Market News
A.M. Best Reviews the Cost of Capital through the Cycle
According to A.M. Best, an insurance company's ability to access and raise capital and the potential costs of raising capital, especially during times of stress, are important considerations in the ratings process. Read More
Marsh Finds Continued Increase of Third-party Coverage in Captives
Companies in the financial institutions industry have by far the highest percentage of captives of any industry according to a new Marsh report that looked at trends among 1,100 captives managed by Marsh Captive Solutions globally. Read More
Swiss Re Issues Latest Catastrophe Bond under Singapore ILS Regime
Swiss Re Capital Markets recently issued its first catastrophe bond under the new insurance-linked security (ILS) regulatory regime in Singapore. Read More
Implications of Artificial Intelligence and Robots for Insurers
According to two recent Lloyd's reports, as the world becomes increasingly automated, forcing underwriters to adapt and navigate a new risk environment, insurers are leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence to remain competitive, improve processes, and increase efficiency. Read More
TRIPRA Remains Vital to US Terrorism Market and Captives
Marsh's "2019 Terrorism Risk Insurance Report" reveals that continued stability of the US property terrorism insurance market is a point of focus as the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIPRA) is set to expire in 2020. Read More