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sigma 2/2026 - World insurance: shock absorbers in a fragmenting world
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In 2026, the global insurance industry finds itself at an inflection point
In 2026, the global insurance industry finds itself at an inflection point, slowing from cyclical highs yet more relevant tha
Forecasts
| 2026 F | 2027 F | 2028 F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| United States | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Euro area | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| China (Mainland) | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| 2026 F | 2027 F | 2028 F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| United States | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Euro area | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| China (Mainland) | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| 2026 F | 2027 F | 2028 F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Euro area | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| China (Mainland) | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| 2026 F | 2027 F | 2028 F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| United States | -0.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Euro area | 0.9 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| China (Mainland) | 1.9 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| 2026 F | 2027 F | 2028 F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| World | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| United States | -0.1 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Euro area | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| China (Mainland) | 6.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 |