Underwriting
The Hanover Barely Ekes Out Q2 Profit, Thanks to Losses at Lloyd’s Chaucer Arm
The Hanover Insurance Group barely eked out a profit in the 2016 second quarter; large losses and catastrophe hits sustained by its Chaucer division are generally to blame. Net income came in at $2 ...
Sports-Related Brain Injury Insurance Claims Poised to Spike: S&P
Insurance claims could spike for sports-related brain injuries in the U.S. and U.K., thanks to increased awareness in both countries and a high-profile settlement involving National Football League ...
QBE in Hong Kong: Insurer Will Distribute General Insurance Cover Through Manulife Agents
QBE will start supplying general insurance products in Hong Kong for distribution through Manulife's agents. The exclusive distribution agreement is between divisions of both companies: Manulife ...
Swiss Re Q2 Profit Hampered by Higher Catastrophe Claims
Swiss Re AG, the world's biggest reinsurer, said profit fell in the second-quarter as the company paid more for catastrophe claims including earthquakes in Japan and forest fires in Canada. Net ...
It’s Pokémon Go Time for Insurers
Whether they're getting stuck in trees, sinking into the mud or wandering into traffic, distracted players of Pokémon Go have been getting into all kinds of trouble this summer. But what do their ...
Northeast Drought Could Have Staying Power Through Fall
At Lavoie's Farm in New Hampshire, beans and corn haven't broken through the ground yet and fields of strawberries are stunted. The drought that has taken hold in the Northeast is especially felt at ...
The Latest Launches from Willis Towers Watson and Beazley
Willis Towers Watson updated its Radar pricing software. Beazley expanded its event cancellation coverage for political violence and incidents of terrorism. *** Willis Towers Watson released a new ...
AIG’s U.K. Arm Adds Brexit Coverage For Anxious Execs
American International Group is coming out with new Brexit coverage in the U.K for anxious executives, barely weeks after the fateful British vote to pull out of the European Union. AIG division AIG ...