Swiss Re CFO Dacey on 1Q Earnings

The transcript discusses Swiss Re's performance, highlighting positive momentum in reinsurance and lower-than-expected catastrophe losses due to strategic reunderwriting. It addresses the pandemic's impact on life insurance pricing, emphasizing the need for adjustments while maintaining future coverage. The discussion extends to event cancellation and business interruption insurance, noting reduced losses and the positive effect of vaccination programs. Finally, Swiss Re's approach to returning to office and hybrid work models is explored, indicating a shift towards flexibility and adaptation to post-pandemic norms.

What factors contributed to the strong performance of the life and health reinsurance businesses?

How has the pandemic affected the pricing of life insurance in various markets?

What adjustments have been made to the pricing models in response to the pandemic?

What is the expected impact of vaccination programs on life and health insurance losses?

What changes in workplace operations are anticipated as a result of the pandemic?