Independent Agents Identify Business Opportunities for Carriers: Survey April 17, 2015 Most independent insurance agents are impressed by the carriers they place business with – but most also are interested in...
It’s Insurance Buyers’ Market Now But Risk Challenges Ahead: Willis April 16, 2015 Due in part to reduced catastrophe losses and the increased supply of capital, property/casualty insurance buyers can expect to face...
Catastrophe Bond Issuance Breaks New Q1 Record: Aon Benfield Report April 16, 2015 Catastrophe bond issuance for the first quarter reached a record $1.7 billion – higher than any other first quarter issuance...
How 10% of S&P Firms ‘Reform’ Taxes on Their Own April 15, 2015 By Zachary R. Mider When it comes to taxes, corporate America is getting a bit less corporate. And a bit less American. Fueled by...
Study Reveals Extent, Nature of Health Data Breaches April 14, 2015 Between 2010 and 2013, there were more than 900 data breaches of protected health information affecting at least 500 individuals,...
Most Cyber Attacks Due to Trick Emails, Errors, Not Sophisticated Hacking April 14, 2015 By Joseph Menn When a cyber security breach hits the news, those most closely involved often have incentive to play up the sophistication...
A.M. Best: Takaful Operators Struggle With Fierce Competition, Profitability April 14, 2015 The significant premium growth in the global takaful sector is expected to continue and reach USD$20 billion by 2017, with...
Best: Indonesia Insurers’ Reinsurance Buying Habits Could Affect Capital Ratios April 10, 2015 The purchase of reinsurance by Indonesian non-life insurers is high, which could have a significant effect on capital requirements and...
10 Most Common and Costliest Small Business Claims April 9, 2015 Four out of 10 small businesses are likely to experience a property or general liability claim in the next 10...
Insurer Group: Most Midwesterners not Prepared for Natural Disasters April 9, 2015 With more severe thunderstorms and possibly tornadoes in the forecast for portions of the central U.S. today, the Property Casualty...