Data & Research
Underreserving, Balance Sheet Fundamentals Taking a Back Seat in Rating Agency Analyses
Loss and loss adjustment expense (L&LAE) reserving and reported income are but two components of a thorough, all-encompassing rating agency analysis of an insurer. Today, more than ever before, ...
‘Industry’ Loss Reserve Studies Not Meaningful: Demotech Analysis
Insurance literature is replete with articles, analyses, studies and discussion documents related to industry loss and loss adjustment expense (L&LAE) reserves, the impact of L&LAE reserve ...
Swiss Re’s P/C Reinsurance Unit Excelled in Q3
While the property/casualty reinsurance industry continues to be hammered by heavy competition and soft pricing, Swiss Re can celebrate its 2014 third quarter results. The Zurich company reported a ...
Corporate Boards Making Progress on Gender Equality: Thomson Reuters
A new study on gender diversity in the boardroom shows a slow but steady increase in the presence of women on corporate boards over the past five fiscal years, with 64 percent reporting women board ...
In October, the Worst Storms Slammed Into India and Japan
As of Nov. 1, the U.S. achieved 3,295 consecutive days without a major hurricane landfall. That doesn't mean there weren't major storm events in October, but the worst ones hit India and Japan ...
Most Employees Don’t Trust the Boss; Mistrust Impacts Growth, Innovation: Research
More than half of the people surveyed give their organizations low marks for trust and effective leadership, according to a consulting firm specializing in workplace performance improvement. ...
Survey: Businesses Slow to Boost Cyber Insurance Coverage Despite Risks
While a majority of U.S. finance executives now see high-profile cyber-breaches as a major risk, many still have inadequate cyber insurance coverage, a new survey found. That finding comes from the ...
AAA: Sleepy Drivers Trigger More Auto Accidents Than Expected
Auto insurers take note: Drowsy driving leads to motor vehicle crashes at much higher levels than federal statistics currently suggest, a new study has concluded. The AAA Foundation For Traffic Study ...