Strategy
82% of P/C Insurers Using Predictive Analytics: Earnix/ISO Research
A survey of North American insurance professionals reveals widespread use of predictive analytics in the property/casualty insurance industry, with as many as 82 percent responding that they use ...
‘Neutral-to-Challenging’ Market Ahead: Endurance CEO Charman
Even though Endurance Specialty Holdings will operate in a "neutral-to-challenging" insurance market over the next few years, the refocused organization will be able to compete on "relevance" rather ...
Investment Bankers on Boards Make for Better Corporate Mergers
Companies mulling a merger would do well to have an investment banker on their board of directors, according to University research. A study from the University of Iowa found that firms with an ...
Q&A: Why Carrier Product Technology is an Indicator of Organizational Culture, Priorities
The perception that the insurance industry does not embrace or utilize technology as efficiently as it could is simply not true, says Craig Beattie, senior analyst for UK-based research company ...
China to Remain Centerpiece of Asia Expansion for Munich Re
Munich Re, the world's biggest reinsurer, said China will remain its biggest growth market in Asia as it considers countries such as India too unpredictable to step up investment. "Our biggest ...
Allianz CEO Diekmann: Solvency II, Basel Create Room for Acquisitions
Michael Diekmann, chief executive officer of Allianz SE said tougher financial regulation will create takeover opportunities for Europe's biggest insurer. "If Solvency II and Basel III mean more ...
Allianz CEO: Expanding Pimco Equity Tougher Than Expected
Michael Diekmann, whose Allianz SE owns Bill Gross's Pacific Investment Management Co., said a plan by the bond-fund manager to expand into equities is proving harder than expected. Pimco's stock ...
Blue Capital Re Files for Proposed IPO
Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiary Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. announced Monday that Blue Capital Reinsurance has filed for an initial public offering of the ...