
global reinsurance market News


Disciplined Exposure Management Helps Reinsurers Absorb 2017 Catastrophes: Fitch
The global reinsurance industry demonstrated resiliency following the record level of catastrophe losses in 2017, as very strong capitalization and effective risk management enabled the sector to ...
Reinsurance Rate Declines Continue With No Bottom in Sight: S&P
The global reinsurance sector is poised for yet another full year of declining rates, ensuring that a hoped-for bottom of the current market cycle will remain elusive in 2017, Standard & Poor's ...
Soft Global Reinsurance Pricing in Play Through Year’s End: Fitch
The soft pricing in the global reinsurance market will continue at least for the rest of the year, Fitch Ratings says. Fitch expects premium rates to continue declining as a result of large amounts ...
Negative Reinsurance Sector Outlook Not Changing Anytime Soon: A.M. Best
A.M. Best said its outlook for the reinsurance sector remains negative due to a multitude of factors, and it will likely stay that way for quite some time. "Our rating outlook remains longer-term ...
Soft Market Will Continue to Drive Down Reinsurer Profits in 2016: Fitch
Global reinsurance sector profits in 2016 will fall below 2015 levels as soft market rates, low investment income and an over-supply of capital continue to take their toll on the market, according to ...
Solid Publicly Traded Reinsurer Results Under Threat: A.M. Best
Reinsurers have been delivering solid operating results, with publicly traded reinsurers currently outpacing the overall equity market – but this good fortune may not be sustainable, given the ...