GFIA Global Federation of Insurance Associations

The global insurance community coming together! It was once again an honour to gather the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) in Brussels this week. We discussed our global engagement strategy and key developments across jurisdictions — stemming from regulation, climate, and digitalisation to key challenges like the ageing population.

Partnering for better health: opinion article by Stephen Frank We have long known that demographic shifts are taking place around the world, with populations ageing and the effects becoming more visible. As people get older, healthcare demands naturally increase, putting added pressure on already stretched systems. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7335926543765975040

Diversity, equity and inclusion: an insurance industry for all Opinion article by Kylie Macfarlane & Luciana Dall'Agnol’, Co-Chairs of the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) DEI Working Group Attracting and retaining talent is essential for the resilience and success of the global (re)insurance sector. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7333360541278601217

Disaster risk and protection gaps - Opinion article by Yoshihiro Kawai from OECD - OCDE Disasters - whether the consequence of natural hazards such as floods or earthquakes or of human threats such as cyberattacks – can destroy buildings and infrastructure, disrupt economic activity and create financial hardship for the affected individuals, households and businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7331222104769552384

Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) calls on IAIS - International Association of Insurance Supervisors to address growing global pension protection gap The Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) has written to the IAIS - International Association of Insurance Supervisors calling for greater attention be given to the growing global pension protection gap. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7331234944628727810

Climate risks: Industry perspective and recommendations Opinion article by Christian Pierotti, chair of the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) Climate Risks Working Group https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7328407750726619136

Advancing operational resilience: Initiatives and developments to strengthen cyber resilience ? Opinion article by Robert Gordon, chair of the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) Cyber Risks Working Group https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7325798875099799552

Finding that perfect balance Opinion article by Geeke Feiter-van Heuvelen, past-chair of the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) Disruptive Technology Working Group https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7323006319580340224

Opinion article by Brad Smith, chair of the Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) Trade Working Group Over the past year, world leaders have continued to disagree on key issues including negotiations on multilateral trade rules and advancing market liberalisation under the World Trade Organization. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7320379294692630528