Fitch Ratings has published the 11th edition of its Global Reinsurance Guide. This document provides reinsurance brokers, security committees and reinsurance investors with Fitch’s latest research and views on the global reinsurance sector. The Fitch Ratings 2021 Outlook: Global Reinsurance report discusses the key drivers behind the negative sector outlook. The report highlights the issues that Fitch expects to affect reinsurers during 2021. These issues include: • Ultimate losses for the coronavirus pandemic • Risk-adjusted price rises • Stalling growth in alternative capital capacity The Global Reinsurers: Mid-Year 2020 Results report provides a review of the financial results and performance highlights released during the 1H20 reporting period by Fitch’s portfolio of reinsurers. The European Reinsurance – Peer Review report outlines Fitch’s views on the key credit factors of the four major European reinsurance organisations: Hannover Re; Munich Re; SCOR and Swiss Re. The Asian Reinsurance Market 2020 report explores the improving pricing environment against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. The report also discusses M&A activity in Asian reinsurance, changes in regulation and the gradual pick-up of interest in insurance-linked securities. The Reinsurance in Latin America report discusses the smaller natural catastrophe losses in 2019 than in 2018 and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on earnings. The report also discusses the importance of reinsurance protection against natural catastrophe claims for local primary insurers.

We are pleased to present the third edition of Global Powers of Construction, a publication in which we identify, list and outline the world’s major listed construction groups and provide insights in terms of macroeconomic expectations and innovation trends within the industry. The data included in this edition of GPoC is the product of a comprehensive review of different external sources, such as annual company reports, Euroconstruct, the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, Forbes and ENR reports. The analysis has also benefited from comments and suggestions by Deloitte professionals from different countries. As in previous editions, this publication includes an analysis of the current macroeconomic outlook and expectations for coming years in the global construction industry. During the last three years the construction market grew at a moderate pace but the slight deceleration noted in 2019 combined with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, have negatively impacted forecasts for 2020 and have increased uncertainty levels for the subsequent years. Nevertheless, global need for infrastructure over the next 30 years is still huge, since only 25% of the infrastructure required for 20501 exists today.

The global small arms market is a growing market that has been witnessing the production of increased number of firearms over the years for various end users including civilian, military and others. The market has experienced a major transformation in the development and manufacture of small arms by different countries. The small arms industry has witnessed the development of different gun types for both commercial and military applications. Globally, some of the major applications in which different small arms find maximum usage include civilian (self-defense); military/armed forces, homeland security/law enforcement and government agencies; and hunting, shooting & sports activities. The global small arms market is expected to witness a substantial growth over the forecast period 2020-2025. The research study is based on extensive primary interviews (in-house experts, industry leaders, and market players), and secondary research (a host of paid, and unpaid databases), along with the analytical tools, that have been used to build the forecast, and the predictive models.

A vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) is a semiconductor-based laser diode that emits high power optical laser beam vertically from its top surface. Such devices replace edge emitting lasers (EEL) offering a wide range of applications especially in networks. VCSEL is primarily used as a low-cost method of tracking movement and transferring data in computer mice, laser printers and fiber optics. The scope of the report discusses the potential opportunities for the key players to enter the global VCSEL for data communication market. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth analysis of the market, outlining current trends, key driving factors, and key area of investment. The report includes Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the competitive scenario of the industry and role of each stakeholder in the value chain. Moreover, it features the strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market.

Retail businesses today face a lot of challenges associated with the rising consumer foot traffic, sales, and efforts in reducing the overall management costs. In the competitive retail industry, it is more crucial for store owners to create and sustain a differentiated shopping experience that can help in achieving long-term customer loyalty and enhanced customer experience. Accordingly, the digital age has paved the way for the growth of innovative technologies where retailers that implement them can create a valuable and memorable experience for shoppers than their competitors. Customers are also more engaged with the retail automation features as they are more intuitive, informative, and personalized.

Electric lawn mowers are one of the most used garden equipment for grass cutting and lawn mowing. Based on their usage, these machines are divided into various categories, the simplest being walk-behind mowers, ride on mowers, and the robotic lawn mowers. Further, these mowers use various blade types depending on the terrain and mowing requirements for mulching grass across residential lawns, golf courses, sports fields, and public parks, among others. Lawn mowers are the largest category of garden equipment and have established a market presence in developed western countries.

Solar pumps are pumps powered using photovoltaic cells to pump water for irrigation and water management purpose. For analyzing market, cost price for solar PV cells, pumps, and controller are considered. The solar pumps market is analyzed and estimated in accordance with the impacts of drivers, restraints, and opportunities. The period studied in this report is 2019–2027. The report focuses on revenue generated from various solar pumps product, end user, and operation. Moreover, the report analyzes the current market trends of solar pumps for different regions and suggests future growth opportunities by analyzing government regulations & policies, thereby further increasing consumer acceptance of solar pumps.

Precision parts manufacturing involves the manufacture of individual components/parts/items/pieces with a high level of accuracy. These precision products have tight tolerances and are generally manufactured in large quantities. Milling, turning, grinding, EDM, ECM, and other services are provided by manufacturers. Precision manufacturing is also referred to as a machining shop or machine shop, where metal works are carried out using machines such as lathes, automatic machines for screws, boring, milling, and grinding, among others. Materials apart from metals may also be used for fabrication at these facilities. The precision part manufacturers are OEMs that manufacture products for other companies, which use these to make the final product. Precision parts manufacturing makes use of technical knowledge in the following disciplines:

This report covers the study of the global plumbing component market. Comprehensive analyses of the market trends, future estimations, and thorough study of the market on the basis of application, product, propulsion system and region are included in this report. Plumbing equipment market includes equipment of different types depending on their application, product and propulsion system. Plumbing equipment are used to in plumbing activities. Further, the report highlights the regional trends, and the regional coverage of this market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa). It further provides insights on the drivers, restraints, and opportunities to understand the dynamics and potential of the plumbing equipment market.

The demand for sustainable and eco-friendly devices is rising as the reality of climate crisis and consequences of the environmental damage on ecosystem have turned into a major threat in the past five years. By leveraging on technology, efforts are taken by non-profit organizations, government, and major consumer appliances vendors to reduce the emission level of greenhouse gases in the environment by developing more climate friendly solutions in the market. Thus, heat pumps are considered as one significant strategy for substantial and immediate carbon savings compared to the other modes of heating systems available at present. Heat decarbonization is a major priority where economies are striving to implement a wide scale adoption of appliances with lower carbon emissions.