Data & Research
Why Back Surgery Rates Vary by State: WCRI Report
A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute delves into the reasons why back surgery rates vary widely for workers in different states, with Oklahomans nearly three-times as likely ...
SNL’s Top 15 Reinsurers: M&A Fails to Push Europeans Out of Leader Spots
SNL Financial published a list of the top 15 global reinsurers last week, showing the major European reinsurers in the top four spots. The ranking is based on 2014 assumed reinsurance premiums for ...
Reuters Column: Are Loyal Drivers Paying More to Insurers?
When Jonathan G. Stein became unhappy with his long-time car insurance carrier earlier this year, the 41-year-old lawyer from Elk Grove, California switched to a new company. How was he rewarded for ...
How They Stack Up: Analysis of Chubb’s Future Position in P/C Product Lines
Just a little over six months ago, ACE announced a deal to acquire the high-net-worth personal lines business of Fireman's Fund from Allianz, competing against Chubb, which holds the leading position ...
Expert Calls For Wider Use of Blast Modeling For Possible Terrorist Attacks
While catastrophic event models focus mainly on weather-related events, the world also has to cope with catastrophic terrorist acts, particularly those caused by explosive devices placed in areas ...
Shakeup in Top 10 Workers Comp Writers: 2014 vs. 2009
The ranking of industry-leading workers compensation writers has changed in recent years, with names like Travelers and Hartford overtaking Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and American International ...
Workers Comp Underwriting Profit Possible as Trends, Reserve Quality Improve: Fitch
Traditionally one of the most challenging underwriting segments in the U.S. commercial lines insurance market, workers compensation has experienced a meaningful turnaround in performance from large ...
Leaders Still Not Connecting with Employees, Survey Finds
In a business environment that demands employee commitment, leaders who make it a point to connect with their people are a step ahead. Unfortunately, however, 91 percent of America's workers say ...