Swiss Re's economic forum 2009

Swiss Re’s chief economists will provide an overview of how the (re)insurance industry has weathered the financial crisis in 2009, as well as lessons learned and the outlook for world (re)insurance in 2010 – with a special emphasis on emerging markets. Matthias Weber, Member of Swiss Re’s Executive Board and Head of Property and Specialty, will speak about various aspects of the growing natural catastrophe insurance business.

Agenda

Welcome and introduction

Emerging from the crisis - lessons learned and the outlook for global insurance
Thomas Hess, Chief Economist and Global Head of Economic Research & Consulting

Emerging markets - leading global insurance recovery
Clarence Wong, Chief Economist Asia and Head of Economic Research & Consulting Asia

Natural Catastrophe Insurance – Aspects of a Growing Business
Matthias Weber, Member of the Executive Board and Head of Property and Specialty

Q&A session