Global Catastrophe Report: Top 5 Costliest Economic & Insured Loss Events
Q3 2024 saw a number of significant disaster events, which drove total economic losses from natural catastrophes above at least $258 bn
Insurance Industry
Climate Change Resilience in Global P&C Insurance: Profitability & Underwriting
Primary insurers have varying levels of exposure to climate risk, with the property and casualty insurance markets in the US and Japan identified as the most sensitive
How Will the EU AI Act Affect the Insurance Industry?
The EU AI Act, published by the European Commission in July 2024, introduces the first regulations on AI development and usage across sectors to protect citizens’ rights
Hurricane Milton Economic and Insurance Loss Forecast: Impact on Re/Insurers
Economic and insured losses from Hurricane Milton remain uncertain, Milton is the second major storm to hit the U.S. within two weeks, following Hurricane Helene
UK Tighten Scrutiny on Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Insurance for Crude Oil
UK and India increase scrutiny on Russia’s shadow fleet and crude oil shipments, impacting maritime insurance and global oil exports.
Canadian Life Insurance Market: Q2 2024 Sales Results
Canadian life insurance market new annualized premium grew 10% to C$522 mn ($387 mn) in Q2 2024 compared to the same period last year. Policy count also increased 4%
2025 U.S. Property and Casualty Insurance Industry Outlook
U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry achieved its best underwriting performance in over 15 years in 2025. The industry has turned a corner
North American P&C Insurer Underwriting Performance
The results for North American property and casualty insurers indicate strong operating returns across sectors. Improved underwriting results and higher investment income
Impact of Concert Cancellations on Insurers & Music Industry. Taylor Swift’s Insurance Case
The cancellation of major tour events, like concerts, poses significant financial risks for insurance industry. This impact is especially evident with high-profile artists
Global Emerging Risks, Insurance & Macro Trends Outlook
The world undergoes constant change and this gives rise to “emerging risks”. Thechanging risks are difficult to quantify, yet can have significant impact on the insurance industry
Western Insurers Provides Cover for Tankers with Russian Oil Despite Sanctions
Western insurers have provided coverage for Rosneft tankers transporting sub-sanctioned Russian crude… despite the risks linked to the G7 price cap
US Life Insurers Report Strong 2024 Earnings and Outline Strategic Growth
US life insurers experienced a relatively stable second quarter, showing higher year-over-year earnings and unveiling strategic updates for select companies
94% of Ukrainian Insurers’ Deposits Held in Highly-Rated Banks
The Ukrainian insurance industry is showing a strong focus on financial stability. Out of a total deposit volume of nearly ₴11 bn, a staggering 94.2% is held in highly-rated banks
Business Interruption Risk Insurance for Global Supply Chains
Reduced investment in supply chains lowers their resilience to natural disasters, unexpected technology outages, and political events, increasing the risk
World Insurance Industry in 2024 Reached a New Equilibrium
The global insurance industry has reached a new equilibrium after the challenges of recent years. The global economy has surprised on the upside
Insurance Industry Faces Challenges as Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially began and has already been active. Business owners found that 91% identified specific weather or natural hazards as risk
Global Benefits Standards for Multinationals
Aon released Global Benefits Trends Study. The study indicates global minimum benefits standards are becoming standard for multinationals
Hurricane Beryl’s Impact on Insurance Industry: Loss Forecasts
Insured losses from Hurricane Berylcould have surged if the Category 1 hurricane had struck a densely populated Texas city like Corpus Christi or Galveston
Retirement Savings Gap and Life Insurance Strategies
The low interest rate years were challenging for people trying to save for retirement. Low rates made savings products and life insurance less appealing
2024-2025 Forecasts for the German Non-Life Insurance Sector
Fitch Ratings upgraded its outlook for the German non-life insurance sector from ‘neutral’ to ‘improving’ due to anticipated better profitability from rising premium rates
Insurance Brokers Global Ratings by Revenues
The value of the worldwide market for insurance broking in terms of fees and commissions earned was around USD 168 bn in 2023
El Niño & La Niña. Direct Impact for Insurance Industry
Insurance alone cannot help protect the region from disruption caused by severe weather events brought by El Niño and La Niña
Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero Scales Up Climate Action by Insurers
Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero (FIT), a new UN-led and convened structured dialogue and multistakeholder forum
Impact of Climate Change on Health & Life Insurance Industries
In the insurance industry, understanding of the risks related to climate change is mostly concentrated in P&C business lines as well as investments
U.S. Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Review
Commercial insurance prices began to rise again, exceeding 5% in the 2023 and further increasing to above 6% by the 2024
How Many Insured Losses Drives the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse?
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge near the Port of Baltimore, Maryland is expected to drive up to $4 bn in insured losses
Artificial Intelligence Becomes an Unexpected Risk for Insurance
With artificial intelligence practically impacting all aspects of everyday life, the number of insurance gaps when using AI has staggered in recent years
World’s Most Valuable Insurance Brands in 2024
World’s most valuable insurance brands retain their ranks through innovation and adaptability strategies. Brand Finance compiles a Sustainability Perceptions Index
World’s Most Valuable Insurance Policy
The world’s most valuable life insurance policy has been taken out by an individual customer of HSBC Life in Hong Kong, according to Guinness World Records
How to Choose the Best Travel Insurance for Your Dubai Vacation?
