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Climate change now top risk for insurers
05 April 2019Financial volatility also re-enters top five emerging risks
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US flood insurance: new model, new hope?
04 April 2019The federal flood insurance system has been setting milestones in mismanagement since it was introduced in 1968. Will a new risk model and other guidance improve the situation, and allow private insurers to participate? Sarfraz Thind reports
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US watchdog highlights cost inefficiencies of NFIP
28 March 2019GAO report details broader shortcomings of US government insurance programmes
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Centene and WellCare in $15bn US health insurer tie-up
27 March 2019Deal announced as Obamacare battle heats up once more
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Marsh launches cybersecurity assessment tool with eight insurers
27 March 2019Cyber Catalyst sees insurers pick out best cyber risk products, could reduce premiums
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Axa sells US subsidiary stake in a bid to cut risk
27 March 2019Reduces Axa Equitable holding to 48%
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NAIC set to introduce longevity charge in 2020
20 March 2019American Academy of Actuaries study recommends longevity risk included in RBC calculation
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Fema finally delivers new US flood risk model
18 March 2019Risk Rating 2.0 to go live in 2020 providing more accurate reflection of flood risk
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AM Best sets out draft criteria for rating insurance innovation
14 March 2019Innovation to play a bigger role in deciding credit rating
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US P&C insurers set to post third straight underwriting loss for 2018
28 February 2019However, AM Best says the industry’s overall risk-adjusted capital position remains extremely solid