World Insurance
April 27 2001
Insurers have been among the prime beneficiaries of the global markets' rotation away from technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) stocks back towards the safe haven of "old economy" companies. Those with a genuinely international franchise have performed best. Property and casualty insurers - long in the doldrums - have also benefited from an overdue improvement in their commercial environment, with big losses finally making significant premium increases essential.
Overview Top players seek larger global stage
Push for higher premiums
Challenging times ahead
Services Consolidation continues apace
Problem of cash reserves to meet rising claims
Insurers give the internet higher rating
Regions Big push for more growth
Serious crisis in need of positive moves
Framework for new reforms
The chase is on by western giants
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