(Re)insurance market dynamics including increased pricing, years of accumulating catastrophic losses, investment market losses and the significant losses expected from the fallout...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 1 month ago
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In aggregate, U.S. property/casualty insurers' financial leverage declined to 21.0% at year-end 2019 from 22.7%...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 1 month ago
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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...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 2 months ago
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US P&C Insurer Ratings at Low Risk from Coronavirus Premium Cuts
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...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 4 months ago
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London Market Insurance Dashboard: 2019 Results
Strong Investment Income Boosts Profits Reported profits of London market insurers in 2019 were boosted by strong investment income...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 4 months ago
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Property/Casualty Insurer Capital Strong Pre-Coronavirus
On the heels of two consecutive years of consistent underwriting profits, the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry entered 2020 in a favorable state with record capital levels and positive...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 4 months ago
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U.S. Property/Casualty Market Update (Capital Strength Fosters Ability to Meet Coronavirus Uncertainty)
The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry entered 2020 in a favorable state, with record capital levels and positive commercial lines pricing trends...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 4 months ago
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North American Property/Casualty Insurers’ 2019 Results (Results Improving with Rate Environment)
Operating performance improved moderately for a group of 47 property/casualty (P/C) (re)insurers in 2019 as improvement in the calendar-year combined ratio and modestly higher investment...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 4 months ago
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Following a Solid 2019, Coronavirus Will Challenge P/C Insurer Performance
North American Property/Casualty (P/C) insurers reported improved 2019 operating performance, but near-term performance will likely be more challenging with the onset...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 4 months ago
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Global Wildfire Risk Illustrates ESG Factor Relevance for Credit
Recent catastrophic wildfires in Australia and the US state of California underscore the importance of environmental considerations when evaluating the credit quality of utilities globally...
- Fitch Ratings / Article / 7 months ago
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