Trading conditions in the Italian non-life market are likely to continue to be tough this year after a difficult 2009, according to a note from Fitch Ratings.
The ratings agency told the market that non-life underwriting profitability may see only a modest recovery in 2010 after a loss-making 2009.
Federico Faccio, a director at Fitch, said: "The Italian non-life industry faces significant challenges, as competition remains fierce, the operating environment adverse and the ultimate cost of personal injuries uncertain following...
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