International Financial Reporting Standards 17 Reshapes Insurance Accounting
IFRS 17 requirements could result in accounting mismatches and volatilities in profit and loss—a direct consequence of the insurer’s reinsurance management strategy entered
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Natural Catastrophes Drivers. 6 Main Lessons for Insurance Industry
The natural disasters demonstrate that economic factors, in the last two years augmented by inflation, are the main driver of elevated insured losses from natural catastrophes
Global Insured Losses from Natural Catastrophes Perspective
Natural disasters resulted in global economic losses of USD 275 billion, of which USD 125 billion were covered by insurance, the fourth highest one-year total
Why Casualty Insurance has seen a decline in coverage and pricing?
Casualty insurance has seen a decline in coverage and pricing in the 2023, with both of them presenting potential challenges to the insurance market
Rough Year for Many US Auto, Property and Casualty Insurers
The US P&C industry recorded a net underwriting loss of $26.5 billion, worsening by $21.5 billion from the previous year
Global Insured & Economic Losses from Natural Catastrophes Outlook
Natural disasters resulted in global economic losses of USD 275 billion, of which USD 125 billion were covered by insurance
Insurance Digital Full-Funnel Marketing: Key Essentials & Stages
While the idea of full-funnel marketing in Insurance has been around for years, most insurers unable to overcome technological barriers
Global Insurance Sector Outlook: Insurers’ Growth and M&A Deals
Insurers received a boost from hardening property-casualty rates, but the growth outlook for the insurance sector in the 2024 appears to be a mixed bag
Belgian & Dutch Insurers’ Investments Should be Resilient to Credit Risks
Belgian and Dutch insurers’ conservative investment portfolios should be resilient to rising credit risks amid weakening economic conditions and tightening monetary policy
Most Insurance Companies are Sitting on Significant Investment Losses
The increase in interest rates over the last year has been positive for life insurers in Europe, improving both solvency and financial results
US Insurers’ Investments to the Failed Banks are Modest
Insurers’ investments to the failed banks (Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate and Signature Bank) are modest. Fitch-rated insurance entities’ direct investment exposure
Life & Health Inclusive Insurance: Availability, Accessibility, Affordability
No Life & Health (L&H) insurance market is fully inclusive. This is supported by the findings of Swiss Re Institute L&H Insurance Inclusion Radar
Impact of Natural Catastrophic Risks for the US P&C Insurance Market
The US P&C insurance industry has experienced challenges in recent years due, in large part, to increases in the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes
UK Life Insurance Market Solvency at Record High
The UK life insurance market will continue to maintain strong capitalisation despite the government’s proposals to loosen Solvency II (S2) rules to release capital for insurers
Natural Catastrophe Losses Will Continue to Be the Largest Risk to Japanese Insurers
Natural catastrophe-related losses will continue to be the largest risk to Japanese nonlife insurers’ earnings in fiscal year 2023, though the effects of inflation are catching up
Largest Life Insurance Companies in United States. TOP 20 U.S. Life Insurers
U.S. life insurers’ commercial mortgage fundamentals have largely recovered since the pandemic. TOP 20 Largest Life Insurance Companies
Climate Risk & Weather-Related Re/Insurance Industry Losses Review
Climate risk has once again been the catalyst for insurance and reinsurance market change. Major losses caused by extreme weather events in recent years
Impact of Social Inflation for P&C Insurance & Commercial Auto Insurance Costs
The phenomenon of social inflation has garnered a great deal of attention in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry
D&O Insurance Insights: 5 Mega Trends to watch
Following are five D&O mega trends companies should watch for and guard against in 2022, according to AGCS financial lines and D&O experts
Losses of Earthquakes in Turkey: Residential vs Commercial Insurance Claims & Premiums
The estimated insurance claims bill from the sequence of earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria earlier in February appears to be growing
Property & Motor Insurance Market in Asia-Pacific (APAC): $432bn by 2025
As per GlobalDatas’s Property Insurance Industry Outlook in Asia-Pacific in report, the global property insurance industry recorded a CAGR of 4.1%
Usage-Based Auto Insurance Programs Have a Dramatic Increase
Usage-based auto insurance programs have seen a dramatic increase, according to a new report, the consumer data
Global Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance Market Review
Global commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance lines have delivered strong financial performance in recent years following the soft market of 2013 to 2018
Flood Risk is Insurable. How Does Insurance Industry Can Close the Protection Gap?
