Düsseldorf After two trading days with a sell-off mood, the situation on the German stock market calmed down somewhat on Tuesday. The Dax closed unchanged at 12,831 points in a more friendly market environment. In the meantime, the leading index went back above the 13,100 point mark. However, the Dax was unable to maintain its … Read more
Swiss Re headquarters in Zurich In 2020, Covid-related claims payments in particular had led to a loss of $878 million. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt Reinsurers are considered solid dividend payers. But the world’s number two in the industry, Swiss Re, apparently did not meet the expectations of shareholders this time. After the publication of the annual … Read more
Munich Re “An attractive dividend policy remains a trademark of Munich Re,” said CEO Joachim Wenning. (Photo: Reuters) Munich Munich Re raises the dividend significantly. The world’s largest reinsurer announced on Tuesday that shareholders can expect a distribution of eleven euros for the past year. Last year, 9.80 euros stood at this point. With an … Read more
Trading room of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Investors are likely to keep a close eye on the Ukraine conflict in the coming week as well (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt The alert on the stock markets is likely to continue. Against the background of the conflict over Ukraine, experts are concerned about the coming stock market week. … Read more
Cars on the federal highway 265 after the Ahr valley flood Photo: dpa / Marius Becker Natural disasters caused significantly more damage worldwide last year than in the two previous years. Storms, floods and other natural hazards caused damage amounting to 280 billion dollars last year, as the reinsurer announced on Monday. Around 10,000 people … Read more
Munich Insurance companies are facing a growing number of extreme weather events in the coming years. “Companies urgently need to adapt to increasing weather risks and make climate protection a priority,” demands Torsten Jeworrek, Member of the Management Board at Munich Re. The experienced top manager has been on the board of the world’s largest … Read more