“The US reported an average 1500 COVID-19 deaths a week for 2023 – comparable to fentanyl or firearm deaths.”
This wasn’t from health officials but insurance actuaries.🤯
Covid-19 may lead to longest period of peacetime excess mortality, says new report .swissre.com/press-release/…
This wasn’t from health officials but insurance actuaries.🤯
Covid-19 may lead to longest period of peacetime excess mortality, says new report .swissre.com/press-release/…
“Our analysis suggests elevated excess mortality extending over the next decade. The first step is to get COVID under control, with measures such as vaccinations for the vulnerable.“ 
Implications for insurers:
Excess mortality in the general population is an important indicator for insurers, as shifts in the major causes of death may require a reassessment of additional risk in their mortality portfolios.
The current levels of excess mortality are of concern. Specific actions include adapting the underwriting philosophy, risk appetite, and mortality assumptions in pricing and reserving. Insurers can be proactive in targeting prevention programmes for policyholders, helping them in the joint effort to support longer, healthier lives.
Excess mortality in the general population is an important indicator for insurers, as shifts in the major causes of death may require a reassessment of additional risk in their mortality portfolios.
The current levels of excess mortality are of concern. Specific actions include adapting the underwriting philosophy, risk appetite, and mortality assumptions in pricing and reserving. Insurers can be proactive in targeting prevention programmes for policyholders, helping them in the joint effort to support longer, healthier lives.
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