Data & Research
Top Five Regional Insurers: Combined Ratio Rankings
National insurers have produced higher returns on equity and lower combined ratios in recent years, according to our analysis of financial results (published in a companion article here). Drilling ...
Financial Analysis: Why Regional Writer ROEs Lag Nationals
A comparison of the returns on equity of national and regional writers of property/casualty insurance produces a result that may not seem terribly intriguing: National writers win, hands down. But ...
Admired Companies Do More Risky M&A, See Stock Prices Pounded
A good reputation can be bad for business, according to new research from the University of Georgia. For highly regarded companies, public esteem comes with benefits such as hiring better talent and ...
Many Pressures Will Spur More Insurance M&A Deals in 2017: Conning
Insurance industry M&A activity should swell through the rest of 2017 in all areas, with multiple factors driving the trend Conning said in a new report. "The property/casualty sector should ...
Clients Increasingly Savvy About Cyber Insurance Coverage
Cyber remains an evolving risk and insurers are still figuring out how to master it as demand morphs and soars. With that in mind, there is some good news: clients are increasingly better informed ...
Autonomous Vehicles Will Provide Significant Short-Term Gains for U.S. Auto Insurers
U.S. property/casualty insurance carriers could see significant short-term financial gains from insuring autonomous vehicles before likely long-term personal auto premium declines after the ...
Attract Employees by Offering Flexibility, Philanthropy: Survey
Beyond competitive compensation, companies looking to attract and retain employees also need to offer flexibility, development opportunities and a strong philanthropic mission, says a new survey of ...
Soft Global Reinsurance Pricing in Play Through Year’s End: Fitch
The soft pricing in the global reinsurance market will continue at least for the rest of the year, Fitch Ratings says. Fitch expects premium rates to continue declining as a result of large amounts ...