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More mutual M&A on the horizon: PwC’s Marra

News | by Bernard Goyder | January 23, 2020

The consultancy said in a new report that insurance deal activity is expected to be “robust” this year.

Shrinking E&S capacity has ‘created an opportunity’: RLI’s Kliethermes

News | by John Hewitt Jones | January 23, 2020

Excess rates continue to rise after several carriers early last year pulled back from the class.

ProAssurance falls 10% after $37mn reserve charge disclosure

News | by John Hewitt Jones | January 23, 2020

News of worsening claims on a large healthcare account followed a downward AM Best outlook revision last year.

Travelers beats Q4 expectations as cat losses shrink

News | by Samuel Casey | January 23, 2020

The tort-challenged carrier's shares fall sharply despite favourable reserve development.

Florida Family loses A- financial strength rating from AM Best

News | by Samuel Casey | January 23, 2020

The action comes amid a period of heightened focus on Florida carriers after Demotech signalled a tough line.

Q4 begins with a medmal bang

Research | by Gavin Davis | January 23, 2020

Are emerging pressures in medmal receiving enough attention?

Duperreault pushes back on calls to drop coal underwriting

News | by Bernard Goyder | January 22, 2020

The AIG executive urged carriers to be "part of the solution" and help customers transition to cleaner energy.

Topa names Pavlov COO as Zuk joins Altamont

News | by Bernard Goyder | January 22, 2020

The carrier, which provides coverage to the cannabis industry, was acquired by Altamont Capital in August.