Data & Research
Unhappy at Work: Bad Job in Early Career Has Health Impact in Your 40s
Job satisfaction in your late 20s and 30s has a link to overall health in your early 40s, according to a new nationwide study. While job satisfaction had some impact on physical health, its effect ...
The Mathematics of Earthquakes: Student Applies Financial Model to Seismic Data
A computational science doctoral student at the University of Texas at El Paso has successfully tied a new mathematical modeling process to the study of earthquakes. "The model that we applied to the ...
H1 Catastrophe Losses Are High, and Texas Endured Many of Them
Weather catastrophe activity slammed into 39 states during the 2016 first half. But in a six-month period where insured losses rose well above typical levels, Texas was by far the worst hit, ...
EU Passporting Could Be Crucial for Lloyd’s Market Position in Post-Brexit World
The UK's exit from the European Union, or "Brexit," could lead to a loss of business for Lloyd's of London unless the UK government is able to negotiate passporting arrangements to maintain access to ...
Did Your Hometown Make Allstate’s List of Safest-Driving Cities?
Americans are driving more miles and having more accidents, making safety a growing concern. With that in mind, Allstate ranked the safest-driving large cities in the U.S., with Brownsville, Texas, ...
AIG’s Restructuring Efforts Earn Ratings Affirmation From Fitch
AIG ongoing focus on restructuring and deleveraging got a vote of confidence from Fitch Ratings. Fitch affirmed the insurer financial strength ratings of American International Group's ...
Homeowners Insurance Shines While Personal Auto Struggles: Fitch
While the U.S. personal auto insurance industry continues to be a sick patient, homeowners coverage is a significant bright spot, according to Fitch Ratings' latest report. Private passenger auto ...
Small, Specialty Insurer Hiring Plans Surpass Larger Peers: Labor Study
Small insurers are expecting to do most of the hiring in the industry, according to a new survey, which also highlights the high demand for niche specialty commercial lines underwriters and claims ...