Underwriting & Pricing
Commercial Auto Recovery Uncertain Beyond 2022
Property/casualty insurers have proven resilient in the last two years amid the considerable challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. One unanticipated outcome in this period is sharp improvement in ...
Telematics Has Kept the Promise: Allstate’s Journey Continues
Telematics has been on personal insurers' radar for many years, and it has recently reached a tipping point. Nowadays, it is recognized as a necessary capability for the future success of any auto ...
Carriers Will Be Slow to Raise Limits in ‘Nuanced’ Pricing Market: CEOs
Commercial insurance pricing may decline in coming months, but disciplined management of capacity will continue for a while, executives speaking at a recent industry conference said, pointing to ...
Are Drivers Who Pay at the Pump More Creditworthy? Researcher Probes Alternate Credit Scores
What does your SAT score mean for your ability to pay off a car loan? What does your Facebook feed say about your chances of landing a mortgage? What does your propensity for snacking on road trips ...
Tech Arms Race Favors Giant Commercial Carriers
Midway through a recent interview, the leader of a key business at The Hartford paused to ask a question relevant to executives at carriers that don't have 11-digit premium volumes or capital levels ...
Beyond the Print Edition: Nationwide P/C’s Prez Talks About Inflation and Telematics
Much of a recent interview that Carrier Management had with Mark Berven, the president and chief operating officer of Nationwide Property/Casualty, focused on the carrier's commercial lines ...
P/C Insurers Positioned for Underwriting Improvement, But Longer-Term Challenges Await
U.S. property/casualty insurers represent a source of stability amid the recent tumult of socioeconomic disruption from the coronavirus pandemic. The industry strengthened its capital base and ...
Global Re/Insurers See Average Premium Increases of 11% in Q1 2022: Gallagher Re
Premium growth during the first quarter saw an average increase of 11 percent, which was supported by continued favorable pricing for commercial insurance lines and reinsurance business, according to ...