German Life Insurer Ratings Unaffected by Solvency II Reductions
German life insurer ratings remain unaffected by reductions in Solvency II (S2) transitional measures, despite higher bond yields, focuses on fundamental S2
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U.S. D&O Insurance Market Underwriting Results 2024
Underwriters in the Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance sector in 2024 continue to benefit from significant price hikes and refined market practices adopted between 2019 and 2021
U.S. P&C Insurance Industry Saw Strong Revenue Growth in 2024
Statutory underwriting performance in the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry saw strong revenue growth, a return to underwriting profits in 2024
Canada’s Life & Annuity Insurers Perform Strongly Amid Transition to IFRS 17
Canada’s life and annuity insurance sector’s solid performance, boosted by economic growth and favorable interest rates
Q3 2024 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
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%
2024-2025 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 2024. The industry has turned a corner
2024 Mid-Year Results: North American P&C Insurer Underwriting Performance
The mid-year 2024 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
2024 Global Benefits Standards for Multinationals
Aon released 2024 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
California’s Insurance Market: The Case for Risk-Based Pricing and Data-Driven Mitigatio. California’s insurance availability/affordability challenges
Life reinsurers based in Bermuda have recorded increased activity as annuity sales rise in the U.S. and recent regulatory changes
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, the insurance industry is also adapting to meet the unique requirements of eco-conscious drivers
Lightning causes significant fire risk to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), resulting in annual damages of several billion dollars