Munich Re predicts global insurance premium growth

Global primary insurance premiums will increase by almost 3.0
percent on average over the next two years as a return to growth in
Western Europe and a pick-up in several emerging markets more than
offsets slower expansion in China, according to Munich Re.
The reinsurer said global premium growth will be little changed
at about 2.9 percent this year before rising to 3.0 percent next
year, after adjusting for inflation. That compares with
inflation-adjusted premium growth of 2.9 percent in...