Top 100 UK insurers 2018: AM Best commentary: Under pressure
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In 2017, the combined underwriting results of the largest 100 UK non-life insurers improved but remained in the red. How well did insurers perform under pressure from strong competition and unfavourable claims trends?
The profit margins of UK non-life insurers remain under pressure in 2018 due to the effects of strong competition and unfavourable claims trends. In the property sector, premium rates are falling, in
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