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P/C M&As Are Alive and Well—They’re Just Different
We hear and read that merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the property/casualty insurance industry is fading. Without a doubt, it isn't what it used to be. Deal transaction volume and values ...
Wanted: Expert Asset Managers to Reshape Insurer Investment Portfolios
The investment management landscape is changing, and insurers are evolving to keep up. The persistence of a low-interest-rate environment has driven many insurance companies to pursue alternative and ...
Consider Your Options and Fight Back Against Claims Fraud
Fraud is an unfortunate reality in business today, particularly for banking, finance, healthcare and insurance companies. Not just commonplace, it is profitable enough to attract organized crime ...
Insights From the GSAM Insurance Investment Survey “Risk On…Reluctantly”
In an investment environment characterized by strong global liquidity, insurers continue to battle the low-yield environment while preparing for rising interest rates and greater market volatility. ...
The Promise of Predictive Analytics in Commercial Lines
In "Predictive Modeling Pitfalls: When to Be Cautious," published by Carrier Management last month, Ira Robbin from AIG presents a compelling case for exhibiting care when developing and implementing ...
Soft Market Strategies: Is It Time for Reinsurers to Shrink Intentionally?
Anybody keeping even a vague eye on the reinsurance media and the commentary coming out of the brokers will be aware of one thing: Reinsurance pricing seems to be going through the floor. The ...
The Trouble With Incentive Compensation
Incentive compensation in many organizations has evolved over recent years. What started with the intent to increase the alignment of top management with shareholder interests, later developed into a ...
Improving Claims Legal Management Effectiveness With Advanced Analytics
Claims organizations are under increasing pressure to manage the legal expense associated with claims litigation. The legal spend for the P/C insurance market remained flat at $21.3 billion from 2008 ...