EMEA insurers, while not directly impacted by US tariffs, face considerable exposure to secondary effects
Multiple indicators suggest the beginning of another “crypto winter,” driven by sharp negative sentiment following the introduction of global tariffs and the risk of further escalation
U.S. cyber insurance renewal premium rates in 2025 have declined year over year for the past three quarters and are expected to remain under pressure
UK life insurers are poised to continue benefitting from strong bulk annuity volumes in 2025 despite potential challenges from regulatory changes
Global insured losses from natural disaster events in Q1 2025 were preliminarily estimated to reach at least $53 bn, the highest Q1 insured losses since Q1 2011 ($81 bn)
Wildfire-related directors and officers (D&O) lawsuits represent a growing category of event-driven shareholder litigation. These insurance claims arise from major environmental
S&P Global Ratings reports that North American insurers have sufficient capital and liquidity to absorb current market volatility, including disruptions linked to recent tariff measures
Economic instability continues to push sustainability lower on the corporate agenda. In the current economic environment executives are focusing on the ESG risks
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European reinsurers recorded stronger return on equity (ROE) in 2023 and 2024, exceeding their cost of equity in three of the last four years
Global re/insurers reported improved underwriting results and capital positions. These gains came alongside rising uncertainty around reserve development and expanding loss gaps
Auto insurance premiums in the U.S. could rise 14% by the end of 2025 due to new tariffs on imported vehicles and parts
Global reinsurers’ profitability will remain strong in 2025 despite lower risk-adjusted prices for most business lines when reinsurance contracts
Wider natural catastrophe exposure continues to pressure financial results across the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry
Europe’s four largest reinsurers—Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re, and SCOR—reported strong financial results in 2024
Lloyd’s has shared the results from the 2025 Lloyd’s Market Policies and Practices (MP&P) return with market firms, which shows continued progress towards an inclusive
Will requiring insurance for gun owners reduce firearm-related violence and economic costs, or will it be struck down as an unconstitutional restriction on Second Amendment rights?
Fitch Ratings projects that the property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector will continue to face difficulties in 2025 due to volatile natural catastrophe risks
The IG clubs collectively reported a record high level of free reserves in 2023/24 driven by high investment returns, mainly due to the reversal of prior year unrealised losses on fixed income portfolios