Personal Lines
‘Threat-Sharing’ Cybersecurity Bill Advancing in Senate
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee voted 14-1 on Thursday to approve a bill intended to enhance information sharing between private companies and intelligence agencies about cybersecurity ...
Insurers Slow to Maximize Big Data Potential Despite Importance: Fitch Ratings
Big data will become increasingly important to insurer profitability in multiple ways in the coming years, and the industry is starting to comprehend its potential. But carriers have been slow to ...
P/C M&A Worth More Now and Expanding in Scope: Deloitte and Assured Research
M&A activity in the property/casualty industry is increasing in deal value and will likely expand from reinsurers to primary carriers, according to two new industry reports. Deloitte said that ...
For Insurers, China and Indonesia Offer Big Growth Opportunities: Aon Benfield
As rapid economic development, population growth and urbanization lead to increased insurance penetration, Asia Pacific represents a key area of growth in the global marketplace, according to a ...
RBC is Reviewing Its ‘Volatile’ Property/Casualty Insurance Business
Royal Bank of Canada is reviewing its domestic property and casualty insurance business, Chief Executive Officer David McKay said, citing difficulties caused by rules that ban banks from selling ...
A.M. Best: ORSA Won’t Affect Its Ratings Process
A.M. Best said that the new Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) requirements taking effect for insurers in the U.S. this year won't affect its ratings process much at all. "Most carrier filing an ...
Executives On The Move at Progressive, Hamilton, QBE and Arbella
We have a number of executive changes and board appointments to tell you about at Progressive, Hamilton Insurance Group, QBE North America and Arbella Insurance Group. Progressive said it has made a ...
Insurers Face More FEMA Oversight After Sandy Claims Allegations
Federal disaster relief officials are keeping a closer eye on companies that help it provide flood insurance, following allegations by Hurricane Sandy victims that claims were denied or underpaid ...