Reinsurance
Markel’s Q2 Informed by Strong Premium Gains, Except for Workers Comp
Markel Corp.'s second quarter saw a dip in net income even as rate hikes and business growth led to substantial gains for earned premiums. Its combined ratio also came in at a healthy level. "Our ...
Willis Re Sale May Still Happen, Willis Towers Watson CEO Confirms
Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson PLC said on Tuesday it is weighing strategic alternatives for its reinsurance unit, Willis Re, days after a planned sale to rival Arthur J. Gallagher fell ...
I’ve been in this industry long enough to know that a great year can also be a warning sign more...
How Reinsurers’ Results Rebounded in First Half 2021 From 2020
The first half financial results reported by a group of six reinsurers over the past week generally show a strong return to profits after last year's challenging market conditions. A wrap-up of these ...
How Reinsurers’ Results Rebounded in First Half 2021 from 2020
The first half financial results reported by a group of six reinsurers over the past week generally show a strong return to profits after last year's challenging market conditions. A wrap-up of these ...USAA Boosts Diversity Initiatives With New Executive Hire
USAA has hired its first-ever head of diversity initiatives at the organization. Bryan Gingrich will serve as Vice President of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, a new role at the Texas-based ...
Lloyd’s Will Develop Electric Vehicle, Hydrogen Insurance Products in Climate Change Fight
Lloyd's of London plans to develop insurance products for electric vehicles and hydrogen as part of its efforts to fight climate change, the specialist insurance market said on Thursday. Lloyd's ...
Insured Losses From Germany’s Flooding Could Reach $6B: AIR Worldwide
AIR Worldwide, the Boston-based catastrophe modeling firm, estimates insured losses in Germany from July flooding could approach €5 billion ($6 billion). Low pressure system "Bernd" parked itself ...
PartnerRe Q2 Results Display Positive Income, Rate and Investment Gains
PartnerRe saw a strong jump in net income during the 2021 second quarter, backed by strong rate increases and reduced impact from the COVID-19 economic downturn. The Bermuda-based reinsurer booked ...