Delioitte has released its 2013 report, “2012 Global Insurance Outlook Generating growth in a challenging economy takes operational excellence and innovation,” with several interesting recaps of 2012 and forecasts for 2013.
“Deloitte (News - Alert) says while the economy will continue to challenge insurers, companies should identify growth sectors and ‘piggyback’ off of them,” according to a piece that summarizes the Deliotte paper. “[Further], Insurers can take advantage of opportunities from rebounding auto sales, greater construction, and millions of new insureds brought into the healthcare market due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Overseas as well, a growing middle class in China, India and Brazil are creating new market opportunities.”
With regard to investment strategies for the 2013 fiscal year, the report reminds interested parties that the Federal Reserve plans on holding interest rates at low levels through mid-2015... Read More
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