Floods affect more people across the globe than any other natural disaster. The deadly floods within year were a tragic reminder of the increasing threat
US P&C Insurance Outlook: Inflation, Catastrophes & Volatile Markets
2024 will be a difficult year for the US P&C industry: claims severities surged with inflation, natural catastrophe losses were elevated for a sixth straight year
Property Insurance Industry in Europe 2025 Forecasts
Property insurance growth in Europe recovered at 3.2% as compared to a flat growth due to premium price hardening owing to escalating natural catastrophe losses
Insurance M&A Deals Outlook: Value & Volume
M&A market activity continued to exceed historical norms while retreating from the new heights of the previous year
How Metaverse & Visual Intelligence Can Transform Insurance Industry?
The metaverse was already worth nearly $500 bn. That figure is expected to rise to a staggering $800 bn by 2026 as more platforms enter the market
Commercial Insurance and Reinsurance Market Outlook 2024
Pricing cycles in the commercial insurance and reinsurance sectors are now converging, marked by price increase moderation overall for the former
Life Insurance Digitalization and Core Modernization Survey
Mantissa Group initiated a survey, conducted across life Insurance technology and business leaders, and supplemented by a series of interviews
The Future of Digital Transformation in Insurance – Biggest Challenge
Legacy technology systems have long been a problem for insurance providers. The idea of moving customer data away from incumbent systems is a daunting prospect for most insurers
How Did Actress Amber Heard’s Insurance Cover Defamation Trial Against Johnny Depp?
The jury ruled in Depp’s favor, and Heard was ordered to pay $8.3 million. Heard then looked to her insurance company to pay the judgment
How High Reinsurance Costs Will Impact for European Insurers Operating Margins?
The “key focus” will be on how high reinsurance costs will impact their operating margins and how much risk exposure they keep on their own balance sheets
Capital & Investment Income Are Key Points for US Life Insurers
Worries about capital and adverse variable investment income are expected to be the focal points of discussion as life insurers report
Worst Natural Disasters. Global Natural Catastrophe Review
Climate change is taking an increasing toll. The natural disaster figures are dominated by events that are more intense or are occurring more frequently
How Earthquakes in Turkey & Syria Impacts for Re/Insurance Industry?
According to Global InsurTech Report, 2022 has been a year of macro-realism (for many InsurTechs, investors and risk partners), micro company hardship
Aviation, Marine & Cargo Global Insurance Market Forecasts & Dynamics
The aviation, marine and cargo transit (MAT) Global Insurance Industry is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.4% from 2023-2026
U.S. Property & Casualty Insurance Market Results & Performance
U.S. Property & Casualty (P&C) insurers should see stabilizing to modestly better industry operating performance
German Insurance Market Review: Motor, Health, Life & Non-Life
The impact of current high inflation on German insurance market profitability should be limited due to their ability to adjust prices
How Insurers Respond to Inflationary Shocks? Insurance Economics Perspective
Every insurer should closely monitor price developments, focusing on the drivers relevant to the respective insurance coverages, such as repair costs, construction prices or medical inflation
Impact of Inflation & Rising Interest Rates on Insurance Industry
The immediate impact of inflation on non-life (P&C and health) insurers’ earnings is negative, primarily through rising future claims costs on current insurance policies
10 Biggest & Costliest Social Security Mistakes
Social Security checks represent about 30% of the income of the 65 and up set, according to the Social Security Administration, or SSA
Global Natural Catastrophe & Hazard Review. Insurance Implications
The world saw another year of impactful natural catastrophe events that once again emphasized the need to better account for the growing risks that hazards bring
Commercial P&C Insurance Ride Back to Hard Market
