Q1 2016 News
P/C Q1 Hurt by Catastrophe Losses, Lower Investment Gains: A.M. Best
It is clear now: the jump in catastrophe losses during the 2016 first quarter along with lower investment gains hurt U.S. property casualty insurers' bottom lines. While the P/C industry posted a ...
The Hanover’s Q1 Net Income Jumps 42%, Thanks to Lower Catastrophe Losses
Lower catastrophe losses led to a surge in net income for The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. during the first three months of 2016. The Worcester, MA-based insurer reported net income of $78.2 million ...
Allstate’s Q1 Net Income Plunged, with Hailstorms to Blame
The 2016 first quarter (and two severe hailstorms) left its mark on the Allstate Corp., with net income during the period plunging more than 65 percent. Echoing trends from other property/casualty ...
The Hartford Slammed by Worsening Auto Losses and Lower Investment Returns
Worsening auto losses and lower investment returns led to a 31 percent decrease in The Hartford's 2016 first quarter net income. The property/casualty insurance giant said it produced $323 million in ...
Swiss Re Bulks Up Reserves as Profit Declines
Swiss Re AG, the world's biggest reinsurer, reported lower first-quarter profit as the company bulked up its reserves and pricing in the industry remained under pressure. Net income dropped to $1.23 ...
AXIS Net Income Plunges, but Reinsurance Results Improve
Net income plunged due to the declining value of its alternative investments, but AXIS Capital Holdings touted solid gains in its reinsurance and insurance segments alike during the 2016 first ...