23 August 2022
Structured Credit & Political Risks Insurance Market Update
The world currently faces a wide range of significant challenges, both political and economic. Global growth estimates continue to be revised lower and lower by economists. Fitch Solutions’ January 2022 forecast of 4.1% growth was adjusted to 3% in June 2022, with further downward revisions possible.
Supply side challenges are putting upside pressure on global prices. Fuelled by sharp interest rate hikes, financial markets remain very volatile, weighing on sentiment, as well as household and corporate balance sheets.
This update covers:
- An overview of the insurance market
- Emerging market report, in partnership with Fitch Solutions
- Highlights of insurance market moves in the last six months
“The Chinese economy faces regulatory pressure in the tech sector, continued stress in its real estate market, and economic disruption caused by lockdowns under the zero-Covid-19 policy.”