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GLP-1 drugs support weight loss and lower risks for cancer, cardiovascular issues, and other diseases, early results show. These injectables offer benefits and considerations for both patients and Life & Health insurers. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZCix50VoHfL

Agriculture is a key economic activity on the African continent. What does it take to provide insurance protection for the agricultural sector at scale? Listen to our clients as they share their insights on key market drivers and how re/insurance can support them, and how our capacity and innovative solutions help them meet unique challenges.

Elena Bosch, Head Platform Development & Value Proposition, Risk Data & Services (RDS), explains how insights from RDS help clients identify risks and enable strategic, data-based decisions. Whether identifying risks in large and complex supply chains or recognising that key manufacturing facilities lie in high-risk flood zones, RDS's insights expose blind spots that might otherwise be overlooked. ??https://lnkd.in/eqdgx-nz

??Our L&H and P&C leadership joined forces to give back in Zurich. One group chopped 150kg of vegetables and 178 meals were delivered to the "Gassenküche" for people in need. A second team volunteered at Velafrica, helping to refurbish bikes that promote mobility and economic opportunities in Africa. A big thank you to dieCuisine (www.diecuisine.ch) and Velafrica (https://velafrica.ch/) for the incredible work you do to support communities in need!

?? Our latest report reveals that coral reefs, mangroves, and wetlands can cut insured flood losses by up to 65%—yet these natural barriers are disappearing. Nature isn’t just beautiful, it’s a risk-reducing asset. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eQR4QFiD

??Yesterday we published our #Sustainability Report 2024. In the report, we describe progress made in implementing our sustainability ambitions: advancing the net-zero transition and building societal resilience. ??We met our 2024 sustainability targets and developed our first Climate Transition Plan, which has been integrated into the Sustainability Report 2024. ??Read about our concrete actions: https://ow.ly/IHHw50VhVXi

When we think about climate change, we often picture steadily rising temperatures. But the reality is far more chaotic. Across the world, we’re seeing more extremes —long dry spells suddenly giving way to torrential downpours, record heat followed by unseasonable cold. These swings between drought and flooding are putting infrastructure, economies, and communities under immense pressure. Our research explores how hazard intensification—especially from wet perils like floods and storms—is reshaping risk exposure in 36 countries. Understanding these shifts is key to building resilience in a world where unpredictability is the new normal. ?? Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/Ar5o50Vhppc

Swiss Re's Corporate Solutions handles around 40 000 claims per year. With such high volumes of documents to process, Vincent Plantard, Head Strategy & Analytics, wondered if the Claims team could apply new technology to deliver more efficient services. The response? An innovative AI-powered process, which supports decision-making and enables more information to be assessed at a faster pace. ??Hear Vincent share his insights. https://lnkd.in/dEeDGSCf

We are pleased to announce that Swiss Re has today published our Annual Report 2024 and our Sustainability Report 2024. Available online, the Annual Report shares Swiss Re's strategy, targets and achievements. The Sustainability Report describes the Group Sustainability Strategy and its implementation across Swiss Re in 2024. Read the reports here: https://lnkd.in/d3JETmFa

Although 55% of humanitarian crises are predictable, only 1% of humanitarian funding is provided in advance of their occurrence, according to an analysis by Start Network, a Swiss Re Foundation partner. Start Ready is an innovative financial mechanism developed by Start Network that draws on best practices from the insurance and financial sectors and recent advancements in climate science to protect people from climate-related crises before they strike. In the latest impact story from the Swiss Re Foundation, hear from Start Network colleagues and partners in the Philippines as they describe how the risk financing mechanism was implemented to mitigate risk when Typhoon Doksuri struck in 2023. Find out more: https://ow.ly/X1is50VfGnX