U.S.
NCCI Sees Workers Comp ‘Turbulence’ Ahead After Solid 2014
The workers' compensation industry had a pretty good 2014 in which its combined ratio improved for the third consecutive year, premium grew for the fourth consecutive year, and claim frequency ...
Insurers Launching Their Own VC Funds Need High Risk Tolerance: Novarica
In small but growing numbers, property/casualty and other insurers are launching in-house insurer accelerators or venture capital funds. Carriers must be clear on their ultimate goal and risk ...
Billionaire John Paulson’s Hedge Fund Grabs $800M AIG Stake
Billionaire John Paulson's hedge fund firm bought a position in American International Group Inc. in the first quarter valued at $800 million at the end of March, in his latest bet on the insurance ...
MBIA’s Bond Insurance-Comeback Hampered by Puerto Rico Crisis
The risk of losses tied to Puerto Rico is clouding MBIA Inc.'s comeback in the resurgent business of guaranteeing state and municipal debt. After years of healing from the financial crisis that wiped ...
Integro Grabs U.K. Marine Broker Kite Warren & Wilson
Integro Ltd., an insurance brokerage and risk management firm based in New York City, has acquired London-based Kite Warren & Wilson Ltd., which specializes in marine hull & liability ...
Amtrak Train Crash Victims Limited by $200M Total Injuries Cap
There are many questions surrounding Tuesday's Amtrak crash. The amount of money victims could receive for injuries isn't one of them as federal law caps total rail-accident damages at $200 million. ...
Dog Bite Injuries Making Homeowners Claims Costs Soar
Dog bite injuries are becoming increasingly costly to property/casualty insurers, according the Insurance Information Institute and State Farm. The I.I.I.'s analysis of homeowners insurance data ...
Massive Bird Flu Epidemic Slashes U.S. Egg Output, Turkey Production
The U.S. government reversed its outlook for bigger egg production this year and now expects that output will fall for the first time since 2008 after the worst domestic outbreak of bird flu ever ...