Category: Current
“You have to stage deals with Trump – not negotiate”
Thomas Borer, former head of the Swiss World War II Task Force, advocates unconventional diplomacy in dealing with US President […]
New Hurdles for Motor Vehicle Insurance: Insurers warn about Additional Costs
From 2026, garages will only be allowed to broker car insurance with an additional examination. The insurance industry sees the […]
Swiss Re Sets Standards for Anti-Ageing Pills
The reinsurer Swiss Re has published guidelines for longevity drugs for the first time. The guidelines concern active ingredients such […]
Europe is oversleeping its defense and risking its survival
Christophe Gomart, former general and now Vice-President of the EU Defense Committee, says what many people think but hardly anyone […]
Bewe: Reprogramming eating habits with games
Bewe (formerly Neuria) is a Swiss health tech start-up from Fribourg that uses game design to influence the reward centers […]
Electronic patient dossier: Why Switzerland is lagging behind – and how Germany is setting the pace
For more than seven years, Switzerland has been aiming to bring healthcare data into the digital age with the electronic […]
Smarter risks, stronger business: 5 data-driven strategies for the next era of risk management
In the face of increasing uncertainty, risk management can no longer rely on spreadsheets and gut instinct. A new era […]
A peak performer: What it’s like to be a CEO with Christine Theodorovics, CEO of Baloise Luxembourg
During the summer vacation, including today, thebrokernews podcasts are also taking a break. Instead, we will be showing interesting video […]
Health insurance 2025: What customers want and where the industry is still catching up
Swiss health insurance is caught between rising premiums, demanding customers and the pressure for digital transformation. The latest Deloitte study […]
Skills shortage in Switzerland: The underestimated strength of the “boomers”
Switzerland is experiencing a massive shortage of skilled workers, including in the insurance industry. Instead of relying exclusively on immigration, […]
Europe’s wake-up call: General Trinquand on risks, defense and values
During the summer vacation, including today, thebrokernews podcasts are also taking a break. Instead, we will be showing interesting video […]
New inspection obligation, old questions
Since more than half a year, insurance intermediaries will be subject to a new inspection regime with a modular structure […]