Original publish date: September 9, 2020

Inside this episode:

• James Eck explains why threats to profitability turned the outlook on global reinsurers negative. (begins at 1:20)
• Laura Bazer tells us how the coronavirus shock jolted global life insurers into a new, more digital future. (begins at 7:04)

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• Reinsurance – Global Outlook turns negative as profitability weakens, despite higher pricing - Our negative outlook on the reinsurance sector reflects uncertainty around coronavirus-related losses, as well as persistent low interest rates and lower reserve releases.
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• Moody’s Banking Series - ​​The Series digital program is free and offers exclusive interviews, thematic panel discussions and regional deep dives.​

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