Commercial Lines
Key Allianz Insurance Unit Slumps, but PIMCO Arm Excels
Allianz SE, the German insurer that owns bond manager Pacific Investment Management Co., relied on inflows at the asset management unit to offset lower earnings at its property and casualty business. ...
What to Expect in 2020: USI Sees Rate Hikes In Most Lines
Ongoing rate increases and reductions in capacity are taking shape in most property/casualty lines—and for some, will continue into the new year, according to a recently released report from USI ...
Every insurance claim tells a story, but rarely in a single document. Instead, that narrative unfolds across adjuster notes, medical...
Investors Approve of Argo CEO Watson’s Departure; Q3 Results Are Mixed
The day after Argo Group International Holdings announced CEO Mark Watson III was retiring "immediately," investors seemed ecstatic, driving the company's stock price up 5.6 percent on Nov. 6. ...
Fitch Highlights Cyber Risks of Quantum Computing
Although the lightning fast speeds of quantum computing will provide many benefits to insurance carriers, there's also a big down side: increased cyber risk, Fitch Ratings noted in a recent briefing. ...
Former AIG Executive Wins Legal Bid for $9 Million Crisis-Era Bonus
A former American International Group Inc. senior trader won his bid for 8.3 million euros ($9.2 million) in bonuses in a dispute at France's highest court that dates back to the financial crisis a ...
Swiss Re Looking at Buying Stake in China Pacific Insurance
Swiss Re is looking at buying a stake in China Pacific Insurance Co. (CPIC) via a primary offering of the Chinese company's securities, the Swiss re-insurer said on Wednesday. Swiss Re declined to ...
What Is the ‘Next Opioids’ and What Will It Mean for Casualty Insurance?
Opioids litigation, with over 2,000 cases brought by state and local governments against dozens of defendants including opioids manufacturers, retailers and distributors, is being closely watched by ...
Encourage Your Team to Tackle the Hard Tasks First
Picture a busy staff with a heavy workload. To get through it, they tackle easy tasks first before jumping onto the hard stuff. In terms of efficiency and productivity, that's the wrong way to go, ...