Annual Meetings-Outlook for the P&C Insurance Industry from a Reinsurance Perspective

Outlook for the P&C Insurance Industry from a Reinsurance Perspective

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The document provides insights into the 2015 outlook for the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry, focusing on various trends and factors shaping the market. The data presented includes historical industry premiums relative to GDP, macro premium trends, and the impact of factors like auto safety, urbanization, low interest rates, energy independence, big data, healthcare costs, and catastrophic corporate liability. It highlights the challenges and opportunities facing insurers such as the rise of autonomous cars, managing healthcare costs, insuring healthcare risks, and addressing corporate liability catastrophes. The growth of alternative capital in the reinsurance market is discussed, along with the implications on market supply and pricing dynamics. The document also delves into emerging underwriting styles, the movement of underwriting capital costs, and the role of pension funds and other investors in the industry. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of key areas influencing the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry's landscape, strategic considerations, and potential paths for future development and risk management.

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Presented by:
Bryon G. Ehrhart, CEO, Aon Benfield Americas, Chairman, Aon Benfield Securities and Analytics

Keywords

Property and Casualty Insurance Industry

2015 outlook

trends

factors shaping the market

auto safety

big data

healthcare costs

catastrophic corporate liability

alternative capital

risk management