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Insurers' investment earnings face coronavirus blow
Insurers are facing depleted investment earnings this year, as the coronavirus pandemic translates to greater volatility in financial markets and falling bond yields.
Global P&C outlook stable for 2020 amid continued economic growth: Moody's
The outlook for the global property and casualty insurance sector is stable based on economic growth, good insurance capitalisation and positive P&C pricing trends, Moody's has said, as it flagged continuing catastrophe exposure.
Analysis: Under the skin of Lloyd's Blueprint One
Lloyd’s has published Blueprint One: the first of a number of ‘blueprints’ it intends to produce over the coming years as it overhauls the market for the 21st century
European reinsurers well-placed to absorb cat losses and take advantage of continued price increases: Fitch
The big four European reinsurers are well capitalised to absorb catastrophe losses and build on pricing increases that are expected to continue into next year, Fitch Ratings has said.
Analysis: Industry faces financial blow from discount rate revision
Insurers that have been pricing and reserving using a discount rate of between 0 to 1% may face a short term financial hit, analysts have warned.
Hyperion takes on $115m of debt to fund further acquisitions
Hyperion is to continue on the acquisition trail, having raised $115m (£88.9m) through debt.
California wildfire losses expected to hit record levels
The losses from the continuing 8 November California wildfires are expected to reach record levels, according to ratings agencies.
Cost of Hurricane Michael could hit $21bn including up to $10bn of insured losses
A week on from Hurricane Michael making landfall in Florida, estimates of the cost of the are beginning to emerge, running to as much as $21bn (£16.25bn).
Ratings agencies shift Marsh outlook to negative over JLT deal
Marsh’s whirlwind acquisition of JLT surprised ratings agencies, as it was a “larger” deal than expected from the world’s biggest broker.
This week: The consequences of buying big
By far the biggest purchase I ever made was when I bought my house.
Softbank reported to be eyeing up stake in Swiss Re
Japanese tech-to-financial conglomerate SoftBank is exploring the possibility of taking a $10bn stake in reinsurer Swiss Re, reports suggest.
Emerging Asia fastest growing GI market in 2018
Emerging Asia is set to remain the world’s fastest growing general insurance market in 2018.
Lloyd's premiums predicted to decline
Premium growth at Lloyd's is likely to slow as competition intensifies and economic growth remains tepid, according to Moody's Investors Service.
Europe: Berating the ratings
Fitch Ratings caused a stir when it criticised the Insurer Financial Strength ratings issued by one of its main rivals, AM Best.
European non-life sector profits under pressure as competition increases, says Moody’s
As interest rates are anticipated to remain low, ratings agency Moody’s says underwriting will need to be the focus as investment income faces increasing challenges.
Moody's puts CGCS debt ratings on negative review
Moody's has placed the ‘B3’ corporate family rating and ‘B3-PD’ probability of default rating of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford on review for downgrade given deterioration in the group’s Ebitda, financial leverage and interest coverage metrics.
Moody's puts Willis' debt rating on negative watch following Gras Savoye deal
Moody's Investors Service has revised the outlook on the BAA3 senior unsecured debt rating of Willis Group and its subsidiaries to negative from stable.
Moody's tips Towergate Finance for potential upgrade
Moody's has placed the 'CAA2' ratings on Towergate Finance's senior secured notes and revolving credit facility on review pending a potential upgrade.
Moody's downgrades Towergate's corporate family rating
Ratings agency Moody's has downgraded the corporate family rating and probability of default rating on Towergate Holdings II by two notches to Caa3/Caa3-PD.
Aviva risk boss named IRM chair
Aviva’s group risk director José Morago has been appointed chairman of the Institute of Risk Management.
Moody’s raises default warnings in Towergate ratings
Moody’s amended its ratings to reflect an increased likelihood of Towergate defaulting, while also lowering ratings for bonds issued by the broker.
Independent Scotland would face higher infrastructure funding costs, warns Wilson
Aviva group chief executive Mark Wilson has warned that Scotland will face higher costs to access infrastructure funding if it opts to leave the union.
Reserve releases aid insurers in posting first profit since 2006
The UK property and casualty sector is set to post a profit for the first time since 2006, with the average combined operating ratio expected to be around 96.5% for 2013, according to Moody’s.
Whiplash medical fee cap ‘credit positive’ says Moody’s
Plans to limit the cost of medical reports are credit positive for UK motor insurers according to rating agency Moody’s, in spite of the expectation that such moves will also further lower premiums.