Leadership & Strategy
Insurer Ratings Unlikely To Change With New Governance, Mgmt. Criteria: S&P
In mid-November last year, Standard & Poor's announced it was updating its criteria for evaluating management and governance for corporate entities and insurers, but the rating agency does not ...
S&P Explains Rating Evaluation Of Insurer Governance, Management Strategy
As insurers seek to compete in the challenging global economy, key strategic decisions are critical to striking a balance between growth, profitability, and risk. A combination of slow global ...Top Outside Shareholder Demands Dell Open Its Books
Dell Inc.'s largest outside shareholder is demanding the PC maker open its books, signaling that it could become more active in opposing founder Michael Dell's proposal to take the company private. ...Best Affirms Fireman’s Fund, Subs Financial Ratings; Lowers Issuer Credit Ratings
On Friday, A.M. Best Co. said it affirmed the financial strength rating of 'A' (Excellent), but downgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to "a" from "a+" of California-based Fireman's Fund Insurance ...
Crop Insurers Upbeat Despite Drought Conditions, Underwriting Losses: Fitch
Multi-peril crop insurance represents a very modest portion of U.S. property/casualty insurance industry revenues. However, this segment has garnered considerable attention as scorching summer heat ...Buffett: Performance Streak May End This Year
Berkshire Hathaway may end a long streak of outperforming the S&P 500 this year, Chief Executive Warren Buffett warned shareholders on Friday, even as he said he was still eagerly hunting for ...Highlights From Berkshire Hathaway’s Annual Letter
Berkshire Hathaway released its annual letter to shareholders Friday, with its usual combination of blunt outlook and dry humor from Chief Executive Warren Buffett. Following are highlights of the ...