Industry News
Berkley’s Q3 Net Income Came in Flat; Premiums, Investment Income Grew
W.R. Berkley Corp.'s third quarter featured flat net income but also higher premiums and soaring investment income. The Connecticut-based insurer and reinsurer said it generated $162 million in net ...
Chubb Reports Robust Financial Results, With Predictions of More to Come
Chubb scored robust results for its 2018 third quarter, with solid profit, increases in net premiums written and a healthy property/casualty combined ratio. "We're confident and optimistic about our ...
April, the French Insurer, Is Drawing Interest From Potential Suitors
French insurer April SA has drawn takeover interest from private equity firms including CVC Capital Partners, KKR & Co. and BC Partners as it weighs a sale amid a wave of industry consolidation, ...
Aspen Contacted More Than Two Dozen Potential Buyers, Filing Says
Although Aspen Insurance Holdings, through its representatives, reached out to 26 potential parties to find a buyer for the company, 17 said they weren't interested right off the bat, according to ...
Owners of Singapore Reinsurer ACR Capital Holdings May Revive Sale Efforts
ACR Capital Holdings Pte shareholders are considering reviving a sale of the Singapore reinsurer, less than a year after a deal with Chinese buyers fell apart, people familiar with the matter said. ...
An Upgrade for ICW Group: A.M. Best Issues an “A” Financial Strength Rating
ICW Group Insurance Companies now has an "A" financial strength rating from A.M. Best, an upgrade that stems from a stronger balance sheet and healthy performance. ICW Group encompasses property, ...
UK PM May Urges Lawmaker Backing as Brexit Talks Reach Final Stages
Prime Minister Theresa May urged restive lawmakers to back her in the final stages of Britain's exit from the European Union, saying talks were in their most difficult phase even if a deal was close. ...
Cyber Insurance Continues to Be Both Risky Proposition and Enticing Market
While there are some issues with the data, virtually every report shows the cyber insurance market growing. Aon Benfield had it growing 37 percent last year to $1.8 billion. It's profitable and the ...