Economic and Sector Outlook 2017: Second Quarter Outlook

The strong economic pulse in the first quarter of 2017 foresees a light acceleration in global growth for this year, not without certain political and economic uncertainties, which are analyzed in this quarterly review. This report updates the status of the economic overview and its influence on the insurance market. The global insurance industry is noting acceleration in business, both in Life and Non-Life, with a contribution from emerging countries above what was initially expected. This growth is expected to continue throughout 2017-2018, both in developed and emerging markets, the latter leading the path to growth.