Archive

  • Fitch: Bermuda treatment of tier 3 capital for re/insurers raises questions

    16 August 2019

    Fitch Ratings warns of “conflicting language” in how the BMA treats tier 3 capital

  • "Manageable" catastrophe losses boost Latin American reinsurers' profits

    13 August 2019

    Long-term relationships with ceding firms drive stable renewals

  • Insurers push for dual-rate approach to Ogden

    16 July 2019

    The change in the Ogden rate prompted surprise and disappointment from insurers. Their hopes for a fairer settlement are now pinned on the next round of reforms, as Christopher Cundy and Paul Walsh report

  • US commercial lines business improving, says Fitch

    14 June 2019

    Insurers buoyed by strengthening premiums, but concerns remain over nat cat losses

  • 2019 Atlantic hurricane season: facing the eye of the storm

    06 June 2019

    Forecasters are predicting a relatively average Atlantic hurricane season, but emerging risks could impact losses in unexpected ways. Paul Walsh and Sarfraz Thind report

  • US cyber insurance growth rate slows

    15 May 2019

    Year-on-year premiums climb just 8%

  • Glyphosate, opioids and talc - candidates for the next asbestos?

    07 May 2019

    Claims relating to asbestos exposure caused a catastrophic level of losses for the insurance industry. What is the potential for the scenario to be repeated by other chemicals and compounds? Paul Walsh reports

  • Governance has biggest impact on ESG risk scores

    25 February 2019

    Fitch Ratings report examines the relevance of ESG elements for financial institutions globally

  • UK bulk annuity market threatened by pension fund rivals

    18 February 2019

    Pension superfund capital requirements dictate future of market, says Fitch

  • New Zealand life industry review criticises conduct and culture

    01 February 2019

    Boards and management come under attack