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Drop in cats boosts XL in Q2
XL Group's second quarter operating profit surged compared with the prior year owing to a major reduction in catastrophe-related losses.
Increased reinsurance buying cuts Aspen NPW
Aspen saw its net premiums written decrease by close to a third during the second quarter of 2017 after the business took the decision to increase the amount of reinsurance it buys.
ANALYSIS: Proposed auto regs pose data concern
New regulations for autonomous vehicles proposed by Congress pose issues for insurers who will require considerable amounts of data for underwriting purposes.
Axis Capital sees slight dip in NPW
A retrocessional cover with Harrington Re had a slight impact on Axis Capital's net premiums written, but the firm posted a sharp increase in underwriting income, as well as a lower combined ratio for the second half of 2017 compared with the same period last year.
RenRe beats after strong underwriting and investments
RenaissanceRe beat analysts' forecasts after the firm recorded an improved underwriting result and strong investment return during the second quarter of this year.
Market conditions impact Arch's NPW
Weak market conditions took their toll on net written premiums for Arch's insurance segment, while its reinsurance business was boosted by an increase in specialty business.
Markel acquires State National
The $919m transaction will enhance Markel's insurtech and digital distribution capabilities according to the firm's co-chief executive.
Mapfre boosts its half-year profit by 9.1%
Madrid-based international insurer Mapfre has upped its profit and premium in the first half of 2017.
Italian regulator steps in on cyber risk identification
Regulator IVASS has launched an industry-wide cyber study to help intermediaries assess digital threats.
Comments
Senior reporter comment: After Brexit - FREE
It’s no exaggeration to say that in London on the morning of Friday June 24, there was an outbreak of grief, heartbreak and tears, following the news that Brexit had triumphed in the referendum and the UK was set to leave the EU.
Americas editor comment: Brexit's North American impact - FREE
The implications of the UK’s vote to leave the EU on the North American re/insurance industry remains opaque.
Editor's comment: Protectionism and Brexit - FREE
Protectionism is about the worst enemy that re/insurance faces, aside from Armageddon at the hands of war or natural catastrophe.
Garry Booth comment: Future shock warning - FREE
Some of what Alvin Toffler, author of influential book Future Shock, said about society could be applied to the insurance industry’s state of mind.
Editor's comment: China’s coming of age - FREE
China’s assets managed by insurers have doubled within four years, reaching around $2.1trn.
Garry Booth comment: Fort McMurray wake-up - FREE
Under successive leaders, Canada has been one of the worst performers on the global stage in terms of climate protection.
Americas editor comment: Latam growth elusive - FREE
Once the leading lights of the Latin American re/insurance industry departed the Ritz Carlton resort in Miami following our recent event, a couple of key issues stuck in the mind.
Garry Booth comment: Benmosche bio on AIG - FREE
If Carl Icahn is looking for holiday reading he might consider ordering the recently released autobiography of the late Bob Benmosche, writes Garry Booth, Reactions' contributing editor.
Americas editor comment: Disruptive influences - FREE
Disruption was the name of the game at this year’s Risk and Insurance Management Society’s annual gathering, writes Christopher Munro, Reactions' Americas editor.
Interviews
Interview: Chris Cotterell of Safeonline
One of the first brokers to build a book of cyber business, Chris Cotterell explains that the cyber market has come full circle.
Insurers are wasting unstructured data - CSC, Xchanging
Unstructured and underused data may be a gold mine for re/insurers according to CSC and Xchanging.
Xceedance targets a new outsourcing model
Xceedance CEO Arun Valakrishnan highlights the wealth of Indian tech talent that re/insurance businesses are failing to employ.
Africa in focus
Africa Re’s group managing director and CEO, Corneille Karekezi, gives his perspective on the outlook for the continent’s reinsurance markets.
Willis Re’s John Cavanagh: Time to buy more reinsurance
Willis Re’s chief executive John Cavanagh remains optimistic at his company’s future growth prospects even though market conditions are tough.
Nick Cook interview: The new face of BMS
BMS has undergone a comprehensive revamp – strategically and financially – since June last year. One year on, Reactions talks with BMS Group CEO Nick Cook to find out more about the ambitious five year strategy the broker is implementing.
Micro insurance consortium: Aspen’s Mario Vitale interview
Developing products that actually meet the needs of those in emerging economies, as well as creating reliable and user-friendly ways of both paying premium and collecting claims, will all determine whether the multi-company multi insurance venture incubator is a success, says Aspen’s Mario Vitale.
Mike Krefta on Hiscox Re's changing strategy
Hiscox Re has scaled back at recent renewals, reducing its concentration on property catastrophe.
Regime change: Pool Re's Julian Enoizi
Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi spoke to Reactions about the new deal struck with the Treasury and the changes he is now driving through to modernise the UK'?s terrorism risk reinsurance pool.
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