Personal Lines
Novarica: U.S. Small Commercial Insurance Market Slowly Warming to Online Sales
Few carriers in the U.S. small commercial insurance market are relying on direct online sales right now. But the number is growing, and it could become quite large within the next five years, ...
AIG CEO Reportedly Warns Staff Lifetime Employment Is Not Guaranteed
American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock, who is shrinking the company while fighting off an activist investor, told staff that they can't all count on lifetime ...
Takata Must Pay Up to a Record $200M Over Defective Air Bags
The Japanese maker of air bags linked to the deaths or injuries of dozens of motorists has agreed to pay a U.S. civil penalty of up to $200 million and have an independent monitor oversee the ...
A 106.5 Combined Ratio for Allstate’s Esurance Is Good News
A combined ratio of 106.5 would be a sign of trouble for almost any property/casualty insurer. For Allstate's Esurance, the number is good news. Esurance, an online auto and home insurance provider, ...
Executives On The Move at QBE, PartnerRe, Aspen and Willis
We have promotions and appointments to tell you about at QBE North America, Aspen Insurance Holdings, PartnerRe and Willis Group Holdings: *** QBE North America is bringing on a veteran of Fireman's ...
Allstate Sees Double-Digit Profit Drop Due to Auto Policy Slowdown
Allstate Corp., the largest publicly traded U.S. car and home insurer, said third-quarter profit slipped 17 percent as claims rose and policy growth slowed in the automobile-coverage business. Net ...
AIG CEO Rejects Icahn Plan to Split Insurance Giant Into 3
American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock dismissed activist investor Carl Icahn's proposal to split the company into three insurers, saying a separation would limit ...
AIG Loses $231M in Q3; Up to 400 Senior-Level Jobs on Chopping Block
American International Group Inc., the insurer facing pressure from activist shareholder Carl Icahn for a breakup, posted a third-quarter loss as investment results deteriorated. The company plans to ...