2020 Saw a 7% Growth in Global Reinsurance Capital, With Signs of Underlying Combined Ratio Improvement: Willis Re

P&C underwriting performance improves except Person Lines

Total capital dedicated to the global reinsurance industry measured $658 billion at year-end 2020 reflecting 7% year-on-year growth. The rise was driven primarily by strong investment market appreciation. New capital raised both by incumbents and new entrants added to the total, but capital returns to shareholders exceeded those new investments, according to the latest Reinsurance… Continue reading 2020 Saw a 7% Growth in Global Reinsurance Capital, With Signs of Underlying Combined Ratio Improvement: Willis Re

Total Reinsurance Capital at H1 2019 Increases 8% Driven by Strong Investment Markets: Willis Re

Total capital dedicated to the global reinsurance industry measured USD 559 billion at the half-year point of 2019. This is an 8% increase from a re-stated USD 518 billion at year-end 20181, with strong investment markets being the main driver of the industry’s capital growth. These are findings from the latest Reinsurance Market Report from… Continue reading Total Reinsurance Capital at H1 2019 Increases 8% Driven by Strong Investment Markets: Willis Re