Researchers warn in the report that longer-term risks will have serious and far-reaching implications for societies, the environment and governance. (Photo: Shutterstock) How will the coronavirus pandemic shape insurance? (Photo: Shutterstock)

The current COVID-19 health and economic crises have accelerated the number and impacts of new emerging risks and trends affecting the insurance industry.

Swiss Re's "SONAR 2020: New emerging risk insights" report identifies 23 macro trends — risks that persist from 2019 and recent years — and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them. These risks and trends reflect mid- to long-term factors believed to have high potential to shape the (re)insurance industry over the next 5–10 years, whether they be negative threats or promising opportunities.

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Danielle Ling

Danielle Ling is an experienced video journalist and business reporter. As associate editor, Danielle manages all multimedia and reports on industry news and risk-related coverage, managing all weather-related content. A University of Maryland and Philip Merrill College of Journalism alum, Danielle previously served as a video journalist for Verizon FiOS 1 News NJ, Push Pause. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected].

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