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News on catastrophe and man-made losses that impact or could impact the reinsurance industry and reinsurers around the globe.
AM Best expects Asian Re’s underwriting and operating performance to improve
14th June 2024
AM Best, a global credit rating agency for the insurance sector, has reaffirmed Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re), a regional non-life reinsurer, with a Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good), both with a positive outlook. AM Best expects that Asian Re’s execution ... Read the full article
Swiss Re warns that inflation will impact hurricane-related losses as active storm season looms
12th June 2024
Insured losses from hurricane events - which are expected during what is predicted to be a very active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season - will be particularly impacted by demand surge related cost increases for building materials and labour, according to Swiss Re. This result is predicted mainly due to the impact ... Read the full article
Catastrophe losses may raise rates, reduce homeowner protection: S&P
10th June 2024
As insured catastrophe losses surge, potentially leading to higher rates and diminished homeowner protection, S&P Global Ratings, a provider of credit ratings and research, examines the challenges facing property/casualty insurers. In their recent report, S&P highlight how recent data shows that insured catastrophe losses in the US have soared to over ... Read the full article
German Insurance Association expects recent flooding to cost insurers around €2bn
10th June 2024
The German Insurance Association (GDV) reported last week that torrential rains and flooding in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, between May 31st and June 4th, is expected to result in insured losses of around €2 billion (USD 2.15bn). The floods damaged homes, businesses, infrastructure, and farmland across parts of southern Germany, prompting the ... Read the full article
Swiss Re calls for industry focus on European catastrophe loss creep issue
5th June 2024
Swiss Re has proposed an industry focus on the issue of loss creep after natural catastrophe events in Europe, calling it an industry-wide phenomenon, which shows the "pressing need" for a more precise reserve setting after nat cat events. The reinsurance giant explained that achieving this requires up-to-date valuations of what ... Read the full article
Record investment income for US P&C insurers in 2023: AM Best
4th June 2024
In 2023, net investment income for the US property/casualty insurance sector reached a record $73.9 billion, boosted by higher interest rates, according to a new report by AM Best, a credit rating agency for the insurance industry. The Best's Special Report, “US P/C Insurers Achieve Record Investment Income in 2023,” reveals ... Read the full article
AM Best downgrades ratings of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas
31st May 2024
Credit rating agency AM Best has downgraded the credit ratings of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc. (FBMICA), a regional insurer, due to severe weather-related losses. The Financial Strength Rating dropped from B+ (Good) to B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating from “bbb-” (Good) to “bb” (Fair), ... Read the full article
US severe weather losses projected to be nearly $20bn by end of May, BMS’ Siffert
30th May 2024
A new severe weather update from BMS shows that insurance losses have soared, surpassing $10 billion, and are projected to reach nearly $20 billion by the end of May, warns Andrew Siffert, Senior Meteorologist at BMS. Last month, BMS issued a warning to the insurance industry, telling industry figures to ... Read the full article
P&C sector reports improved conditions in early 2024: McGriff
28th May 2024
The Property & Casualty (P&C) industry began 2024 in a stronger position compared to 2023, driven by 25 consecutive quarters of premium increases, improved investment returns for insurers, and a relatively mild hurricane season, highlights broker McGriff in a recent report. The broker highlights Fitch Ratings' prediction for modest underwriting improvements ... Read the full article
Insured losses from May Texas storms to exceed $1bn: Gallagher Re
23rd May 2024
Following the deadly thunderstorms that hit Houston, Texas on May 16th, economic and insured losses are each anticipated to exceed $1 billion, with the potential for total losses to be even higher, according to Gallagher Re. The storms, which killed at least seven people, are said to have generated exceptional wind ... Read the full article
Companies prepare for political risks during continued global turbulence: WTW
22nd May 2024
Against the backdrop of ongoing global instability, companies intensify their focus on risk management, adapting strategies to navigate evolving threats, reports insurance and reinsurance broker WTW. Following a year in which nearly a fifth of companies had to restate earnings due to geopolitical events, 2024 proved challenging as well, with 69 ... Read the full article
PERILS places final industry loss estimate for Emilia-Romagna floods at €495m
22nd May 2024
Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS AG has released its final insurance market loss estimate for the floods in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy during May 2023, lowering the figure slightly to €495 million. This final figure compares to PERILS’ most recent loss estimates of €509 million, which was released ... Read the full article
Brazil floods: rising toll and mounting economic losses, says Aon
17th May 2024
Following recent floods in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, the region grapples with escalating casualties and significant financial repercussions. According to insurance and reinsurance broker Aon's weekly cat report released on May 15, national authorities have confirmed that the total economic losses now surpass BRL9 billion ($1.75 billion). Meteorological ... Read the full article
Allstate estimates total catastrophe losses for April 2024 at $494m
16th May 2024
Allstate, a US primary insurer, has disclosed that its estimated catastrophe losses for April 2024 amounted to $494 million, or $390 million after-tax. According to Allstate, the losses in April 2024 resulted from 11 events valued at $491 million, with approximately 80% of these losses attributed to four wind, hail, or ... Read the full article
Extreme weather sweeps across US, billions in losses predicted by Aon
13th May 2024
Aon's latest weekly cat report, ending May 10, highlights ongoing severe weather across the United States, with predictions of significant economic losses in the billions, particularly affecting the Southern Convective States (SCS). From May 2 to May 5, Texas experienced heavy rainfall, worsening existing flooding problems. Some areas received over 20 ... Read the full article
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