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USI's recent acquisition of Wells Fargo's insurance broking arm highlighted the solid interest of private equity-backed investors in the high-margin US retail broking industry
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Surplus capacity caused by "blatant over investment" by capital providers is to blame for the persistent rate reductions in the upstream energy market, according to JLT
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With the current pricing environment leaving little room for P&C (re)insurers to boost their profits, expense management has become an increasingly popular strategy for widening margins.
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P&C (re)insurers benefited from another quarter of low catastrophe loss levels, with the only large cat events occurring in the US.
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JLT Specialty is the broking firm held in the highest regard by political violence underwriters, according to a study of the terrorism insurance market by The Insurance Insider's rankings team.
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Top US cyber writers shifted from packaged policies towards standalone cover as the segment's top line grew last year, according to AM Best.
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Share price data on The Insurance Insider's universe of P&C (re)insurers
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Insurance and reinsurance companies under the ownership of Starr International Company Incorporated (SICO) have recorded a healthy underwriting performance in recent calendar years, led by its North American surplus lines unit.
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While a soft reinsurance market is positively impacting the Florida homeowners' space, experienced leadership and risk management will be key differentiators as carriers navigate deteriorating underwriting conditions, according to Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA).
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Share price data on The Insurance Insider's universe of P&C (re)insurers
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Novae CEO Matthew Fosh has exited yet another line of business in the form of US property cat as he continues to reposition the London-listed firm in an effort to restore investor confidence following a succession of missteps.
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Top executives of high-profile P&C (re)insurers have sold about $31.8mn worth of stock in their respective companies to date this year, amid management changes and mixed share price performances.
