Underwriting
A Working National Flood Insurance Bill by Fall? It’s Possible
The 2016 election season won't hamper ongoing work on renewing and reforming the U.S. government's struggling National Flood Insurance Program well before it expires in September 2017, a leading ...
Relaxed Cuba Travel Restrictions Increase Demand for Insurance
More Americans are expected to head to Cuba thanks to relaxed travel restrictions, and those travelers are going to need insurance to meet the country's entry requirements, says travel insurance ...
PartnerRe’s $6.9B Sale to EXOR Closes; Fitch Responds with Ratings Downgrade
PartnerRe's new owner EXOR has closed its $6.9 billion acquisition of the Bermuda-based reinsurer, and Fitch Ratings quickly responded with a ratings downgrade that reflects some pessimism over the ...
VW Reportedly May Establish Two Funds to Address Emissions Scandal
Volkswagen AG is in talks with U.S. authorities to establish a national remediation fund and a separate one for California as punishment for pollution from its cars after the automaker cheated on ...
P/C Industry Groups Wary, Cautious Watching the 2016 Presidential Campaign Unfold
Property/casualty insurance lobbyists are watching the volatile 2016 U.S. presidential campaign unfold with both wariness and cautious optimism, unsure of what the future will bring with the likes of ...
Munich Re Plans New $1.1B Share Buyback; Profit Expected to Plunge
Munich Re, the world's second-biggest reinsurer, expects profit to decline this year as falling prices for its products and low interest rates weigh on investment earnings. The company plans to ...
Cuba Presents Huge Insurance Market Opportunities (in Theory)
Cuba presents significant opportunities for insurers and others businesses in the months ahead as the U.S. restores diplomatic ties. The market is not a slam-dunk, however, as it presents significant ...
Bill Gross’s $200M Suit against Allianz’s PIMCO Allowed to Proceed
Bond manager Bill Gross will be able to pursue his lawsuit to recoup at least $200 million he claims that Pacific Investment Management Co owes him in the wake of his 2014 ouster from the firm he ...