Are you ready to travel to Dubai? Even though it’s typically safe to go to the United Arab Emirates, unanticipated events might occasionally occur and ruin your holiday
Top 10 Risks for the Global Insurance Industry in 2024
The top risks for the insurance industry reflect the sector’s rapidly changing nature while at the same time reinforcing its critical role in protecting global businesses
2024’s Top-Performing Insurance and InsurTech Stocks
InsurTech companies rank among the top-performing US insurance stocks in early 2024. The US insurance technology space has grounds for optimism
NatCat Insured & Economic Losses Increases Due to Climate Change
Climate change will have a larger impact on economic losses in the future, according to Swiss Re Institute. A new analysis of 36 countries ranks
Solvency II Directive & IRRD: New Rules for EU Insurance Sector
Council and the Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on amendments to the Solvency II directive, the EU’s main piece of legislation in the insurance area
Why Insurers Go to Online Insurance, Telematics & Artificial Intelligence?
Though the stock market is still driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, businesses devoted to insurtech, or the revolution of insurance through technology
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage? How Does it Work?
Uninsured motorist coverage is a type of automobile insurance designed to protect drivers and passengers financially in the event of an accident
Global Landscape of Insurance Digital Transformation
Insurance Digital Transformation refers to the comprehensive integration of digital technologies into all areas
Digitalization in Insurance: New Risks & Solutions
In the era of digital transformation, the insurance sector has observed a paradigm shift in the creation of value. Digital data, now form a significant part of the economic value
New Opportunities for Transport & Logistics Supply Chains Insurance
The Lloyd’s report examined the semiconductor sector’s risk challenges and aimed to spark product innovation through outlining the opportunities to develop new supply chain
U.S. Commercial Insurers Demonstrated Underwriting Profitability. 2024 Trends
Insurers specializing in commercial and personal lines experienced an enhancement in their underwriting outcomes compared to the previous year
Insured Losses from Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Japan Forcasts
Insured losses from the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Ishikawa prefecture on the Noto Peninsula, Japan, on 1 January 2024 are likely to be small
U.S. Property & Casualty Insurers Will See Some Relief in 2024
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
Monitoring of Systemic Risks of Insurance Companies in 2025
The IAIS performed trend analysis on insurance data and used the outcomes for the overall assessment of evolution of systemic risk
Global Insurance Market: Premiums, Profitability, Risk Assessment
IAIS published its Global Insurance Market Report (GIMAR), sharing the outcomes of this year’s Global Monitoring Exercise
Cyclone Jasper Triggers Record Floods in Queensland: Insurance & Climate Challenges
Cyclone Jasper highlights the increasing challenges posed by extreme weather conditions and their impacts on communities, infrastructure, and the insurance industry
U.S. P&C Insurance: Weak Performance and Neutral Outlook
The U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector experienced subdued statutory financial performance, primarily due to a decline in personal lines
Layoffs in the US Insurance Industry Were in P&C Insurers
The U.S. insurance industry experienced a notable number of layoffs, particularly within the property and casualty, P&C insurance sector
UK Insurance Market: Life & Non-Life Sector Outlook for 2024
UK Insurance Market are expected to close this year reporting strong overall premium income growth driven by sizeable rises
Unity Facility: Risk Mitigation for Ukrainian Grain Exports in Global Insurance
Marsh McLennan’s new Unity facility to cover Ukrainian grain exports could pave the way for more insurance solutions to support the country amid the ongoing war
Global Insurance Market Dynamics, Products & Trends for 2024
Global Insurance market continued to moderate in 2024 as insurers sought to balance growth with profitability, divergent conditions
Navigating the Challenges of Property Insurance Market
Q4 has historically been an important time for the Property insurance market, as the peak reinsurance renewal season approaches, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs
Japanese Life & Non-Life Insurance Sector Outlook for 2024
Japanese life and non-life insurers’ underwriting fundamentals are likely to remain healthy overall in 2024, mainly because of waning effects from claims
Total Assets and Investment of Euro Area Insurance Corporations
Total assets of euro area insurance corporations decreased to €8,163 billion in the third quarter of 2023, from €8,270 billion in the second quarter of 2023
Insurance Can Minimize the Renewable Energy Transition Risks
The insurance sector should engage with the developers of a fast-developing new technology that may be crucial to the renewable energy transition
Global Marine Insurance Market Review
Global marine insurance premiums totalled $35.8 bn an 8.3% uplift. European markets continued to enjoy growth whilst some Asian markets had slowed
Insurance Industry Transition to a Net-Zero Emissions Economy
The transition to a net-zero emissions economy is the economic revolution of our times and insurance must once again rise to the challenge
Insured Losses from Winter Storm Ciarán Forecast
The extreme event solutions business unit of Verisk estimates industry insured losses due to wind from Winter Storm Ciarán will range between EUR 800 mn and EUR 1.3 bn
How Can AI Technology Change Insurance Claims Management?
Insurers must embrace Artificial Intelligence technology to successfully navigate emerging transformative trends that are shaping the insurance landscape
UK Pension, Investment and Insurance Benefit Schemes
About 60% of defined benefit schemes in the UK use an LDI strategy. The strategy involves making allocation decisions and investments
How Can Insurers Adapt New Directions to Achieve Net Zero?
Insurers are under pressure to adapt to new frameworks for reaching net zero — but regulators are pushing at an open door
Artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce management, changing the skills employers require and creating new responsibilities for human resources teams
US homeowners insurers recorded a $16.5 bn underwriting profit as combined ratios improved and insurance rate increases slowed in 2026
Insurance regulators in the US, UK and Japan are strengthening oversight of asset-intensive reinsurance, targeting counterparty credit risk, recapture reserve adequacy
US 30-year mortgage rates reached 7.55% as refinancing and purchase applications declined, raising monthly costs and pushing more borrowers toward ARMs