October 4, 2023
Executive summary: Reflecting on 30 years of Pro Global’s journey in the re/insurance sector, it is evident that the company’s evolution parallels the broader shifts that have defined the industry’s growth, adaptation, and innovation. This reflection provides an opportunity to …
December 22, 2022
ACORD recently conducted the U.S. Value Creators Study focused on the 100 largest property/casualty insurance groups in the U.S., representing nearly 90% of premiums written and almost 100% of the industry’s market capitalization – $9.1 trillion over the 20 years …
December 6, 2022
High claims inflation and rising reinsurance costs are among the factors that prompted analysts at Moody’s Investors Service to change their outlook for the global property/casualty sector from stable to negative, the rating agency said. In a report published on …
January 25, 2022
Direct-premium production for the U.S. P/C industry through the third quarter 2021 improved as insurers increased rates, but adverse trends in loss costs for many lines of business continue to dampen profitability. Through the first nine months of 2021, the …
October 11, 2011
Until recently, the risk of inflation shocks has not ranked high on the agenda for U.S. property/casualty insurers, Moody’s Investors Service says in a new report, but aggressive monetary policy over the past few years has rekindled concerns about escalating …
January 4, 2011
The U.S. property/casualty industry generated improved operating results in the third quarter despite competitive market conditions, elevated catastrophe losses, the economic downturn and historically low investment yields. The industry’s net income improved to $29.9 billion for the nine months ended …
December 31, 2010
Six years ago, Harleysville Group was in need of a big change. The Pennsylvania-based insurer had just come out of the worst performing year in its history. That’s when newly appointed CEO Michael Browne — who declared the company’s performance …
December 20, 2010
Have you ever wondered what big events helped shape regulation of the current U.S. insurance industry? Or if drivers of certain cars have more risk? What about the most attractive insurance job in the industry? These are just a few …
December 20, 2010
Alexander Hamilton once said, “I never expect to see a perfect work from an imperfect man.” Despite an imperfect marketplace, the Top 25 property/casualty companies continued to improve. Their continued improvement is evident based on the dollar amount of direct …
December 6, 2010
The insurance industry is recovering from the economic crisis, but profits are nowhere near where they were prior to the crisis, and it will take California longer than other states to rebound, according to an industry economist. The property/casualty insurance …