Removing the friction from payments

whitePaper | August 3, 2023

It’s no secret that the global pandemic has upended everyone’s life. We know this anecdotally from our own experiences—more online shopping with curbside pickup orders, ordering takeout and delivery versus in-person dining, and changing media consumption. And let’s not forget remote working and learning. These experiences are more than simply anecdotal; McKinsey has written about the more specific effects of the pandemic on consumer behavior and needs. In short, they write: “behavior changes will reshape consumer decision journeys and companies will need to adapt fast.”

whitePaper | May 20, 2022

Anticipating the risks of tomorrow is embedded in our DNA at Munich Re, which is why we have been involved in managing cyber risk from the first moment it became a consideration - and continue to keep pace with its lightning-fast development. As the challenges this risk class poses to the global economy grow, we, and the insurance industry as a whole, need to provide proper solutions capable of addressing risk capacity and sustainability for this line of business. The numbers clearly show that the need for cyber security and insurance is increasing steadily: Munich Re estimates global cyber premiums to be $9.2 billion (beginning of 2022) and expects that they will reach approximately $22 billion by 2025. Given the ever-increasing frequency and severity of cyber-attacks, our survey reveals that the insurance gap is disproportionately high. And the mismatch between risk awareness and implementation of protection measures and the need for more capacity for larger risks remains a real challenge in what is an increasingly difficult environment for the entire insurance industry.

whitePaper | July 5, 2022

Modern UK insurance providers are focused on accommodating the changing expectations of their customers1 : improving customer service; streamlining claim payment processes; reducing manual disbursement methods, and increasing the speed of claim payment delivery. A digital payout solution can help transform all five of these areas to meet – and exceed the new demands.

whitePaper | July 15, 2022

The insurance industry’s main objective is to make sure people are protected against every odd, and receive timely help in case of any incident. Yet, despite being an industry that revolves around people, many insurance companies are known for being labor-intensive and overly complicated. Customers have a hard time understanding the ins and outs of their own insurance policy premiums, and the entire experience can be taxing for everyone involved.

whitePaper | April 26, 2022

The climate crisis poses a serious threat to the United States economy and human welfare, with a narrowing timeframe to invest in opportunities to avoid the most catastrophic impacts. Extreme weather events can be exacerbated by climate change, disrupting supply chains, and flooding made worse by sea level rise can destroy critical infrastructure. As a smaller subset of these impacts, climate change threatens the Nation’s fiscal health.

whitePaper | January 20, 2020

A lot is changing in today’s global economy. Economic growth in North America appears to be slowing; likewise, there are signs of weakness in regions across the globe. With tariff wars, Brexit and military conflicts, there is uncertainty domestically and across the globe. Making business decisions in this environment can be daunting.