European Reinsurers Are Going Through a Reserving Transition Period -- Market Talk

Dow Jones09-18

1022 GMT - European reinsurers are expected to keep operating in a hard market in 2025 given demand drivers remain in place and there is a lack of material influx of new capital, Goldman Sachs says in a research note. "We believe that this points to a relatively balanced supply-demand picture as the reinsurers continue to focus on delivering consistent and sustainable returns," the analysts write. They expect the benefits of a hard market to hit the bottom line of Munich Re--which it initiates at buy--as its reserves are full and see upside risks to life earnings from financial-motivated reinsurance, they note. Swiss Re--rated neutral--is changing its reserving approach and is focused on building resilience, which supports the long-term story, reducing short-term upside risks, they add. (elena.vardon@wsj.com)

 

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September 18, 2024 06:23 ET (10:23 GMT)

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