Research
Ransomware Attacks Quadrupled in 2016; They’ll Double in 2017: Beazley
Specialty insurer Beazley, which offers data breach response insurance, said its specialized breach response unit saw ransomware attacks quadruple in 2016 and the insurer projects they will double ...
In the UK, Price Drives Insurance Policy Choices for Small/Medium-Sized Businesses
The cost of insurance premiums was ranked as the top deciding factor when picking a policy by 61 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to survey data released by ...
Is Any Carrier Winning the War for Executive Talent? Carrier Management Ranking Tallies Execs on the Move
The war for executive talent continued to rage in the property/casualty insurance industry last year, as carriers announced new hires at management and executive levels, mainly from competitors ...
Digital Tech Can Help Narrow Insurance Gaps in Emerging Markets: GA Report
Digital technologies can be harnessed by the re/insurance industry to narrow insurance protection gaps in developing and emerging markets, thereby improving societal resilience after natural ...
U.S. P/C Insurers Heading for 2016 Underwriting Loss: A.M. Best
The U.S. property/casualty industry will likely post a small underwriting loss for 2016 after three previous years of underwriting profits, A.M. Best said in a new report. A.M. Best's report ...
Expect Broader and Cheaper D&O Policies in 2017: Marsh
Directors and officers liability policies are likely become broader and continue getting cheaper in 2017 – among the likely trends expected for the financial and professional liability insurance ...
2017 Won’t be “Too Pretty” for U.S. P/C Insurance Earnings, S&P Warns
This year will be a turning point for the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurance sector, as rising claims outpace pricing and reserve releases materially decrease, but it will not be a "softer for ...
Europe’s Firms, Unprepared for Cyber Risks, Face Breach Disclosure Law
European companies are unprepared to cope with the reality of today's cyber risks, according to a new report from Marsh & McLennan Cos. (MMC) and cyber security company, FireEye. However, ...