Accident & Health Insurance

While other property/casualty lines may be challenged in a recession, some specialist accident & health products can see a lift in business during an economic downturn, said Jay Hamilton, global head of accident & health, AXIS.

Almost 50 million Brazilians have private health insurance plans, a number that sounds big, but only covers just over one fifth of the country's population. It's no coincidence, therefore, that Brazil has long been identified as a market full of potential for health insurers.

Andy Hottinger discusses the potential impact of COVID-19 and climate change on lines like casualty, motor, health, and professional liability.

Accident & Health insurance, which has focused on professional athletes in the past, is expanding to e-sports and space travel, said Guy Bonwick, Head of International A&H for AXIS Insurance.