Analysis
Analysis
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Despite a somewhat mixed outlook, UK listed carriers London players say they are still leaning into growth.
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The number two broker must now refocus on rebuilding internal divisions.
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With a last-minute acquisition by AJ Gallagher on the cards, Willis Re can put the last 16 months of turbulence behind it and come back super-charged.
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Reinsurers using Europe primarily as a diversifier to counter risk in peak cat zones are increasingly faced with significant loss events on the continent.
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Many market participants have managed to curtail their admin expense ratio over the last five years, although correlation between GWP and cost-efficiency remains weak.
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Willis Towers Watson must act quickly and decisively to either salvage the sale of Willis Re or lock down staff.
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Huge disputes over aggregation of claims and ongoing coverage disputes point to uncertain overall exposures.
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Some observers questioned whether Hiscox would have benefitted from the bigger shake-up of an external hire.
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Analysts believe 2021 will be a “transition year” for Hiscox, Beazley and Lancashire.
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Underwriters warned of a need to sustain profits and the risk of losses as plants are reactivated.
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The Financial Conduct Authority’s latest release on UK claims data for Covid-related BI losses shows an acceleration of acceptances during June.
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Over the past decade, the high degree of fragmentation within the UK retail broking market has attracted private equity investors intent on consolidating intermediaries to create additional value.
