Emerging and advanced markets are all contributing to global premium growth, some locations more than others. (Photo: Shutterstock)

In the latest edition of sigma, the Swiss Re Institute examines the development of premiums in the global primary insurance industry, measured by direct premiums written, for the life and non-life sectors. The report, "World insurance in 2017: solid, but mature life markets weigh on growth," also analyzes profitability trends and provides an outlook for the sectors within the context of industry trends, the global macroeconomic environment and financial markets.

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