Steve @steve_a_p

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Steve @steve_a_p

2 months ago

Have you heard about challenges in the EV space? Higher repair costs, labour expenses, and parts shortages are contributing to higher insurance costs for electric vehicles, according to a recent white paper by FWD Research. ow.ly/EwYg30sOoHh

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2 months ago

How will the insurance industry be able to absorb catastrophe risk sustainably in a future of intensifying perils? Jason Richards, CEO P&C Reinsurance UK & Ireland at SwissRe, says it boils down to three things: "Adaptation, adaptation, adaptation." ow.ly/no8o30sOjI7

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2 months ago

Paul Murray, who heads Swiss Re's L&H Reinsurance business, talks to Bloomberg News about growth in China, asset and liability matching, and why life and health reinsurance helps offset volatility in other lines of risk protection. Have a listen: ow.ly/2bmM30sOfZl

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Steve @steve_a_p

3 months ago

There's some new science news out there that underscores the value vaccine technology brings: An Oxford University study shows an RSV vaccine is associated with a 29% reduction in dementia risk in the ensuing 18 months. Read on here: ow.ly/wPKO30sNK77

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Steve @steve_a_p

5 months ago

If there was ever a theme we need to keep talking about, it's antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A fresh paper in Nature🌳ow.ly/EMrF30sM4KH spotlights rising AMR risks due to climate change, a topic that Swiss Re L&H RE CEO Paul Murray addressed here: ow.ly/iq8630sM48z

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Steve @steve_a_p

8 months ago

What employees take home on payday is among the most sensitive workplace topics. Swiss Re HR chief Cathy Desquesses describes Swiss Re's "first mover" approach to pay transparency - and why she sees this as a differentiator in the market for future talent: ow.ly/sFB830sJtEB

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Steve @steve_a_p

10 months ago

Mental health challenges are impacting more and more people, a trend exacerbated by the pandemic. Swiss Re's Debbie Smith writes that early intervention and comprehensive mental health programs can help improve lives and mitigate potential risks: ow.ly/Cfmn30sIkFw

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Steve @steve_a_p

11 months ago

Air travelers are due to hit 4.96 billion in 2024, a record. So says airline trade group IATA. Still, sustainable fuel for planes is in short supply and costly, the BBC reports. What's the answer to making air travel more sustainable? ow.ly/LoCq30sHXqT

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and intense because of #ClimateChange. Scientists say this will continue as humans keep releasing planet-warming greenhouse gases. 👉Here are four ways climate change is linked to extreme weather. ow.ly/cuAm30sGMke #ClimateAction

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

Dina Asher-Smith unfollowed a load of Instagram accounts for her mental health go.upcontent.com/4ede6fa1-05e8-…

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

A new Swiss Re Institute report raises awareness about persistent health risks linked to COVID-19 that could contribute to elevated death rates in the UK and US for another decade. But there are also optimistic scenarios that could improve the trajectory: ow.ly/ONUS30sGMk7

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

Many countries want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. But which policies really work? There's a new study examining more than 1,500 climate policies over the last 25 years that aims to identify the most effective ones. Its results will surprise you: ow.ly/VOuT30sG67E.

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a year ago

South Korea wants automakers to disclose who makes the batteries used in electric vehicles (EV) as authorities try to calm fears over fires, after a recent blaze in an underground parking lot that took eight hours to put out. ow.ly/pvXk30sFP9w

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

"Catching a falling knife:" The global stock rout that began last week continues to wreak havoc on markets, with Japan's Nikkei suffering its worst-ever single day loss. This week could be very interesting... ow.ly/8l8N30sFCtC

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

Claims Journal offers a snapshot of ransomware threats, citing a study showing that 78% of victims paid their attackers to free up systems. Moreover, three-quarters of victims were attacked multiple times, often in the same week. Here's the article: ow.ly/p3wN30sFCtA

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

A recent study examined how several lifestyle factors influenced late-life depression, dementia, and stroke risk, and found that healthier lifestyles were linked to lower incidences of these conditions later in life. go.upcontent.com/39a31f22-1dd1-…

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

Progressive workplace policies and benefits can play a crucial role in alleviating these challenges and fostering a supportive environment for working mothers. go.upcontent.com/090d916a-8223-…

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

Want to add 10 years to your life? With #metabolichealth a real challenge, scientists say that making sustained changes to what we eat could give a boost to your #longevity. Here's a Globe and Mail article on their study: ow.ly/z09u30sFoLu

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

About 90% of people living with a condition that is one of the leading causes of death in the United States are unaware that they have it. Want to learn more about the risks of chronic kidney disease? Read on: ow.ly/JNxj30sF51P

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Steve @steve_a_p

a year ago

The ripe stuff: Why seasonal eating can be a healthy delight A supermarket can be a tough place to be in sync with the seasons. It's because in the produce section, many fruits and vegetables are available year-round, go.upcontent.com/2f47b2ef-4a81-…