
Swiss Re Institute forecasts non-life premium growth to slow to 0.6% in 2026
Jul 8th, 2026 • 5 min • View Source
Global non-life premium growth is forecast to slow to 0.6% in real terms in 2026, reflecting competitive pricing conditions and moderating economic momentum, according to Swiss Re Institute, part of the global reinsurer. The softening of non-life premium growth is well below the long-term trend of 3.6% (2015–2024 compound annual growth rate). Swiss Re Institute […] The post Swiss Re Institute forecasts non-life premium growth to slow to 0.6% in 2026 appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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