Market News
Analysis Projects 103.8 Percent 2023 Property-Casualty Combined Ratio
The property-casualty insurance industry is poised to post a 103.8 percent net combined ratio for 2023, according to the latest underwriting projections by actuaries at the Insurance Information Institute and Milliman. Severe convective storm losses were seen as a significant factor in the 2023 combined ratio. Read More
Panel Discussion Sheds Light on Parametric Coverage and Regulatory Challenges
In a recent panel discussion at the Vermont Captive Insurance Association’s Annual Conference, experts delved into the nuances of parametric coverage and how it differs from traditional insurance. The panelists provided valuable insights into the world of parametric contracts, their growing popularity, and the regulatory challenges that come with them. Read More
All Major Commercial Lines Saw Month-over-Month Increases in October
Average premium renewal rates of all major commercial insurance lines increased month over month in October, according to the Ivans Index, a regular premium renewal rate index compiled by the Ivans insurance exchange service. Year over year, all lines but workers compensation saw premium renewal rate increases during the month. Read More
Podcast Sheds Light on Using Captives To Tailor Insurance Solutions
The latest IRMI Podcast on the International Risk Management Institute's (IRMI) and Captive.com's Captive Podcasts page features Andy Hulme, executive vice president—director of underwriting at Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS), discussing tailoring insurance solutions using captive insurance. Read More
A.M. Best Revises Excess and Surplus Segment's Outlook to Positive
A.M. Best has revised its outlook on the excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurance segment to positive from stable. In announcing the outlook change, the rating agency cited the E&S segment's increased business due to declining capacity in commercial lines and some personal lines markets, along with strong underwriting results. Read More