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Global Insurance M&A Deal Counts Down But Drivers Remain: Clyde & Co.
Although the number of mergers and acquisitions completed in the global insurance industry has dropped in the last six months, Brexit is adding to existing drivers as carriers search for growth, a ...
A.M. Best’s ‘A-‘ Rating Not as Good as It Seems: Fitch Analysis
Fitch Ratings warned Tuesday that users of insurance ratings from four large credit rating agencies (CRAs) fail to understand differences in the rating scales—differences that separate A.M. Best ...
Actuaries, Underwriters Still at Odds as Predictive Analytics Usage Grows
While recent survey results show less conflict between actuaries and underwriters over insurance pricing this year than last, and underwriters warming up to the use of predictive analytics, issues ...
Do Coconuts Hold the Key to Earthquake Resilience?
Reports surfaced from several media outlets last week suggesting that the special structure of coconut walls could help unlock the key to building property that can withstand earthquakes and other ...
Brexit May Hinder U.K.’s Ability to Tackle Climate Change
The U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union could make it more difficult for the country to cope with rising seas, floods and the spread of tropical diseases compounded by climate change, ...
More U.S. Superbug Cases Expected in Coming Months
After two confirmed U.S. cases of a superbug that thwarts a last-resort antibiotic, infectious disease experts say they expect more cases in coming months because the bacterial gene behind it is ...
Non-Life Cat Bond Issuance Hits $2.8B During First-Half 2016: Willis Towers Watson Report
Total non-life catastrophe bond market issuance for the first half of 2016 rose to $2.8 billion, according to the latest ILS market update from Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA), the ...
Connected Cars Fuel Battle Over Big Data Goldmine
As you may have suspected, your car is spying on you. Fire up a new model and it updates more than 100,000 data points, including rather personal details like the front-seat passenger's weight. The ...