Commercial property and casualty (P&C) insurance has been riding on the back of a hard market. However, insurance premium increases have slowed
Private Flood Insurance in California Accounts for over 40% of Entire Flood Market
As private flood insurance accounts for over 40% of California’s entire flood market—a significantly larger share than in the other leading states—the ongoing flooding issues
Global Fixed Income Insurance Markets. JPMorgan Outlook
A global fixed income allocation maximizes diversification across all markets and issuers. JPMorgan credit ratings forecasting framework
Climate & Global Natural Catastrophe Insight: Economic & Insured Losses
Global natural disasters resulted in near-average economic losses totaling $313 bn. Half of losses occurred in the United States and were driven by Hurricane Ian
How Does Surplus Lines Insurance Cover Financial Risks? Types & Costs of E&S Insurance
Surplus lines insurance is a special type of insurance that covers unique risks. It fills a gap in the standard market by covering things that most companies can’t or won’t insure
Economic Outlook 2024. Allianz Identified 8 Key Worldwide Trends
Allianz Global Economic Outlook and Market Forecast, the energy gap will continue to pose concerns in Europ
AI Technology & Data Analytics Will Help Insurers Refine Insurance Market
As the insurance industry continues to navigate the pace of change, complexity and uncertainty in our world, consumers continue to respond companies to be more responsive
Natural & Man-Made Catastrophe Loss Outlook: Insurance Covered only 43%
Natural and man-made disasters resulted in global economic losses of $280 bn. Insurance covered $119 bn economic losses
How AI, Real-Time Data & Digital Twins Can Drive Risk in Insurance?
Technology and data-enabled solutions are creating the tailwinds for change in the commercial property insurance market
10 Most Important Global Business Risks for 2024. Allianz Risk Barometer
Allianz Risk Barometer incorporates the views of 2,712 respondents from 94 countries and territories. Elevated levels of disruption to continue as dangers
Tech-Driven Innovation is Fundamentally Reshaping the Insurance Market
Emerging capabilities including telematics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation have transformed nearly every aspect of the insurance value chain
5 Lessons How Insurance Provides World`s Stability, Responsibility & Predictability
The world thrives on it, but we are living in exceptionally challenging and unpredictable times with negative developments converging at one time on a global scale
US P&C Insurance Market Outlook by S&P
A hard market, higher reinsurance costs and ongoing low M&A activity are in the cards for property and casualty insurers in the new year
Global Aerospace Re/Insurance Market Outlook
The aerospace reinsurance renewals season is a chance to retention levels, conditions and price to enable Global aerospace insurance market
(Re)Insured Losses for Ukraine War & Ultimate Industry Loss Outlook
The war in Ukraine has brought devastating humanitarian consequences first and foremost, but also unexpected losses and economic shocks
Cyber Insurance, Ransomware & Hybrid Warfare Outlook
Russia’s War in Ukraine added a big dose of complexity into an already complicated cyber risk environment, elevating the threat of large-scale attacks
5 Key Benefits of Ransomware Insurance
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, and organizations of all sizes are at risk. Ransomware insurance can help businesses prepare to such attacks
U.S. cyber insurance premiums rose nearly 11% in 2025 as policy volume jumped, but weaker pricing, higher losses, and AI-driven threats added fresh pressure
Finding affordable health insurance in California can be overwhelming. You’re faced with dozens of plan options, unfamiliar terms and questions about whether you qualify for subsidies through Covered California
Insurers enter 2026 with longer settlement cycles, rising volumes, and slow AI adoption, increasing costs and operational risk, AutoRek finds
Global insurance M&A stabilised, as insurers and brokers took a more strategic approach to acquisitions amid falling interest rates and a realignment of strategic priorities