Swiss Re chief stresses resilience and strong foundations
Swiss Re group chief executive officer Andreas Berger has encouraged insurers to strengthen their foundations in order to help customers navigate growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Speaking at the Airmic conference on Monday (15 June), Berger said insurers play a vital role in making society work efficiently as businesses navigate uncertainty from conflict in the Middle East.
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