Florida-domiciled property carriers are extremely reliant on the reinsurance market, making them vulnerab...
Memo to Brokers: Stick With Loyal Insurers/MGAs; Price Isn’t the Only Differentiator
Instead of oscillating between extreme hard and soft markets, the insurance industry needs to promote a more sustainable business model...
Instead of oscillating between extreme hard and soft markets, the insurance industry needs to promote a more sustainable business model...
Article / 4 months ago
Commercial Auto Among Lines With Flattening Rates: USI 2022 Forecast
Although it wasn’t the headline of a commercial insurance broker’s market pricing report last week, the report’s observation that “commercial auto liability coverage rates are starting...
Although it wasn’t the headline of a commercial insurance broker’s market pricing report last week, the report’s observation that “commercial auto liability coverage rates are starting...
Article / 9 months ago
Higher Catastrophe Losses Will Dampen Q3 Earnings: KBW Analysis
Higher catastrophe losses should help push Q3 2021 earnings per share below consensus for carriers, but rate increases...
Higher catastrophe losses should help push Q3 2021 earnings per share below consensus for carriers, but rate increases...
Article / 12 months ago
MGAs Can Build Broker Relationships - Even in a Hard Market
How can managing general agents build broker relationships during a hardening market when insurers have much less incentive...
How can managing general agents build broker relationships during a hardening market when insurers have much less incentive...
Article / 12 months ago
Mutual Insurers Returned Nearly $13B in Premiums Through 2020
Mutual insurers returned nearly $13 billion in premiums through 2020 in response to policyholders' COVID-19-related challenges...
Mutual insurers returned nearly $13 billion in premiums through 2020 in response to policyholders' COVID-19-related challenges...
Article / 1 year ago
Carriers Prioritize Using Data for Pricing Decisions, Customer Experience: Study
The vast majority of carriers are prioritizing the use of data and analytic technologies to inform decisions on pricing...
The vast majority of carriers are prioritizing the use of data and analytic technologies to inform decisions on pricing...
Article / 1 year ago
Pricing Trends Are Helping Reinsurers Counter Major Claims Uncertainties
A principal negative factor affecting the reinsurance industry is the large amount of claims uncertainty, but positive tailwinds...
A principal negative factor affecting the reinsurance industry is the large amount of claims uncertainty, but positive tailwinds...
Article / 1 year ago
Rate Hikes, Lower COVID-19 Claims Leads to Higher H1 Profits for Europe Reinsurers: Moody's
The four largest European based reinsurers – Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re and SCOR – reported sharply higher profits...
The four largest European based reinsurers – Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re and SCOR – reported sharply higher profits...
Article / 1 year ago
Crash Alert: Why It’s Time for More Auto Insurance Rebates
Two insurance research analysts are warning about dangerous trends shaping up on America’s roadways and...
Two insurance research analysts are warning about dangerous trends shaping up on America’s roadways and...
Article / 1 year ago
Telematics: It's Not Just for New Business Pricing Anymore
GEICO had the right idea about following Progressive—and the majority of top auto insurers—into the world of telematics, but the benefits...
GEICO had the right idea about following Progressive—and the majority of top auto insurers—into the world of telematics, but the benefits...
Article / 1 year ago
