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Reinsurers’ wildfire pain will vary but some cat books may not break even
Sources warned some property XoL books are already running 50% loss ratios.
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A roundup of all the news you need, including JMG Group’s sale process.
The underwriter will be based in New York and drive underwriting strategy.
CEO Andrew Carrier says the business has strong “forward momentum”.
Earlier today, Aon confirmed president Eric Andersen had stepped down from his role.
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Men still fill six of every seven active underwriter positions at Lloyd’s
The proportion of women in lead underwriting roles still trails other leadership positions.
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Some of the Big Four are slowing growth as the market softens.
The market improved on attritional losses in 2024 – but slowing rate growth raises queries over top-line momentum.
Hiscox, Beazley and Lancashire all reported top line growth, but ROEs dipped in an active wind season.
Sources warned of the erosion of underwriting margins after a string of strong years.
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Kathleen Reardon, CEO of Hiscox Re & ILS, discusses the company’s 2024 results, the impact of the California wildfires and leadership development strategies for the next generation.
California wildfire losses will be significant but still manageable for Bermuda (re)insurers, John Huff said, as local carriers are leaning into specialty lines growth.
The company’s syndicate has booked an 87.4% combined ratio for 2024.
The executive said MGA and broking start-up activity looked set to continue.
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