Data & Research
Her-icanes Not More Deadly; Insurance Analysts Refute University Research
A recent study of hurricane names reveals some interesting information about gender stereotyping but doesn't support the conclusion that storms named after women are more deadly than those named ...
Lloyd’s Study Predicts World Cup Winner
A new study by Lloyd's and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) predicts that based on insurable value, Germany has the most expensive team competing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and ...
Top 10 Commercial Auto Insurers: Five-Year Underwriting Performance 2009-2013
A review of statutory underwriting results for the top 10 writers of commercial auto insurance reveals that those with the highest growth rates over the last five years also had the best combined ...
Leaders in Worker Payroll Hikes: Temps, Truckers in Top Ranks
If you hope to get a raise that finally feels like one, it helps to work in the right industry. Historically, at this stage in the economy's recovery, pay would be rising in most sectors. But five ...
Geophysicist: Was Colorado Quake From Wastewater Injections?
A geophysicist from the University of Colorado is hoping to settle the question of whether a small earthquake May 31 near Greeley was caused by wastewater injection wells. The Greeley Tribune ...
Industry Loss Reserve Redundancy Disappearing: Aon Benfield Analysis
According to an analysis published by Aon Benfield, loss reserves held by U.S. property/casualty insurers for commercial lines are deficient by $2.8 billion, with workers compensation coming in ...
Q1 2014 Commercial Insurance Prices Up 4%; Rates Moderating: Towers Watson
Commercial insurance prices increased by 4 percent in aggregate during the first quarter of 2014, marking the lowest level of growth since fourth-quarter 2011, according to a new survey by Towers ...
Cat Bonds, Emerging Risks and More at S&P’s Annual Insurance Gathering
Cat bond issuances are hitting record levels, leaving the industry with questions about how long alternative capital will keep pouring into the reinsurance market. That idea emerged during the ...