Market News

A Focus on Pamela Davis and Alliance of Nonprofits for Insurance RRG

March 25, 2019

We spoke with Pamela Davis, the founder, president, and chief executive officer of a group of nonprofit insurers known as the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance. This group includes the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California, the Alliance of Nonprofits Risk Retention Group, and a captive insurance company and a nonprofit service company. Read More


Marijuana Industry Still Faces Significant Insurance Coverage Issues

March 21, 2019

The expansion and availability of medical and legalized recreational marijuana along with future growth projections position the marijuana industry as an emerging market for insurers, according to A.M. Best. Read More


RAA Reports Improved US Reinsurer Operating Results Year over Year

March 19, 2019

The latest Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) survey reveals that a group of 17 US property-casualty reinsurers wrote $59.3 billion of net premiums during the 12 months ended December 31, 2018, compared to $45.3 billion for the same period in 2017. Read More


Guernsey Highlights Captive Solution to Pension Scheme Risks

March 8, 2019

Guernsey provides a captive-based solution as an alternative to full pension buy-in/outs as a means to manage defined benefit pension scheme deficits. Read More


IVANS: Commercial Lines Renewal Rates Experience Positive Changes

March 7, 2019

IVANS has announced the "IVANS Index: Premium Renewal Rate Index" February results. Year over year, February results showed an increase in premium renewal rate change across all major commercial lines of business except workers compensation. Read More