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The U.S. P/C industry's reported 3Q20 natural catastrophe losses will be the largest since 3Q17, driven by an elevated frequency...
Financial results for U.S. property/casualty insurers (P/C) in 2H20 will continue to be adversely impacted by pandemic-related insured losses and premium volume declines amid the economic recovery...
In an investment market riddled with volatility, catastrophe bonds are offering investors a degree of comfort and stability, says Fitch Ratings' Jeff Mohrenweiser...
Hurricane Laura is generating devastating economic and insured losses in Louisiana and several other states, but is unlikely to trigger ratings downgrades of...
Operating performance for North American property/casualty (P/C) insurers declined in the first half of 2020, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic affecting underwriting results and investment...
(Re)insurance market dynamics including increased pricing, years of accumulating catastrophic losses, investment market losses and the significant losses expected from the fallout...
In aggregate, U.S. property/casualty insurers' financial leverage declined to 21.0% at year-end 2019 from 22.7%...
While the coronavirus pandemic will remain an ongoing global concern for the foreseeable future, the risk of a significant hurricane making landfall during the upcoming season is another concern...
Recently announced premium adjustments by property/casualty insurers in response to unanticipated declines in risk exposures and claims incidence due to the sharp economic contraction...
Strong Investment Income Boosts Profits Reported profits of London market insurers in 2019 were boosted by strong investment income...
