AM Specialty Insurance Company has announced that AM Best has reaffirmed its Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook. This recognition highlights ASIC’s focus on underwriting quality, disciplined risk management, and growth within the Excess and Surplus (E&S) lines market. AM Best cited ASIC’s exceptionally strong risk-adjusted capitalisation, supported by a […]
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Flood events drive 78% of international industry losses in 2024: CRESTA
According to the Q4 CRESTA Industry Loss Index (CLIX) update, which provides data on non-US catastrophe events that have generated industry losses above $1 billion, 2024 was dominated by flood events, driving 78% of the total industry loss figure. In terms of the overall figure, the international loss tally for billion-dollar events stands at $18.2 […]
Moody’s adjusts global P&C insurance outlook to stable
Ratings agency Moody’s has changed its outlook for the global property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector to stable from negative for 2025. The stable outlook is driven by factors such as improved personal lines pricing adequacy, commercial lines pricing remaining supportive of healthy results, and the fact investment income is expected to remain strong. Analysts […]
Saudi Re signs reinsurance contract for Surety Bonds Program with Walaa
Saudi Re has announced the signing of a reinsurance contract with Walaa Cooperative Insurance Company for the Surety Insurance Bonds Coinsurance Program. This program provides financial guarantees to ensure contractors meet their obligations on construction projects developed by the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) Development Companies. The contract spans 12 Gregorian months, starting from 01/07/1446H, and […]
Reinsurers’ desire to grow created opportunities for buyers at Jan 1 renewals, says Aon
Ahead of the release of its Reinsurance Market Dynamics January 2025 Renewal report next week, re/insurance broking group Aon has noted the greater flexibility exhibited by reinsurers at the January 1st, 2025, renewals, following consecutive years of strong results in the hard market environment. According to Aon, the report will reveal that available capacity expanded […]
Amwins 2025 Outlook: Cyber insurance pricing set to decline by 5% as competition intensifies
Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance solutions, has published its 2025 Outlook: State of the Market Report, providing valuable insights into the shifting dynamics of the cyber insurance landscape. The cyber insurance market is facing increasing competition and shifting risk profiles, as highlighted in Amwins’ report. Pricing trends show a notable change, with renewal business […]
PICC P&C announces continuation of reinsurance agreement with PICC Re
China’s PICC Property and Casualty Company (PICC P&C) has entered into a new Reinsurance Framework Agreement with PICC Reinsurance, under which the two parties will cede insurance premiums to each other in exchange for commissions. This agreement, effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, aims to continue their existing business cooperation. The transactions […]
Redline launches new General Aviation insurance in collaboration with Allianz
Redline Underwriting, a Lloyd’s coverholder specialty underwriting firm, has announced the launch of its General Aviation Insurance solution, developed in collaboration with Allianz Commercial from their UK region. This new offering, designed specifically for the Latin American and Caribbean markets, will provide comprehensive coverage for private, pleasure, and business fixed and rotor wing aircraft. Catering […]
Waymo shows 90% fewer claims than advanced human-driven vehicles: Swiss Re
According to a recent Swiss Re study, the Waymo Driver is safer than both the general driving population and the latest human-driven vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The study compared Waymo’s liability claims to benchmarks for human drivers, using Swiss Re’s data from over 500,000 claims and 200 billion miles of exposure. […]
Industry veteran Brian Simpson appointed Equisoft’s VP, Insurance Solutions
Equisoft, a global provider of digital business solutions for the insurance and wealth industries, has appointed Brian Simpson as Vice President, Insurance Solutions, USA. With over three decades of experience in the life, health, and annuity sectors, Simpson is joining the sales team for Equisoft’s insurance solutions in the US. Commenting on his appointment Simpson […]