Content from L.S. Howard
Markel Proves That Co-CEOs Work Effectively Together
In an industry where large egos are generally the rule, rather than the exception, Markel Corp.'s leadership structure could be deemed a bit unusual—and, as a result, doesn't exist in many ...
Global Reinsurers’ Strong Capital Position Counteracts Competitive Pressures in 2016: S&P
Strength of capital and good enterprise risk management are two of the main reasons the global reinsurance industry will be able to maintain a stable outlook during 2016 from Standard & Poor's ...
U.S. P/C Industry Maintains Stable Outlook for 2016 Despite Tough Market: S&P
Despite ongoing soft market conditions, declining statutory surplus and "unsustainable levels" of reserve releases, the U.S. property/casualty industry will maintain a stable outlook for 2016, ...
Lloyd’s, London Market Face Huge Uncertainty if UK Leaves EU
A UK exit from the European Union will create a "rarely experienced" level of uncertainty for Lloyd's, the London market as well as the UK and other European economies, according to Sean McGovern, ...
Analysts’ Viewpoints: Conditions Are Difficult for Reinsurers—But It’s Not All Gloom and Doom
While the reinsurance industry continues to operate in an extremely challenging environment, rating agencies affirm that many companies have responded well over the past year by making defensive ...
Will ILS Investors Run for Cover After the Storm?
Most industry pundits agree that alternative capital is now a permanent fixture in the reinsurance marketplace. Where there is less agreement, however, is whether more opportunistic alternative ...
Manmade Threats Growing
Manmade threats are becoming increasingly significant, bringing potentially huge losses to cities, which could present a major risk to the world's future global and economic growth, according to ...
Lloyd’s City New Risk Index Aims to Raise Awareness of Systemic Risks Facing Major Global Cities
The costs of natural and manmade threats could put at risk $4.6 trillion of the total projected GDP of 301 of the world's major cities between 2015 and 2025, according to the findings of the Lloyd's ...

