Underwriting & Pricing
Buckle Up for Interesting Times: Not a ‘Standard’ Hard Market
Interesting. Fluctuating. Moderating. Fun. Those are the words that Patrick M. Gallagher, the chief executive officer of Gallagher Global Brokerage for the Americas, used to respond to a question ...
Carriers Prioritize Using Data for Pricing Decisions, Customer Experience: Study
The vast majority of carriers are prioritizing the use of data and analytic technologies to inform decisions on pricing, according to a new study conducted by Celent and commissioned by Equisoft. The ...
Lemonade’s Latest Launch Protects Puppies and Kittens
InsurTech Lemonade is now offering a preventative care package designed specifically for dogs and cats under two years old. The new addition will be part of the company's Lemonade Pet insurance ...
One of Best E&S Markets in 50 Years, Industry Veteran Says
The chair of W.R. Berkley Corporation has been observing conditions in the excess and surplus and specialty markets for more than five decades and said he views the current environment as just about ...
Global Reinsurers Saw Strong Premium Growth in H1: Willis Re
Global reinsurers performed well in first-half 2021, expanding their capital base and achieving exceptionally strong premium growth, according to Willis Re's latest Reinsurance Market Report. ...
Old-School Carriers Are Joining Digital Exchanges, Adding Twist to Marketplace Competition
Major U.S. insurers are joining new digital exchanges to sell not only their own policies but also those of rivals, a fresh twist in an industry known for fierce competition. The powerful new ...
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group and SimpliSafe to Partner on Risk Mitigation Initiative
Regional insurer Ohio Mutual Insurance Group is partnering with home security systems maker SimpliSafe to offer preventative smart home protection against major insurance perils to homeowners in ...
GEICO Drags Down Berkshire Hathaway’s Q2 Insurance Earnings
Berkshire Hathaway's insurance division produced a mixed performance during the 2021 second quarter. Rate increases generally carried the day, though the conglomerate's GEICO unit dragged down ...