Claims & Reserving
Natural Disaster Claims in 2025 to Again Top $100B Despite ‘Abnormally Low’ Q3 Events
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes during the first nine months of 2025 are estimated to hit $105 billion, bringing the sixth consecutive calendar year with losses topping $100 billion ...
ECRA, CMC Pools Have New Runoff Manager: Alan Gray LLC
Alan Gray LLC has been named will perform claim administration, financial coordination, and data management services related to the runoff of two legacy reinsurance portfolios containing long-tail ...
Results Too Good? Swiss Re Boosts Reserves ~$1B Amid Surprises
Lower than expected catastrophe losses in the second quarter helped fuel nearly $1 billion in net profit for Swiss Re during the period, and a 16 percent jump in profit to $2.1 billion for the first ...
Tech Surpasses Price as Driver of Policy Selection for Weather-Related Coverage
Consumers prioritize comprehensive coverage and technological capabilities over cost, so much so, that they are willing to switch providers or pay higher premiums for better claims experiences during ...
Questionable Loss Reserves: Are Legacy Reinsurance Deals the Answer?
Twenty years ago, an insurance carrier's use of reinsurance products like loss portfolio transfers and adverse development covers waved a red flag, signaling potential concerns over the company's ...
NCCI: Complex Factors Influence Whether Wage Impacts TD Duration
A new study released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) indicates there are a number of factors, including age, that impact how long a worker remains on workers compensation ...
How Pixel Tracking Influences Claims and Underwriting in the Digital Marketing Age
Pixel tracking stands at the forefront of digital marketing innovation and is a key tool for understanding user behavior and optimizing marketing strategies. Yet, this powerful technology demands ...
Viewpoint: Humanizing AI for a Better Customer Experience in Insurance
Humanizing AI sounds like a contradiction in terms, but within the realm of insurance, it's a necessity for carriers wishing to maintain an enhanced customer experience and better retention. This is ...