November 2019/1

After years of cheap capacity and widening terms, complex accounts renewing in recent weeks have attracted low double-digit rate hikes.

A more litigious environment in the country has pushed up claims frequency and severity.

As claims from Dorian and Faxai dent Q3 results, this publication assesses the impact on the market so far.

Now is the time to prove the growth rationale behind the 2015 Ace-Chubb merger, Inside P&C analysts said.

AIG’s AlphaCat-managed ILS funds grew AuM by $200mn in Q3, while assets at Nephila, Hiscox ILS and Mt Logan dipped in the quarter.