Specialty
High-Net-Worth Insurer Vault Expands Into Three New States
High-net-worth insurer Vault has expanded into three new states. First launched in 2017, Vault has now obtained approvals to underwrite in Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This adds to ...
The Latest Launches From Coalition, Brit Ltd. and AXA XL
Coalition has started marketing comprehensive coverage for healthcare companies. Brit Ltd. beefed up coverage options for one of its key cyber products. A division of AXA XL debuted its ...
CNA’s Net Investment Income and Premiums Rise; P/C Combined Ratio Spikes
Catastrophe losses drove CNA Financial Corp.'s property/casualty and commercial division combined ratios higher in the first quarter, though the insurer saw its net income rise slightly as investment ...
Catlin Founder and Some of His Old Colleagues Launch a New Specialty Insurer/Reinsurer
Insurance industry veterans Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand announced they have launched an international specialty insurer and reinsurer, Convex Group Ltd. Convex launches with $1.8 billion of initial ...
Kemper Boosts Premiums and Net Income, Benefiting From $1.3B Infinity Acquisition
Kemper Corp. reported a significant jump in net income during its 2019 first quarter, thanks largely to premium gains and a surge stemming from its acquisition of Infinity Property and Casualty Corp. ...
Organizations Cite Economic Slowdown, Reputational Damage as Top Risks: Aon
Economic and global trade concerns are challenging organizations' ability to invest adequately in preparing for and protecting the continuity of their operations, according to findings from Aon's ...
In a First, D.C. Eyes Retrofitting or Removing All Flood-Prone Buildings by 2050
Washington is announcing a goal of retrofitting or removing all of its flood-prone buildings by 2050, the first major U.S. city to set such a policy. The proposal is part of a broader plan to protect ...
Climate Change Leads to Bark Beetle Outbreak in Central Europe’s Spruce Forests
Hot, dry summers are fanning an unprecedented outbreak of bark beetles that are destroying vast swathes of central Europe's spruce forests which define the region's landscape. Draft brought on by ...