Iulia Ciutina

Recent commentary from early reporters points to optimism that growth momentum is improving.

Gavin Davis, 06 February 2018

Reserve trends diverge at US and Bermuda carriers

Though a small sample size, the initial data points from early reporters point to more pressure at Bermudians and better trends at US carriers.

Iulia Ciutina, 06 February 2018

Efficiency drives and improved leverage help Q4 expense ratios

Fourth quarter expense ratios at early reporters have shown some year-on-year improvement, although the US tax reforms had a negative impact at some firms.

Gavin Davis, 06 February 2018

Q4 wildfires shrink underwriting profits

The P&C (re)insurance industry experienced another cat-heavy quarter in the three months to 31 December, as a series of wildfires ravaged California.

Iulia Ciutina, 06 February 2018

(Re)insurers upbeat on outlook, but questions linger

The themes that have emerged in the early part of the Q4 reporting season have been in line with expectations.

Gavin Davis, 06 February 2018

Aspen on the M&A radar as primary book underperforms

Aspen is back in the M&A spotlight after issuing a second consecutive Q4 profits warning amid difficulties at its struggling primary book.

Iulia Ciutina, 30 January 2018

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