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Homeowners & renters insurance costs surpass inflation, leads to record shopping rates: J.D. Power
23rd September 2024
Homeowners and renters insurance costs have now surpassed both the rate of inflation and the average rate increases experienced by auto insurance customers, according to the J.D. Power 2024 US Home Insurance Study. Data from the report shows that the rising rates has led to a significant increase in the percentage ... Read the full article
Rising medical costs and state competition challenges stability in US WC insurance: Swiss Re
22nd July 2024
Despite a decade of strong profitability, Laure Forgeron, Chief Underwriting Officer for Casualty at Swiss Re, a global reinsurance company, highlights emerging risks such as rising medical costs and intense competition in states like California, urging insurers to adopt disciplined strategies alongside evolving market conditions to sustain long-term financial health. The ... Read the full article
Inflation, high costs, and need for rate increases key for European P&C: Bloomberg
5th July 2024
Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence have cited inflation, high costs, and premium rates needing to rise as three key themes for the European property and casualty (P&C) sector in 2024. Claims inflation has characterized 2023 trading, and analysts expect it to be a feature of 2024, with insurers challenged to increase rates ... Read the full article
Bloomberg reports UK insurance market upheaval with Allianz and AXA rate increases
27th June 2024
The insurance market in the UK is experiencing significant upheaval as Allianz and AXA, two global insurers, implement substantial rate hikes, according to a recent report by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI), a provider of financial analysis and research. Compared to other European markets, the price increases for personal lines in the UK ... Read the full article
Softening pricing in US directors & officers insurance as premiums decline: AM best
21st June 2024
Strong underwriting performance in the US directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance market is expected to put downward pressure on rates due to reduced demand in this segment, according to a recent report by credit rating agency AM Best. Based on findings from Best's Special Report, direct premiums in the monoline ... Read the full article
Rising jury verdicts and insurance gaps a struggle for companies: Chubb
19th June 2024
As large jury verdicts increase in number and cost, many companies do not have adequate liability insurance to cover these losses effectively, a recent analysis by insurance company Chubb has revealed. According to Chubb's 16th annual Liability Limit Benchmark & Large Loss Profile by Industry Sector 2024, there is a widening ... Read the full article
Companies are facing ‘polycrisis’ of risk, reports Clyde & Co
19th June 2024
Clyde & Co, a law firm that specialises in insurance, trade, and aviation, reports that 67 percent of leaders surveyed find the risk landscape significantly more complex than it was three years ago during the COVID-19 crisis. Complicated and often contradictory global regulatory risks are major obstacles to corporate growth. The ... Read the full article
UK life insurance market sees positive growth amid emerging risks: AM Best
18th June 2024
Credit rating agency AM Best maintains a stable outlook for the UK life insurance segment, highlighting strong growth in pension risk transfers and the positive impact of higher interest rates on investment yields. Pension-related products continue to drive substantial growth in the UK's life insurance segment. These products are projected to ... Read the full article
Intensified regulatory scrutiny on EU life insurers potentially hitting profits: Moody’s
17th June 2024
Moody's, a credit rating agency, has released a report emphasising intensified regulatory scrutiny on European Union life insurers to ensure their products deliver "value for money," potentially impacting profitability and operational strategies, particularly for unit-linked and hybrid products. Since 2018, reports from the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) have ... Read the full article
US P/C insurance maintains discipline in face of higher inflation: S&P
13th June 2024
S&P Global Ratings, a provider of credit risk insights, reports that as inflationary pressures rise, US property/casualty insurers navigate sector challenges while maintaining disciplined reserving practices. In response to mounting inflationary pressures, US P/C insurers adapt by maintaining disciplined reserving practices, navigating sector-specific challenges with strategic planning. S&P underscores the industry's resilience, ... Read the full article
European P&C insurers vulnerable with reinsurers unlikely to restore coverage levels: Moody’s
12th June 2024
Moody's, a credit rating agency, has released a report highlighting that European property and casualty (P&C) insurers are facing a structural, rather than cyclical, increase in vulnerability to weather events. This change is primarily due to the steep reduction in reinsurance availability and rising costs, forcing primary insurers to bear a ... Read the full article
Swiss Re’s US economic outlook: normalisation continues
24th May 2024
Through the second quarter, strong consumer fundamentals boost GDP forecasts, but persistent inflation prompts revisions, while anticipated interest rate adjustments reflect a cautious approach by policymakers, as noted by global reinsurer Swiss Re. The US economy's normalisation continues into Q2, reports the firm. Strong consumer fundamentals have led to an increase ... Read the full article
UK insurers to report slowing premium income growth over next three years: EY
9th May 2024
As per EY's latest ITEM Club Outlook for Financial Services, UK insurers are anticipated to report slowing premium income growth over the next three years as inflation continues to fall. EY noted that while falling inflation is likely to mean that increases in insurance premiums will be smaller, it should prompt ... Read the full article
US homeowners looking to boost profits as weather-related losses & inflation take toll, Moody’s
9th May 2024
US homeowners insurers are raising premiums and tightening policies to help offset weakening profitability from weather-related losses, as well as exposure to catastrophe-prone areas and inflation, according to a Moody's report. Firstly, it is important to note that the the profitability of the US homeowners lines has been volatile over the ... Read the full article
Low inflation in China should contribute to global disinflation process: Swiss Re
5th April 2024
Deflation pressure in China is easing, but there is little upside to come according to the Swiss Re Institute, as its forecasts low inflation for the country in 2024, which should contribute to the global disinflation process and support insurance markets. China's headline CPI returned to growth in February after four ... Read the full article
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