Insurers' cost of capital and economic value creation

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<abstract displayLabel="Summary">The cost of capital plays a key role in defining the profitability of insurers, according to Swiss Re's latest sigma report. The study found that underwriting profitability is an important driver of investor confidence, together with profitable top line growth and scale of operations</abstract>
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