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Insurance and reinsurance pricing news
News on pricing in global insurance and reinsurance markets, with a particular focus on renewal rates on line in reinsurance and commercial insurance pricing trends.
Capital constraints despite “very strong” pricing outlook for European reinsurance: JP Morgan
24th November 2022
Prices for the European reinsurance market are predicted to be at some of the highest levels seen in the last 30 years, according to JP Morgan analysts. According to the firm, some focused specialist reinsurers point to a pricing environment similar to the one seen post Hurricane Katrina. The JP Morgan ... Read the full article
Hopes for market stability “all but disappeared”: Woodruff Sawyer
21st November 2022
A new report by US independent brokerage WoodRuff Sawyer contends that hopes for stability in the insurance and reinsurance market next year have “all but disappeared” in the wake of Hurricane Ian and the myriad economic challenges facing the industry. WoodRuff Sawyer’s 2023 Property & Casualty Looking Ahead Guide notes that ... Read the full article
Diversification key in offsetting hardening reinsurance market: Lemonade
18th November 2022
In Lemonade's Q3 earnings call, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Shai Wininger, and CFO, Tim Bixby, outlined the firm's approach to the current hardening reinsurance market, alongside how it will keep pace with high inflation. Wininger suggested that despite reinsurance companies having several rough years, this doesn't mean that they'll change Lemonade's business ... Read the full article
Allstate ups October auto rates by 14% to account for inflation
17th November 2022
US primary insurer Allstate has announced that it increased auto rates by 14.0% across 15 locations during the month of October in response to inflationary increases to loss costs. Jess Merten, Chief Financial Officer at Allstate, said that this move would result in total brand premium impact of 1.3%. Rate increases for ... Read the full article
Heritage to raise rates & adjust portfolio amid rising reinsurance costs
15th November 2022
In Heritage's Q3 earnings call, Ernie Garateix, CEO, suggested that the firm is raising its rates and evaluating its portfolio as the cost of reinsurance increases alongside capacity constraints. Garateix commented, “Getting appropriate rates for our coverage offer is paramount. We continue to take rates in all our markets to keep ... Read the full article
Markel prepared to walk away from poorly priced business: Co-CEO Whitt
3rd November 2022
Markel Co-CEO Richie Whitt has asserted that his company is “prepared to walk away from business that is not adequately priced” as it contends with inflationary pressures and a volatile investment market. Markel reported a comprehensive loss of $367.4 million for the third quarter of 2022, due mainly to investment ... Read the full article
Commercial rates moderate further through Q3: Marsh
31st October 2022
Global commercial insurance prices continued to moderate through the third quarter of 2022, according to data from re/insurance broker Marsh, with increases slowing to 6%, down from 9% in the second quarter. Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index marks Q3 2022 as the 20th consecutive quarter of commercial rate increases, but it ... Read the full article
Reinsurance pricing levels to take a material step up following Ian: JP Morgan
26th October 2022
Following the events of Hurricane Ian, the reinsurance industry is sitting on the cusp of a far harder market for pricing heading into 2023, suggests a report from JP Morgan. The report observes that it is difficult to truly assess how much prices will increase, particularly as the January 1 renewals ... Read the full article
Reinsurance costs a factor in IAG premium hikes
24th October 2022
Australian insurer IAG has explained that higher reinsurance costs are a factor in its decision to increase premium rates for its customers across several lines of business. Speaking at the company’s annual general meeting, Chairman David Armstrong noted that the company performed well through the 2022 financial year despite facing a ... Read the full article
Reinsurance rate rises to accelerate at January renewals: Jefferies
20th October 2022
A recent report from Jefferies suggests it is "inevitable" that reinsurance prices will not only rise at the upcoming January renewals, but will also accelerate their momentum year-on-year. Jefferies attributes this assessment to a high level of catastrophe losses and underlying margin weakness. In the report, the firm added, "Our confidence in ... Read the full article
Commercial pricing to carry on showing modest deceleration: Goldman Sachs
18th October 2022
According to a recent Goldman Sachs report, commercial pricing is expected to continue to show modest deceleration in the quarter. This is mainly due to higher investment yields and improved underwriting over the past several years which have modestly outweigh ongoing inflationary pressures. Analysts noted that in the first two months ... Read the full article
Strong performance in 2023 critical after Ian losses, warns Jefferies
13th October 2022
Analysts at Jefferies have warned that it is “critical” that insurers and reinsurers exhibit a strong performance in 2023, following the huge impact of Hurricane Ian on the market. Jefferies notes that the investor reaction to Ian has been relatively benign, even as the re/insured loss forecasts have surged from an ... Read the full article
Louisiana approves 63% rate increase on residential property for Citizens
12th October 2022
The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) has approved Louisiana Citizens’ request for a 63% rate increase on its residential property insurance policies beginning January 1, 2023. According to a statement from the LDI, the increase will not affect current policyholders of Citizens until they renew their policy after that date. Citizens ... Read the full article
Insurance Europe responds to EIOPA consultation paper on differential pricing
12th October 2022
Insurance Europe, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, have published their comments regarding a recent consultation by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) on differential pricing as concerns have been raised. In July 2022 EIOPA launched the three-month long public consultation in response to concerns that some differential pricing ... Read the full article
Hurricane Ian to “dramatically” impact Florida rates: MarketScout
7th October 2022
Analysts at MarketScout, a Managing General Agent, Lloyd's Coverholder and wholesale broker, have suggested that losses from Hurricane Ian will “dramatically” impact insurance pricing across both commercial and personal lines. MarketScout data shows that the commercial market composite rate for the third quarter 2022 increased 5.28%, with property rates up 7.67%. It’s ... Read the full article