Property and casualty insurers and reinsurers 2013 first-half profitability grew compared to the same period in 2012, but the current pricing cycle may be reaching its peak, a new report says.
Validus Holdings reports a fourth-quarter net loss of $90.7 million on losses tied to Superstorm Sandywhich affected its two biggest classes of business.
Catastrophe modelers have spent a lot of time analyzing the Northeast for windstorm risk, but Superstorm Sandy revealed numerous failings in the programs, resulting in significant losses for some insurers, says Fitch Ratings.
Catastrophe modelers have spent a lot of time analyzing the Northeast for windstorm risk, but Superstorm Sandy revealed numerous failings in the programs, resulting in significant losses for some insurers, says Fitch Ratings.