Performance
RAA Results: Q1 Premiums, Combined Ratios Nearly Unchanged for Group
The Reinsurance Association of America's latest quarterly survey of statutory underwriting results for U.S. property/casualty reinsurers reveals that first-quarter 2014 net written premiums came in ...
For 2013, Conning Tracked Slightly Better Industry Loss Reserves
The property/casualty industry's loss reserve position improved slightly in 2013 compared to the previous year, reflecting continued stability in an era of low inflation and slower economic growth, ...
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Marsh: Softening Signs Seen in U.S. Umbrella/Excess Liability Rates
Average umbrella and excess liability rates in the U.S. climbed 3.1 percent higher in the 2014 first quarter. Marsh Global Analytics claims that's a sign of market softening, however, because it's ...
Global P/C Premiums Headed for Moderate Climb: Munich Re Report
An improving economy in the industrialized world will propel steady but moderate property/casualty premium growth over the next two years, Munich Re concluded in its new Insurance Market Outlook ...
Aspen, Still in Endurance’s Sights, Touts Growth and Investor Value
Aspen Insurance Holdings continues as Endurance Specialty Holdings' hotly coveted takeover target. In the meantime, the Bermuda reinsurance and insurance player made its case to investors that it is ...
XL Group Exec: Be Mindful of 5 Interconnected Global Risks
In order to succeed, the global insurance industry must be mindful of five interconnected risks that keep the underwriting climate more volatile these days than not, XL Group Chief Enterprise Risk ...
Zurich Insurance’s New CFO Makes His Formal Debut, Touting Solid Q1 Results
New Zurich Insurance Group CFO George Quinn is only in his first full month on the job, but he confidently touted a solid 2014 first quarter performance in a pre-filmed video for analysts and the ...
Tower Group Rejects Offer From Eastern European Insurer
Tower Group International's board of directors unanimously rejected a surprise acquisition bid submitted earlier this week from an Eastern European Insurer, choosing instead to focus on an ongoing ...