Data & Research
Too Much Capital, Too Little Return
Finding attractive investment opportunities is a familiar challenge in a world of low to negative yields, tight spreads and high equity prices. In this year's Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) ...
Marsh: Federal Terrorism Reinsurance Renewal Reestablished Normalcy
In the wake of the brief lapse and then renewal of the U.S. federal terrorism reinsurance program in early 2015, Marsh has looked at the related risk insurance climate in a new report. The verdict: ...
Swiss Re: Non-Life Insurance Premium Growth Still Misses Pre-Crisis Levels
Non-life insurance premium growth continued to improve in 2014, fueled by a stronger performance in advanced markets. But it still averages less than before the 2008 financial crisis, Swiss Re said ...
Fitch: Berkshire Hathaway’s Commercial Insurance Success Threatens Smaller Rivals
Berkshire Hathaway's expansion into the U.S. commercial lines market in recent years has been immensely successful for the company, giving it the ability to crowd out smaller rivals, Fitch Ratings ...
Most Insurers Unprepared For Driverless Vehicles: KPMG Survey
A sizable majority of insurers aren't ready for the arrival of autonomous vehicles, even as their development and testing accelerates, KPMG determined in a new survey. The audit, tax and advisory ...
Climate Change Places Investment Returns at Risk: Mercer
Climate change could adversely affect investment returns in the coming years. With that in mind, investors should rely on environmental risk modeling to determine how to adapt and minimize impact, ...
Long-Term Stability of Reinsurance Market Questioned
The reinsurance market is moving from coverage of acts of God to one that covers commoditized risks – an evolution that could have long-term implications for market stability and trading ...
Majority of Consumers Satisfied With Auto Insurance, But Many Still Shopping for Price: IRC Survey
The majority of insured drivers are satisfied with their current auto insurance company, according to a recent public opinion survey, but many are still shopping for a better price. The survey by the ...