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KBRA Assigns A Rating to Watford, an Arch Partner
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned insurance financial strength ratings (IFSR) of A to Watford Holdings. Watford is a total return global re/insurer that combines underwriting medium- to long-tail casualty risks with an investment strategy focused on noninvestment grade credit assets to generate attractive operating returns. Read More
Commercial Lines Market Remains Hard, According to IVANS
IVANS has announced its May "IVANS Index: Premium Renewal Rate Index" results. The outcomes showed that the majority of standard commercial lines products are trending positively. Read More
London ILS Market Off to a Slow Start; Guernsey Believes It Can Help
Guernsey believes that it can work closely with London to help develop its insurance-linked securities (ILS) sector, following findings from a Guernsey roadshow that revealed the ILS business in London has been slow to take off. Read More
Florida Property Reinsurance Renewal Pricing Is Highly Competitive
The latest JLT Re research shows that low single-digit reinsurance rate increases for the June 1, 2018, Florida property-catastrophe renewal have not met early market expectations. Read More
Andrew Marcell To Lead AON's Reinsurance Solutions Business
AON has appointed Andrew Marcell as CEO of Reinsurance Solutions. He will be responsible for managing the existing operations and growth strategy of AON's Reinsurance Solutions business as it begins its brand transition from AON Benfield. Read More