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Agent Commissions Steady But Rising Ad Costs Lift Expense Ratios: Fitch
Even though revenues have climbed for property/casualty insurers in the recent years, underwriting expense ratios "remain stubbornly high," according to a new report by Fitch Ratings. Fitch's ...
Older Drivers Catching Up with Younger in Distracted Driving: Survey
Cell phone use and texting while driving are on the rise along with accessing the Internet while driving — and it's not just young people engaging in these dangerous activities behind the wheel. ...
For years, the insurance industry has been working to reduce the friction that slows down underwriting, claims, and servicing. Now,...
Cyber Attack ‘War Game’ Tests London Banks
A cyber attack by a foreign government on financial markets played out in one of London's historic halls on Tuesday in a "war game" simulation designed to test the city's defenses against online ...
EU Close to Deal on Long-Delayed Insurance Capital Rules
The European Union is close to agreeing on new rules that will force insurers to hold enough capital to keep policyholders safe, after years of delay. Lawmakers from the European Parliament and ...
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Adds Healthcare Risk Management
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is expanding its healthcare professional liability capabilities to provide customers with customized risk management support. The company will now reimburse ...
Thus Far, 2013 Is Seventh Hottest Year, More Warming Expected: WMO
This year is the seventh warmest since records began in 1850 with a trend to weather extremes and the impact of storms such as Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines aggravated by rising sea levels, the ...
Liberty Mutual to Enter Mexico with Purchase of Surety Company
Liberty Mutual Insurance said it will acquire Mexican surety company Primero Fianzas from Grupo Valores Operativos Monterrey, a private investor group. The company said the acquisition will enable ...
Probe of RSA Irish Accounting Raises Doubt About CEO’s Controls at Insurer
In September, RSA Insurance Group Plc Chief Executive Officer Simon Lee expanded the role of his top Irish lieutenant, Philip Smith, and praised his "outstanding record." Two months later, he ...