Industry News
Reinsurers Have Made Major Structural Changes to Improve Profits. Will Discipline Last?
Reinsurance underwriting remains disciplined, with terms and conditions and attachment points largely intact, despite signs of rate moderation, according to an AM Best market segment report. During ...
$100B-Plus and Growing: Aon Reports on MGA Market
Aon published a report on the MGA market this week, estimating $109.2 billion in direct premiums written by MGAs in 2024, identifying State National as the biggest MGA-dedicated carrier and ...
State of the Commercial Transportation Insurance Market: Amwins
The fleet market's supply chain issues, added fuel surcharges, and high-dollar claims are reminiscent of 2020, according to the latest Amwins' State of the Market Transportation report. With the full ...
Small Biz Customers Rank Erie, Cincy, PHLY Top Insurers; Industry Scores Flat
According to the latest J.D. Power survey of small business insurance customers, overall satisfaction levels are about even with last year, but a lower percentage say they will definitely stay with ...
Carrier Revenue Growth Expected to Outpace Hiring in Next Year
Approximately 81 percent of insurance companies expect to increase their revenue in the next 12 months, but only about 53 percent expect to increase their staff in that same period, according to a ...
W.R. Berkley Forms Berkley Edge; Tailored to Small, Mid-Sized Biz
W.R. Berkley Corp. announced the formation of Berkley Edge, a new business providing professional liability and casualty insurance for small to mid-sized businesses. Berkley Edge will focus on ...
Markel Insurance Completes Sale of Reinsurance Renewal Rights to Nationwide
Global specialty insurer Markel Insurance reported that it has completed the sale of the renewal rights for its $1.2 billion global reinsurance business to Nationwide. This transaction was previously ...
Another Carrier Sets Up Shop in Florida: Vision Insurance Exchange
Regulators have approved another new property insurer for the Florida market – Vision Insurance Exchange – led by former Florida Peninsula Insurance CEO Roger Desjadon. The Cape Coral-based ...