Munich Re has released its analytical report on the natural catastrophes that occurred in 2008, which the reinsurer describes as,...
Hurricanes News
The high frequency and severity of Atlantic hurricanes in 2008, coupled with other weather-related and man-made losses, placed the year...
Insurers are making increased use of economic capital modeling in the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process and it is starting...
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a”...
Bill Feeley, president of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), announced the formation of the Consumer Safety Task Force for...
University of South Carolina geographers have produced a map of natural-hazard mortality in the United States. The map, featured in...
Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services Group is drawing U.S. commercial clients away from financially beleaguered rivals, a company executive for...
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and downgraded the issuer credit ratings (ICR)...
West California Passed Agent-Broker Law The most notable bill affecting California agents was AB 2956, which clarifies the duties of...
Agents Wish for Firmer Pricing, Higher Commissions, Solid Client Retention, Unity on Legislation Ask agents and executives in the insurance...