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Conning: Fronting Market Growth Expected to Slow
The U.S. fronting market, where specialized carriers offer their financial strength rating, licensing and other services primarily to managing general agents (MGAs), has seen dramatic growth in ...
Executives on the Move at Farmers, Hiscox, Swiss Re
Farmers Insurance announced that Kevin Yoo will join the organization as chief claims officer effective July 12.
Yoo has an extensive ...
Reinsurer Appetites for Cat Exposures Return at Midyear: Brokers
Capacity was more readily available during the midyear renewals, which brokers described as "orderly," in comparison to the turbulent January renewals. At the same time, prices saw some moderating ...
Global Cyber Premiums Could Exceed $50B by 2030
The cyber insurance market potential is huge, with premiums likely to exceed $50 billion by 2030, according to a new report by global insurance broker Howden. With the potential to rival major ...
University Files Lawsuit Against Lloyd’s For Unpaid Cyber Insurance Claims
The Regents of the University of California sued Lloyd's of London, arguing the company refused to reimburse the university system for the costs of data breaches covered in a ...
InsurTech Profile: Goose Insurance Seeks to Remove Barriers in Personal Lines
Omar Kaywan says lack of education, awareness, accessibility and affordability are the key factors in being underinsured. His company, Goose Insurance, is aiming to change that by removing barriers ...
Fidelis Insurance IPOs; Valued at $1.5B in Lukewarm Market Debut
Fidelis Insurance Holdings notched a valuation of $1.5 billion on Thursday after shares of the reinsurer fell 6.4 percent on debut.
The company joins a list of firms that ...
Personal Lines Driving Premium Growth; Commercial Lags: Swiss Re Analysis
After 15 consecutive quarters of lagging premium growth in commercial lines, personal lines became the main driver again, according to a Swiss Re report released last week. According to the ...