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The catastrophe market, inflation and loss-costs and the pandemic unwind are among the trends to shape the news agenda this year. -
Property cat rate increases this January were double those of last year and the highest since 2014.
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The insurance industry will hope to maintain rating resolve and withstand the forces of inflation in 2022.
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New capital made its presence felt in the market in a year that saw both the completion and collapse of major business combinations.
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The market was divided about the outlook for 2022, with some predicting a substantial reduction in rates.
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The major marine classes have undergone substantial remediation, which has attracted new capital to the space.
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All quartiles of the market are expected to increase aggregate stamp next year, analysis shows.
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Autonomous shipping and complex supply chains make the maritime industry vulnerable to cyber disruption.
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Amid an onslaught of announcements on climate disclosure requirements, listed insurers have a limited timeframe to prepare.
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The market is assessing whether planned single-digit rate rises will outstrip burgeoning claims inflation.
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Swiss Re, Munich Re, Hannover Re and Scor have set out divergent strategies on cat as volatility increases and the retro market seizes up.
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Aggregate reported net losses from Q3 catastrophes across the (re)insurance industry have now passed the $20bn mark, analysis by Insurance Insider shows.
