Soft market growth: A quick retrospective
Amid an environment of rampant social inflation, one of the best indicators of risk is how much growth was written in problematic lines during the soft market years.
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Auto prices turn negative for first time since 2007
New inflation data shows continued pricing declines and rising average severity. Margin pressures continue to build as the spread widens, and frequency remains the wildcard.
Progressive: Underlying loss ratio up as severity continues to deteriorate margins
On Wednesday, Progressive reported earnings for October, including a continued deterioration in its commercial auto segment and lower catastrophe losses. All in, the underlying loss ratio deteriorated Read more
Q3 brokers review. Mission: Impossible
After two quarters of pouring cold water on price firming, brokers have changed their framing of the market in Q3.
AIG: The path forward
With the re-underwriting in full swing, expenses and capital allocation questions now loom over AIG’s operating turnaround…
Voce's head shot will be heard around the world
Argo CEO Mark Watson III is stepping down with immediate effect. We see four key takeaways.
Willis: Good enough is not enough
Willis’ in-line print provided a perfect opportunity to test the elevated market expectations on brokers’ operating performance
MMC's Q3 restores optimism on JLT synergies & growth
On its Q3 earnings call on Tuesday, MMC played up revenue synergies following vivid signs that JLT cost synergies are already working out.
Is Chubb still a growth story?
Chubb's moment of truth on growth arrives