Research
Positive Progress for the Inland Marine Insurance Segment: A.M. Best
The inland marine insurance segment has grown steadily in the past decade in tandem with increases in construction spending and the transport of goods, with direct premiums written nearly doubling to ...
Beware of All the Added Risks That 5G Mobile Networks Will Bring: Swiss Re
Insurers and reinsurers alike should be wary about risks stemming from the new 5G mobile networks now being installed around the world, Swiss Re warns in its bi-annual SONAR report. You've heard ...
Tornado Surge Struck U.S. in April; Strong Storms Also Hit Other Global Locales
An elevated number of tornadoes in the U.S. contributed to a substantive list of global natural catastrophes in April, according to Aon's latest monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report. Standout ...
Carriers Over-Reliant on Federal Reinsurance Program Risk Ratings Downgrades: A.M. Best
A.M. Best warns that property/casualty insurers face the risk of rating downgrades if the U.S.-based federal terrorism reinsurance program isn't renewed by the end of 2020, and carriers are found to ...
Organizations Cite Economic Slowdown, Reputational Damage as Top Risks: Aon
Economic and global trade concerns are challenging organizations' ability to invest adequately in preparing for and protecting the continuity of their operations, according to findings from Aon's ...
New York Reigns as InsurTech Capital of the World—for Now
A new analysis puts New York City at the center of the InsurTech universe, leading other cities around the globe on one measure of supremacy and gaining ground on another. The analysis provided ...
Direct-to-Consumer Auto Insurance Keeps Gaining Traction: J.D. Power
Direct-to-consumer auto insurers appear to be gaining serious market traction, according to a new report from J.D. Power. The firm reports that auto insurance revenue hit $245 billion in 2018, ...
Cyber Attacks on Businesses and the Losses They Inflict Are Rising
Cyber attacks on businesses around the globe are on the rise, as well as the losses they inflict. Approximately 61 percent of firms dealt with a cyber attack over the last year, compared to 45 ...