Reinsurers key to growth of renewables

Swiss Re head says industry champions sustainability and can help societies like China to become more resilient

When Swiss Re AG's CEO Christian Mumenthaler first visited China in 2006, he saw an emerging economy with a multi-millennial culture and history.

During the visit, the chief of the Swiss reinsurance giant made good use of a conference break on a weekend and journeyed to the Great Wall. He picked a less touristy route and managed to have a breathtaking view of the massive wall.