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Global Insurance Industry Demonstrates Stability Amid Uncertainty
In the aggregate, the global insurance industry demonstrates stable solvency and profitability positions, according to a mid-year preview of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors "Global Insurance Market Report 2026." Liquidity positions have also remained stable for many insurers, the report says. Learn More
Softening Non-Life Insurance Market Differs from Prior Cycle Downturns
While the non-life insurance market is softening, market changes are occurring in a different environment than previous underwriting cycle downturns, according to a new report from Swiss Re. Rising claims inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing catastrophe exposures will likely limit the depth of the current market downturn. Learn More
Market Choices, Expertise Keys to Casualty and Financial Lines Success
A new analysis of the US casualty and financial lines insurance market finds wide variance between high-performing companies and those that are challenged. Sustainable returns depend on where insurers are writing business and the depth of their underwriting expertise in those segments, an analysis by Howden Re found. Read More
Catastrophe Bond Market Set Numerous Records in Second Quarter
Some $11.3 billion in new risk capital was issued in the catastrophe bond market during this year's second quarter, making the period the biggest single quarter in the catastrophe bond market's history, according to data from Artemis. Second-quarter catastrophe bond issuance came in the form of 48 transactions. Read More
Innovative Solutions Seen as Key to Natural Catastrophe Resilience
Innovative solutions are among the keys to natural catastrophe coverage remaining a profitable and growing business for insurers and reinsurers over the long term, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings. Other keys include stronger public-sector schemes and a constructive regulatory framework, Fitch said. Read More
Managing General Agents Seen Responding to Changing Demands, Scrutiny
As total premium in the delegated underwriting authority enterprises sector continues to increase, the capacity directed to the sector is become more selective, according to AM Best. AM Best said that capacity directed to the sector is increasingly focused on long-term underwriting quality and greater stability on loss ratios. Read More
Report Cites Reinsurance Buyers' Market at Midyear Renewals
Reinsurance buyers enjoyed a buyers' market at midyear renewals, marked by double-digit price reductions and improved terms for most placements, according to a new report from Aon. Global reinsurance demand increased more than 10 percent at midyear, Aon said in its midyear report, Reinsurance Market Dynamics. Read More