Markets
AXA Weighs Offloading $2B Reinsurance Arm to Cut Exposure to Disasters: Sources
One of the world's top insurers is mulling offloading its property reinsurance business in a bid to cut its exposure to natural disasters like hurricanes, according to three people familiar with the ...
Farmers Insurance Further Reducing Florida Business
One month after it announced it would stop writing new homeowner policies in Florida, Farmers Insurance now says it plans to cut back further on its presence in the hurricane-prone state. The Florida ...
Farmers Limits New California HO Policies; Insurer Group Calls for Reform
Farmers will limit new homeowners insurance policies in California, according to a statement issued by the carrier. The move follows a similar decision by State Farm last month and adds to a growing ...
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 insurance background, having served in senior claims roles at ...
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 cyber insurance ...