Reinsurance Market Soft in 2025? Hard Market Party Still On for Now
Reinsurers are hoping the profitability party will last as reinsurance pricing and structural changes to tighten terms and conditions have increased returns to above the ...
Content from Brian C. Schneider
Brian C. Schneider, CPA, CPCU, ARe, is a senior director in Fitch Ratings’ North American insurance rating group located in Chicago. Schneider serves as head of Fitch’s global reinsurance sector and has coverage responsibilities for property/casualty companies. Reach him at brian.Schneider@fitchratings.com.
Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Entering a True Hard Market
Uncertain times are challenging for reinsurers. Claims may jump, and investment losses may dent profitability and possibly capital. However, uncertain times can also be good for reinsurers. Demand ...
Disciplined Exposure Management Helps Reinsurers Absorb 2017 Catastrophes: Fitch
The global reinsurance industry demonstrated resiliency following the record level of catastrophe losses in 2017, as very strong capitalization and effective risk management enabled the sector to ...
Reinsurance M&A Intensifies in Competitive Market Environment
The reinsurance industry is in a state of transition as unutilized capital and the threat of alternative reinsurance providers, combined with slowing premium growth and sagging investment yields, ...