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Property and casualty insurance and reinsurance news, covering the P&C sector of the global marketplace.
US P/C industry saw $22bn underwriting loss in 2023: AM Best
2nd July 2024
AM Best reports that the US Property/Casualty (P/C) insurance industry faced another year of underwriting losses surpassing $20 billion in 2023, at $21.7 billion, largely driven by unprofitable private passenger auto and homeowners/farm owners market segments. Together, these sectors incurred a combined net underwriting loss of $32.8 billion in 2023, showing ... Read the full article
Kingstone completes 24/25 reinsurance placement with savings of $6mn
20th June 2024
Kingstone Companies, Inc., a US property and casualty insurance holding company, has finalised its 2024/2025 catastrophe reinsurance placement, purchasing a total cat limit of $275 million with savings of $6 million. Jennifer Gravelle, Chief Financial Officer at Kingstone, said: "I am delighted to share that Kingstone has finalised its 2024/2025 catastrophe ... Read the full article
ZestyAI partners with Duck Creek for property and climate risk analytics
20th June 2024
ZestyAI, a provider of AI-driven climate and property risk analytics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Duck Creek Technologies, a provider of core systems for property and casualty (P&C) insurance. This collaboration positions ZestyAI as a Solution partner within Duck Creek’s ecosystem, enabling property and casualty insurers to utilise advanced ... Read the full article
ZA Tech rebrands as Peak3 as it completes $35mn Series A fundraising
19th June 2024
ZA Tech, the next-generation insurance core system SaaS provider, has announced its rebrand as Peak3 and the successful completion of its $35mn Series A fundraising that will accelerate its expansion in the EMEA region. Founded in 2018, Peak3 has developed cloud-native, modular insurance core and distribution system that combines comprehensive capabilities ... Read the full article
Mark Houghton joins Canopius as Global Product Leader, Specialty
18th June 2024
Canopius, a global specialty and P&C (re)insurer, has announced the appointment of Mark Houghton to the newly created role of Global Product Leader, Specialty. Starting in October, Houghton will oversee the governance, performance, and standards of Canopius’ specialty underwriting lines across the business. He will also drive product development and innovation while ... Read the full article
Canopius appoints Chris Getty as new cyber underwriter
18th June 2024
Canopius Group, a global specialty and property and casualty (re)insurer, has announced the immediate appointment of Chris Getty as Cyber and Technology Underwriter. Getty will enhance Canopius’ cyber and technology capabilities and will report directly to Mike Shen, Head of Cyber & Technology for the London Market. Shen added: “Chris is a ... Read the full article
Insurance industry adapts to new challenges, experts reveal at S&P conference
14th June 2024
At S&P Global Ratings' 40th Annual North American Insurance Conference, industry experts discussed current trends and challenges, agreeing that while the insurance landscape has evolved over the past four decades, the industry has successfully adapted. Elizabeth Heck, Chairman, President, and CEO of Greater NY Mutual, emphasised that the adaptability comes from ... Read the full article
Global trends & promising outlook for MGA & MGU revenues in 2023: Insuramore
14th June 2024
Managing General Agents (MGAs), Managing General Underwriters (MGUs), and cover-holder groups have amassed approximately USD 23.9 billion in revenues worldwide in 2023, according to a recent report by industry analysis firm Insuramore. The bulk of this revenue, ranging between 70% and 75%, stemmed from direct commercial P&C insurance, while the remaining ... Read the full article
Earnix announces collaboration with Verisk ERC solution
14th June 2024
Earnix, a provider of AI-based SaaS solutions for financial services, has announced a strategic partnership with Verisk, a data analytics and technology provider. This collaboration will allow Earnix to incorporate Verisk's ISO Electronic Rating Content (ERC) into its pricing and rating platform. The integration aims to enhance accuracy, speed up delivery ... Read the full article
AXA XL and water management specialist WINT extend partnership
14th June 2024
AXA XL, the property & casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, and WINT Water, a provider of cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions, Intelligence have announced the extension of their partnership to mitigate water damage in real estate. The AXA XL-WINT partnership looks to offer an innovative, ... 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
AXA XL signs up Clearwater for investment accounting & reporting
12th June 2024
Property and casualty re/insurer AXA XL's alternative capital team has selected Clearwater Analytics, a provider of SaaS-based investment management, accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, to provide strategic support for a portion of its investment portfolio. Clearwater’s solution will provide AXA XL with timely, accurate, and comprehensive investment accounting and reporting. It was ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty expands media liability team
11th June 2024
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., an insurance company in the property and casualty (P&C) sector, recently announced the recruitment of three accomplished media liability experts. This move signifies the ongoing expansion of the company's Media Liability team, bolstering its position in the market following its successful entry as a primary carrier ... Read the full article
Insurance premiums and policies rise in China in Q1 2024
10th June 2024
The China National Financial Regulatory Administration (CNFRA), responsible for overseeing the stability and compliance of China's financial sector, has released its supervisory statistics for the first quarter of 2024, highlighting significant increases in insurance premiums and the number of new policies. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, insurance ... Read the full article
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