Mental Health

Depression is now the leading cause of disability in the world. Companies need to start by acknowledging that, and then open to the door to help employees, said Noreen McMullan, chief people officer, AXIS.

Insurance can play an important role in people's wellbeing, said Jane Wang, the founder and CEO of Optimity, a wellness and "mission driven" InsureTech.

The (re)insurance sector needs to face the mental health problems created by the pandemic and returning to the office.

The psychological effects of the pandemic and quarantine are profound: social isolation, a tsunami of grief as people cope with losses, financial chaos, unemployment, uncertainty and business closures. Is this fueling a rise in diseases of despair? And what are the considerations for the insurance market on possible impacts on claims?