The good news about global food prices is they've come down from 2022 highs linked to the Ukraine war. The sobering bit? Despite declines, inflation-adjusted food prices have been stuck at levels on par with dramatic price spikes in 2007-08 and 2011-12. ow.ly/XwR230szMV1

The European Commission is set to recommend that the EU cut its net greenhouse gas #emissions by 90% by 2040, a target that Reuters says will test political appetite to continue Europe's ambitious fight against #ClimateChange ahead of EU elections. ow.ly/pxyo30szMUZ

Scientists cited by Bloomberg suggest 2023 #emissions will hit what the headline writer calls a 'record peak'. That raises a key question, though: Is it really a 'peak' or have we only reached the lower slopes, with many metres still left to reach the top? ow.ly/Tc2L1054IbA

Today, Swiss Re's 14K employees in 80+ offices serve clients in nearly every country on the planet. But the reinsurer got its start 160 years ago this month in a tiny 2-room Zurich office. What hasn't changed is its purpose: Making the world more resilient ow.ly/Rv0P1054JbK

For 160 years, we have been working to make the world more resilient. Today, Swiss Re is the oldest reinsurer still in operation. While risks have evolved, something important has stayed constant: Swiss Re's purpose.
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The record temperatures & #heatwaves around the world highlight risk drivers for Life & Health insurers that are often overlooked, such as energy reliability & clean water supplies for a well-functioning healthcare system: ow.ly/Jgmm104Pfkc.

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As global debate over new weight loss drugs continues, this guest opinion in the Straits Times (originally from The Economist) from Swiss Re's John Schoonbee makes the case for why #nutrition and #physicalactivity remain key to tackling rising #obesity . ow.ly/CyI3104OF7o

It's easy to lose track of all of the regions across the planet now suffering from #heatwaves . The US, Mediterranean countries and China come to mind. The WHO now wants countries to keep better track of those most vulnerable, to protect human #health . ow.ly/q4sw104OL8Y

Heatwaves are a growing problem in cities, but there are simple solutions. Installing green spaces, planting more trees & painting buildings white can reduce urban temperatures & protect the community from dangerous #heatislands . ow.ly/ufKN104OxNe

#Obesity drugs expand our options. But this #Economist article from Swiss Re's John Schoonbee raises a key point: they aren’t a panacea. Rethinking nutrition and physical activity should anchor a sustainable approach to rescuing our #metabolic #health . ow.ly/E97E104NYUW

A new #Alzheimersdisease drug just won FDA approval. Leqembi is a challenging, costly drug, requiring infusions every two weeks and carrying brain swelling risks. Still, advances like this against neurodegenerative disorders could drive #longevity gains. ow.ly/VuSV104NjFc

The broad mortality protection gap reminds us of the work re/insurers must do to reach underserved groups. In this Health & Protection op/ed, Swiss Re's Melissa Leitner says making insurance available, accessible and affordable offers big opportunities. ow.ly/mOpC104EiuN

'We don't turn off the pandemic switch,' says World Health Organization (WHO) emergency programmes head Mike Ryan, in this article in the @StraitsTimes about lingering pandemic risk even as much of the world has directed its attention to the acute crises of the moment. ow.ly/TJFp104Eiuy

The Guardian reports the UK's net zero strategy shows it will miss its 2030 emissions cuts target. The UK government says it's still on track to meet international Paris agreement climate commitments. ow.ly/f5aE104AZQw

Last year, less than half of the USD 275 billion global #economic losses from #NaturalDisasters were covered by #insurance . In 5 charts, learn more key findings from the latest #NatCat sigma report: ow.ly/B4KK104AZQq.
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Recent turmoil in the US and European banking sectors has shaken market confidence. What trends can we expect going forward, and how will #centralbanks react? ow.ly/v89a104zNMF #interestrates #creditsuisse #inflation

Global insured losses from natural catastrophe (NatCat) events in 2022 were USD 125 billion. In our newly released #NatCat sigma report, we deep dive in to the numbers and look at the underlying drivers. Download it today here: ow.ly/2KSy104zJmP
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The mortality protection gap is a reminder of challenges re/insurers face in reaching underserved clients. Swiss Re's new L&H Insurance Inclusion Radar offers a new approach to narrowing the gap -- inclusively. Want to find out more? ow.ly/51T9104yZGf #sustainability

The #COVID -19 pandemic didn't just affect our physical health. It worsened a global mental health crisis. As Swiss Re's Jolee Crosby writes, there's a role for insurers - and technology - to help make a positive impact. ow.ly/FLPH104wab3 #mentalhealth #pandemic #resilience

Across the globe, many countries' populations are aging. In this Observer analysis, the author argues it's not longer lives we should be focusing on. It's increasing 'healthspan.' A key factor will be #mentalhealth . ow.ly/AVpo104s8Oz