Market News
Nearly All Commercial Lines Saw Year-over-Year Premium Increases in Q1
Premium renewal rate changes for all major lines of commercial insurance except workers compensation were up year over year during the first quarter of 2023, according to the "Ivans Index," a regular premium renewal rate index compiled by the Ivans insurance exchange service. Read More
US Cyber-Insurance Market Poised for Favorable 2023 Results
The US cyber-insurance market is expected to continue to see premium growth and favorable underwriting results through 2023, though prices will likely continue to moderate this year in response to recent profits and competitive factors, according to Fitch Ratings. Read More
COVID-19 Pandemic Forced Insurer Innovation, but Progress Varies
Changes to the way we live and work forced by the COVID-19 pandemic spurred innovation across the insurance industry, though the degree to which individual insurers have innovated varies, according to A.M. Best. Today, more insurance companies are placing great importance on data quality to improve their efficiency and profitability. Read More
The Ever-Changing European Captive Landscape
Interest in the use of captives as a risk management tool continues to become increasingly widespread as European owners seek to gain both the economies of captives and better mitigation for their business and market risks. Additionally, climbing commercial insurance rates and coverage limitations are driving alternative strategies. Read More
US Property-Casualty Underwriting Results Expected To Improve
The US property-casualty insurance industry's underwriting results will likely improve this year as premium rates increase significantly in the underperforming automobile and property segments, according to Fitch Ratings. Still, claims volatility along with higher inflation and macro uncertainty could prevent the US property-casualty segment from returning to underwriting profitability. Read More