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Demotech Releases First Quarter 2018 Financial Analysis of RRGs

July 6, 2018

Demotech has released its "Analysis of Risk Retention Groups-First Quarter 2018," reporting on the overall financial performance of Risk Retention Group (RRG). Demotech's senior financial analyst, Douglas Powell, has concluded, "Despite political and economic uncertainty, RRGs remain financially stable and continue to provide specialized coverage to their insureds." Read More


Global Employee Benefit Health Plan Costs Increasing 3 Times Inflation

July 6, 2018

Based on its latest global employee benefit research findings on medical trends around the world, Mercer Marsh Benefits advises that adopting integrated health and well-being strategies underpinned by stronger digital and data capabilities will be critical in managing the rising costs of employee health benefit programs. Read More


Total Cost of Risk Declines for Fourth Year-A New Normal?

July 5, 2018

In the face of record-setting natural catastrophes and an ever-evolving risk environment, the average total cost of risk trended lower for the fourth year in a row, according to the newly released "2018 RIMS Benchmark Survey." Read More


Lloyd's Lab Embarks on Digital Evolution

July 5, 2018

For the first time in its 330-year history, Lloyd's of London is opening its doors to the global tech start-up and entrepreneur community, giving unparalleled access to the world's largest market for specialist insurance and reinsurance in support of its digital evolution. Read More


Lloyd's Top Priorities: Modernization, Underwriting Systems, and Brexit

July 3, 2018

Market modernization, underwriting systems upgrades, and Brexit preparations are the top three 2018 priorities of Lloyd's market chief operating officers, a survey commissioned by the Lloyd's Market Association reveals. Read More