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Ark grows GWP 17%, posts 85% combined ratio for Q2
The carrier reported an increase of 82% in pre-tax income.
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The carrier’s overall P&C combined ratio improved 1.8 points to 91.2%.
The Swiss carrier improved its P&C combined ratio by 1.2 points to 92.4%.
More investment in early stage firms is an indicator of bullish market, says Gallagher’s Johnston.
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AI liability: An age of silent exposures has already begun
Emerging lawsuits and expanding loss triggers are giving rise to potential claims under a range of policies.
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Reinsurance brokers hold off slow-growth pressures in Q2
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Zurich grows P&C profits 9% to $2.4bn over H1
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Allianz Q2 commercial P&C business volume up 6.5% to EUR8bn
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Cat portfolios generally grew, but casualty approaches varied.
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Improved book value, a healthy CoR and disciplined underwriting mark the CEO’s time at the helm.
Interviews
CEO Alex Maloney said Lancashire’s growth was “more measured” amid softening.
The carrier posted its H1 results earlier today, beating analyst consensus.
The LMA head also praised Velonetic for transparency on Blueprint 2.
The company has also expanded its relationships with US and UK MGAs.
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While volatile stock markets and increased geopolitical strife may have dampened global Mergers & Acquisitions, transactions among brokers remain robust, said M&A Services Inc.’s Managing Director Chris Hughes and Senior Associate Stephen Scales.
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Insurers are pairing accumulation and exposure management with modeling to navigate natural catastrophes, said Monica Ningen, CEO P&C Reinsurance US, Swiss Re.
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Insurers could face a “heightened claims exposure” due to increased regulation scrutiny on the fintech industry, including buy now pay later schemes, AI and crypto, said Nick Rugg, Head of Fintech and Investment Management Insurance for Markel International.
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The increase in business and leisure travel – plus niche travel, such as for cosmetic procedures – is driving increased demand for travel insurance, said Guy Bonwick, Head of Global Specialty Accident and Health at AXIS.
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“Wildfire is a specialist peril," said Kevin Stein, Co-Founder and CEO of Delos, explaining how harnessing data is redefining wildfire risk underwriting.
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Nearly 9 in 10 insurance employees see ‘widespread stress and anxiety’ in industry: AXIS/Harris Poll
Companies are focusing on offering mental health support to employees. “We're listening, we're learning and we're sharing,” said Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS, with Phil Schermer, Founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds.
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As AI and data analytics reshape the insurance industry, Brendan Hanley, managing director of binding P&C at Markel, explains how these tools can offer real efficiency gains.
Jack Kuhn, President of Westfield Specialty, discusses the shifting market cycles and changing landscape at RISKWORLD 2025.
Alliant is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and is the ‘furthest thing from a serial acquirer,’ Greg Zimmer, CEO, Alliant, said at RISKWORLD 2025.
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Today’s casualty market is “challenging” driven by shrinking capacity and tightening excess layers, said Pete McGuinness, EVP, national accounts casualty, for Arch.
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