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Swiss Re sigma: Global Insurance Premiums Continued To Rise in 2017
Swiss Re's latest Sigma Report,reveals that emerging markets continue to be a key driver of global premium growth, particularly in the life sector, as China remained among the world's fastest growing insurance markets. Swiss Re expects global non-life premiums to rise, led by the US, where the economy is strengthening. Read More
Insurance Sector Responses Follow UK Government Brexit White Paper
The UK government's Brexit white paper further defines the United Kingdom's position surrounding its exit from the European Union. Regarding financial services, the white paper confirms that the United Kingdom will leave the EU Single Market, will no longer operate under the European Union's "passporting" regime, and will not adopt an equivalence regime. Read More
Commercial Lines Market Continues To Harden, According to IVANS
IVANS has announced its second quarter 2018 "IVANS Index: Premium Renewal Rate Index" results. The outcomes showed a general uptick in premium renewal rate change across the commercial lines of business compared to first quarter 2018. Read More
Capstone Part 2: Commentary on "Reserve Mechanical" Policy Pricing
Capstone Associated Services, Ltd., focuses on policy pricing in its second follow-up commentary about the "Reserve Mech. Corp. v. Commissioner" case. Read More
KBRA Updates Affordable Care Act Research
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) recently released an update to its research report on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) outlining the continuing collapse of the healthcare Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan programs that were created and funded as part of the ACA. The latest report is titled "No Relief in Sight for Affordable Care Act Insureds." Read More