M&A activity involving North American insurance brokers declined nearly 40% in the first quarter of the y...
Global Reinsurers: Mid-Year 2023 Results
The 18 non-life reinsurers monitored by Fitch Ratings posted solid underwriting profits in 1H23 with an aggregate reinsurance combined ratio of 88%. This included moderate losses of...
The 18 non-life reinsurers monitored by Fitch Ratings posted solid underwriting profits in 1H23 with an aggregate reinsurance combined ratio of 88%. This included moderate losses of...
Report / 9 months ago
Reinsurers’ 2022 Results Hit by Weaker Underwriting and Investment Losses
The four major European reinsurers Hannover Rueck SE (Insurer Financial Strength Rating AA-/Stable), Munich Reinsurance Company (AA/Stable), SCOR SE...
The four major European reinsurers Hannover Rueck SE (Insurer Financial Strength Rating AA-/Stable), Munich Reinsurance Company (AA/Stable), SCOR SE...
PR / 1 year ago
Reinsurers’ Underwriting Margins to Expand by 4pp in 2023
Reinsurers’ underwriting margins are likely to expand by 4pp on average in 2023 due to significant price rises, tighter terms and conditions and the withdrawal of cover related to the war in...
Reinsurers’ underwriting margins are likely to expand by 4pp on average in 2023 due to significant price rises, tighter terms and conditions and the withdrawal of cover related to the war in...
PR / 1 year ago
Reinsurers Diverge on Appetite for Catastrophe Risk
Reinsurers’ appetites to offer cover for property-catastrophe risk are diverging as climate change makes weather-related losses increasingly frequent, severe and volatile...
Reinsurers’ appetites to offer cover for property-catastrophe risk are diverging as climate change makes weather-related losses increasingly frequent, severe and volatile...
Article / 2 years ago
US Cyber Insurance Payouts Increase Amid Rising Claims, Premium Hikes
Cyber insurance has become the fastest growing segment for U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurers as evolving threats have boosted demand for coverage...
Cyber insurance has become the fastest growing segment for U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurers as evolving threats have boosted demand for coverage...
Article / 2 years ago
January 2022 Reinsurance Renewals Give Mixed Results
In spite of more than USD100 billion of natural catastrophe claims, both traditional and alternative reinsurance capital grew by 3%–4% in 2021...
In spite of more than USD100 billion of natural catastrophe claims, both traditional and alternative reinsurance capital grew by 3%–4% in 2021...
Article / 2 years ago
North American P/C Insurers’ Profit Upside Challenged in 2022
North American property/casualty (P/C) (re)insurers’ strong premium revenue growth from rising commercial rates, reduced incurred losses tied to the coronavirus pandemic and large investment gains on...
North American property/casualty (P/C) (re)insurers’ strong premium revenue growth from rising commercial rates, reduced incurred losses tied to the coronavirus pandemic and large investment gains on...
Article / 3 years ago
Inflation, Rising Rates Fuel Downside Risk for US P/C Insurers
he U.S. property/casualty (p/c) insurance industry faces mounting challenges from the specter of an extended period...
he U.S. property/casualty (p/c) insurance industry faces mounting challenges from the specter of an extended period...
Article / 3 years ago
Reinsurance Price Rises Will Support Improving Sector Outlook
Reinsurers’ plans to continue raising premium rates should contribute to stronger profitability and an improving sector outlook...
Reinsurers’ plans to continue raising premium rates should contribute to stronger profitability and an improving sector outlook...
Article / 3 years ago
Italian Non-Life Insurers Still Profitable as Mobility Returns
Italian non-life insurers reported strong 1H21 underwriting profitability, as measured by the combined ratio...
Italian non-life insurers reported strong 1H21 underwriting profitability, as measured by the combined ratio...
Article / 3 years ago
