In recent decades, particularly since the onset of the global financial crisis (GFC), structural factors have led to a steady
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Global insolvency outlook: Reality check
As anticipated, 2023 saw a rapid and widespread resurgence in business insolvencies, and 2024 began with insolvency rates surpassing pre-pandemic
European labor markets: Migration matters
Banking on migration only would require inflows of between 100 000 and 500 000 migrants per year in the four
China: keeping the Dragon awake
Amidst faltering real estate and foreign investment sectors, China is in dire need of new engines for economic growth. The
Europe needs to step up its game: Lessons from the American playbook
Since the inception of the Euro, the economic disparity between the United States and the Eurozone has nearly tripled. In
Identifying the major business risks for 2024
Cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2024, according
Re-writing the underwriting story: How to navigate the complexities of modern risks
The term “uninsurability” is making headlines and generating growing concern. The discussion is fueled by reports of insurance companies withdrawing
Climate Change Trade-Offs: What does it take to keep our world insurable?
The world has long passed the point where a gradual and essentially smooth economic transition was possible to achieve the
Global Economic Outlook 2023-25: Looking back, looking forward
Since our last quarterly economic update in September, growth momentum has been weakening but remained resilient, disinflation is ongoing and
Global construction outlook: Liquidity cracks
Residential construction is facing challenges but managing to stay afloat. The surge in interest rates leading to increased mortgage costs