Jim B. Auden is a managing director and property/casualty sector head for Fitch Ratings’ North American insurance rating group. Jim earned a BS from the University of Illinois-Chicago and an MBA from the Simon School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester.
James Auden plays a crucial role in overseeing the company’s strategic direction and operations.
With extensive experience in financial analysis and credit rating, Auden leads a team dedicated to providing accurate and insightful ratings and research. His expertise in evaluating credit risk and market trends has been instrumental in guiding Fitch Ratings’ clients through complex financial landscapes.
Auden’s leadership emphasizes a commitment to transparency and integrity, ensuring that Fitch Ratings remains a trusted authority in the industry. His contributions continue to shape the company’s reputation and influence in the global market.
The improving 2024 results for U.S. personal auto insurers are expected to persist through the rest of 2024 and into 2025. Significant price hikes and easing claims severity
U.S. property and casualty insurers will see some relief in 2024 year following a rough 2023 as a personal auto line recovery contributes to statutory profit improvement
The U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector experienced subdued statutory financial performance, primarily due to a decline in personal lines
U.S. homeowners’ insurance is poised to post a statutory underwriting loss for reported results, as insurers continue to face above-average catastrophe losses