Insurance market update – September 2011The Deloitte view for non-life insurers |
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- September 2011
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Insurance Market Update (PDF)- Area: Insurance
Background
We live in uncertain economic times. Recent events have shown that financial markets continue to be uneasy and there is the risk of a downturn in global economic conditions. The combined impact of investment losses, underwriting losses and an active hurricane season is imposing its own crunch on insurers’ profitability, capital and credit ratings.
At a time when profits and capital are under pressure, insurers are rightly focusing on strong cost and capital management. These remain areas where many insurers could potentially drive further benefits.
Key findings
In this edition, we review some of the factors putting pressure on insurers’ capital, making insurance companies re-evaluate their optimal business models and capital structures. Throughout the article we explore this from a commercial, investor, regulator and tax perspective.
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