Research
The Mathematics of Earthquakes: Student Applies Financial Model to Seismic Data
A computational science doctoral student at the University of Texas at El Paso has successfully tied a new mathematical modeling process to the study of earthquakes. "The model that we applied to the ...
H1 Catastrophe Losses Are High, and Texas Endured Many of Them
Weather catastrophe activity slammed into 39 states during the 2016 first half. But in a six-month period where insured losses rose well above typical levels, Texas was by far the worst hit, ...
EU Passporting Could Be Crucial for Lloyd’s Market Position in Post-Brexit World
The UK's exit from the European Union, or "Brexit," could lead to a loss of business for Lloyd's of London unless the UK government is able to negotiate passporting arrangements to maintain access to ...
Did Your Hometown Make Allstate’s List of Safest-Driving Cities?
Americans are driving more miles and having more accidents, making safety a growing concern. With that in mind, Allstate ranked the safest-driving large cities in the U.S., with Brownsville, Texas, ...
AIG’s Restructuring Efforts Earn Ratings Affirmation From Fitch
AIG ongoing focus on restructuring and deleveraging got a vote of confidence from Fitch Ratings. Fitch affirmed the insurer financial strength ratings of American International Group's ...
Homeowners Insurance Shines While Personal Auto Struggles: Fitch
While the U.S. personal auto insurance industry continues to be a sick patient, homeowners coverage is a significant bright spot, according to Fitch Ratings' latest report. Private passenger auto ...
Company Culture Impacts How Employees View CEOs: Glassdoor
Improving aspects of company culture can have a positive impact on how employees view the CEO, according to a new study. Employee opinions on senior leadership, career opportunities, ...
P/C Insurance Operating Income Dropped by Double Digits in Q1: Fitch Ratings
Property/casualty insurers in North America saw their operating income decline by double digits in the first half of 2016, as investment income plunged and catastrophe losses rose. Fitch Ratings ...