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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/CQPh50Ui2IR

🎗️ Today, on World AIDS Day, we reflect on the profound journey in the fight against HIV/AIDS—a journey marked by loss, learning, and remarkable medical progress. Beyond scientific advancements, progress has also been about changing perceptions—reducing stigma, promoting education, and fostering greater compassion. This day reminds us to honour the lives lost, celebrate the resilience of those living with HIV, and commit to continuing the fight until we achieve a world free of this disease. 🌎 Elyssa Marcus Del Valle M.D. DBIM, our Chief Medical Officer L&H Americas, shares her memories working with AIDS patients, including the losses she experienced. Read her story: https://ow.ly/mVWV50Ui1c1 #WorldAIDSDay #HIVAwareness #EndHIVStigma

🎙️ Episode 2 of Risk REconsidered is available now. Listen to Eying hurricane damage: The real forces behind storm losses on your favourite podcast platform and hear how Swiss Re's Matt Junge discusses what this year's hurricanes mean for our industry with hurricane forecaster Phil Klotzbach. Also, don't miss a gripping interview with Babcock Ranch's Syd Kitson where he shares insights about his innovative Florida community and its remarkable resilience during the storms. 🌪️🏡 Download episode 2 now on your favourite podcast platform and stay informed: https://ow.ly/NRpA50UhnoC

🎥 In an interview with CNBC, Veronica Scotti, our Chairperson Public Sector Solutions, presented her key takeaways from #COP29. She emphasized her visit to Baku to highlight the importance of taking actions around climate adaptation as well as climate mitigation and to showcase the role of the insurance industry. 🌊 Speaking about the need of flood adaptation measures, Veronica pointed out that the majority of losses due to floods, which amounted to USD 51.6 billion in 2023, can be avoided with the right investments in green and grey infrastructure. Watch the 3-minute interview: https://ow.ly/6uhV50UgxFP

Missed our second Swiss Re Institute Resilience Summit? Aimed at fostering research collaborations to tackle current and future #risks and address #businesschallenges of our industry, the summit presented multiple examples of how we are #PartneringForProgress to make the world more resilient. This year's focus was on Life & Health topics. Amongst the highlights was an opening fireside chat between our L&H Reinsurance CEO, Paul Murray, and Strategic Council member, Dr. Susan Hockfield, the keynote from Swiss Re's Head of Global Underwriting L&H, Claims & R&D, Natalie Kelly, as well as the panel discussion "Navigating the Future of Life and Health Risks and Opportunities" between Swiss Re's Christoph Nabholz, John Schoonbee, Susan Hockfield and WHO Foundation's Anil Soni. ➡️ Visit the Summit page for a recap as well as details on partnerships and risk insights including the 2nd call for proposals from the Joint Risk and Resilience Partnership between AXA Research Fund and Swiss Re: https://ow.ly/Ra3S50Ugwr2

🎬Ready, set, action! Behind the scenes of our #PartneringforProgress series, we spoke with colleagues featured in our video to find out how they've made a difference in their careers at Swiss Re. Hear about their unique experience and explore about career opportunities with us 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTRG4DKk

💪 At Swiss Re, we harness the power of diverse backgrounds, thoughts, and perspectives to drive our business forward. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities. 👩🏼🦰👩🏾 Women@Swiss Re is an Employee Resource Group dedicated to promoting gender equity within our organisation. Our mission is to empower and support women throughout their journey, focusing on three core pillars: Connect, Influence, and Inspire. Watch the video with Yvonne Herzog and Suzan Van de Kerk, our Women@Swiss Re Co-leads, as they share more about our mission. 👉 Want to learn more about our diversity, equity and inclusion #DEI efforts? Visit https://ow.ly/TUyi50QYpyU

💊 As we end World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, it's important to note that infections may become increasingly harder to treat and more difficult to control their spread due to antimicrobial resistance. Read more in our full report: https://ow.ly/KO9Q50UcJga #WAAW #AMR #Pandemic

Biggest Risk to the Global Economy The global economy could face headwinds in the coming years. What do you think is the biggest potential risk? Let us know your opinion and check out our Global Economic and Insurance Market Outlook 2025-26 to find out more: https://ow.ly/3OCm50UcFeL

🎙️ Episode 2 of Risk REconsidered is LIVE! In the second episode of our Risk REconsidered podcast, we dive deep into the true forces behind hurricane damage. Join Matt Junge, our Head Property Underwriting US, and Colorado State University's Phil Klotzbach an engaging discussion as they break down what really drives storm losses—beyond just wind speeds and storm categories. 🌊🌪️💨 But that's not all! Don't miss the fascinating interview with real estate developer Syd Kitson, who shares insights on building climate resilience at Babcock Ranch—America's first solar-powered town. 🏡☀️ Discover how innovative community planning can mitigate the impacts of extreme weather. 🎧 Available now on all major platforms: https://ow.ly/2bRf50UcCTJ #RiskREconsidered