Recruitment industry survey data are particularly useful as they provide a leading indicator of the tight...
James River, Global Indemnity deal comes amid evolving E&S market
A proposed merger between excess and surplus specialists James River Group Holdings Ltd. and Global Indemnity Group LLC comes as the US E&S market...
A proposed merger between excess and surplus specialists James River Group Holdings Ltd. and Global Indemnity Group LLC comes as the US E&S market...
Article / 11 days ago
GEICO leads pack in slashing insurance advertising spend
The four largest personal lines property and casualty insurers in the US continued to slash their advertising spend in 2023, partly to offset the effects of loss-cost inflation....
The four largest personal lines property and casualty insurers in the US continued to slash their advertising spend in 2023, partly to offset the effects of loss-cost inflation....
Article / 14 days ago
Aviva's Probitas acquisition highlights growth prospects for buyer and target
Aviva PLC's planned acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Probitas should allow both companies to accelerate their growth....
Aviva PLC's planned acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Probitas should allow both companies to accelerate their growth....
Article / 1 month ago
Berkshire drops 2 insurance companies from portfolio in Q4 2023
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. dropped Markel Group Inc. and Globe Life Inc. from its investment portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2023, after having reduced its holdings...
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. dropped Markel Group Inc. and Globe Life Inc. from its investment portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2023, after having reduced its holdings...
Article / 2 months ago
Demystifying IFRS 17
In this informative webinar, we dive into the complexities of IFRS 17, the International Financial Reporting Standard for insurance contracts.
In this informative webinar, we dive into the complexities of IFRS 17, the International Financial Reporting Standard for insurance contracts.
Video / 3 months ago
Reinsurance startups face uphill climb as renewals restore supply-demand balance
The outcome of the Jan. 1 reinsurance renewals will make life tougher for new entities hoping to enter the market and capitalize on good trading conditions....
The outcome of the Jan. 1 reinsurance renewals will make life tougher for new entities hoping to enter the market and capitalize on good trading conditions....
Article / 3 months ago
Cuts at P&C carriers drive 2023 US insurance layoffs
Property & casualty carriers were responsible for the majority of the layoffs in the US insurance industry in 2023 as the sector shed at least 6,800 jobs, according to an analysis by S&P Global...
Property & casualty carriers were responsible for the majority of the layoffs in the US insurance industry in 2023 as the sector shed at least 6,800 jobs, according to an analysis by S&P Global...
Article / 4 months ago
Buffett slashes insurance holdings, completely exits 7 companies in Q3
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. substantially cut its stake in three insurance-focused corporations and completely exited its positions in seven other companies during...
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. substantially cut its stake in three insurance-focused corporations and completely exited its positions in seven other companies during...
Article / 5 months ago
Convex CEO: Insurance market needs more than 1 good year of returns
Investors will need more than a single year's good performance to be persuaded that the insurance and reinsurance industry has turned a corner, according to...
Investors will need more than a single year's good performance to be persuaded that the insurance and reinsurance industry has turned a corner, according to...
Article / 6 months ago
Chubb, Fanhua drive insurance M&A in mainland China
Chubb Ltd. and Fanhua Inc. were the catalysts for some of the largest insurance deals in mainland China in recent years, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis....
Chubb Ltd. and Fanhua Inc. were the catalysts for some of the largest insurance deals in mainland China in recent years, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis....
Article / 6 months ago