hand, the increase in yields makes things more simple going forward – insurers don’t need to take the same level of risk to generate a reasonable level of income.  On the other hand, the highly uncertain economic environment makes things more complicated.

We recently surveyed the insurance market globally to find out what their key concerns, challenges and opportunities are within their investment portfolios and how they plan to tackle these in 2023. With these findings in mind, we have produced what we believe should be the top considerations for insurers in 2023

Top considerations for insurers in 2023

On the horizon is the risk of a global recession, peaking fundamentals, persistent inflation, and energy crises. Read the full paper to explore how insurance companies can stay the course through challenging times

What are insurers doing to navigate today’s higher yields?

Update small text: Boutros Thiery and Stephanie Thomes speak to Chris Bewley about rapid changes in market conditions over the last 2 years and what the higher rates mean for insurers.

Top considerations for insurers in 2023

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