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Miami Reinsurance Week: The soft market after the storm
Rate falls across the property class and uncertainty around the US administration dominated conversations.
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A roundup of all the news you need, including the second major claim of the year for the downstream market.
The Australian carrier disclosed A$426mn in net cat losses during H1.
The carrier is “extremely well capitalised” to achieve its strategic ambitions.
The insurer disclosed the estimates as it seeks emergency rate hikes from regulators.
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Opinion
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Howden's Risk Strategies bid is a calculated gamble for its wholesale business
Adam McNestrie, Jairo Ibarra and Rachel Dalton
London casualty tries new products to curb US auto liability losses
As the market turns, balance sheet M&A is becoming a more appealing option.
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Martinez fire threatens second major claim of 2025 for downstream
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Lancashire pegs California wildfire losses at $145mn-$165mn
13 February 2025 -
Trueman to leave CFC as carrier ‘reshapes’ CUO role
13 February 2025
Analysis
Underinsurance, total loss claims, and high property values have impacted loss estimates.
As the market turns, balance sheet M&A is becoming a more appealing option.
Single-digit organic growth, robust casualty pricing and tapering margins were all key trends.
With Atrium marking another case of potential bifurcation, where is the natural home of risk?
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Lloyd’s promotes Alexander to director of DA to lead strategy
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Convex takes Starr’s Rose for upstream energy
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Lockton to build out airline and aerospace book under Costin
12 February 2025
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Suncorp books below-budget H1 natural-hazard costs of A$503mn
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Mapfre Re improves FY CoR by 2 points as net result jumps 33%
12 February 2025 -
CA Fair Plan approved for $1bn assessment from member companies
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Mercury General pegs CA Wildfire net cat loss at $155mn-$325mn
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CA wildfires should dampen enthusiasm for property cat: Arch CEO
11 February 2025
Interviews
Coverage restrictions in renewables are increasing risk for investors.
The insurer will focus on UK regional growth and opportunities in cyber for the coming year.
The executive said that the fragmentation of the European market has proved a barrier to entry in the past.
Syndicate 1200 CEO Graham Evans says growth will likely slow in 2025 as the market reaches inflection point.
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