Instant Insights / The coronavirus and its impact

The coronavirus has upended lives and businesses around the globe. From business interruption and supply chain disruption to event and travel cancellations, we are only just seeing the beginning stages of COVID-19's impact. These articles provide valuable insights on insurance coverage, preparation tips and more to help individuals and businesses reduce exposures as the virus spreads.

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Macro risks and other COVID-19-related threats impacting the insurance industry

Swiss Re's 2020 SONAR report analyzes global issues impacting the P&C and reinsurance industries this year.

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Researchers warn in the report that longer-term risks will have serious and far-reaching implications for societies, the environment and governance. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The current COVID-19 health and economic crises have accelerated the number and impacts of new emerging risks and trends affecting the insurance industry.

Swiss Re’s “SONAR 2020: New emerging risk insights“ report identifies 23 macro trends — risks that persist from 2019 and recent years — and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them. These risks and trends reflect mid- to long-term factors believed to have high potential to shape the (re)insurance industry over the next 5–10 years, whether they be negative threats or promising opportunities.

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Danielle Ling

Danielle Ling is an experienced video journalist and business reporter. As associate editor, Danielle manages all multimedia and reports on industry news and risk-related coverage, managing all weather-related content. A University of Maryland and Philip Merrill College of Journalism alum, Danielle previously served as a video journalist for Verizon FiOS 1 News NJ, Push Pause. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected].

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