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By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com |
March 15, 2012
Until another significant event occurs to take a large bite out of industry capital or underwriting capacity, a true hard market will remain elusive, says Fitch Ratings.
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By Mark E. Ruquet |
March 15, 2012
Evidence of a market turn continues to mount, as a survey of commercial-lines executives shows rates rose 3 percent in 2011’s fourth quarter—and recent analysis contends that rates could climb by as much as 10 percent over this year.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
March 12, 2012
Commercial lines insurance rates rose 3 percent in the 2011 fourth quarter, according to a Towers Watson survey, providing further evidence that the years of soft-market momentum may be reversing course.
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By Mark E. Ruquet |
October 20, 2011
Insurance pricing remains volatile, affecting the growth of insurance agencies and brokerage firms, says the chief executive of Brown & Brown.
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By Mark E. Ruquet |
October 18, 2011
Insurance pricing remains extremely volatile, affecting the growth of insurance agencies and brokerage firms, says the chief executive of Brown & Brown, and lending to the continued struggle at the firm to grow organically.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
August 25, 2011
Marsh provides further evidence that insurance pricing may be moderating in a benchmarking report that says property rates are experiencing an increase in the third quarter, while other lines decline at a slower pace.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
August 5, 2011
MarketScout says insurance premium rates are in their third month of moderation, indicating that a pricing “correction” is finally going on as some lines of business are showing price increases.
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By Staff Writer |
June 22, 2011
As the concept of usage-based auto insurance (UBI) becomes increasingly prevalent, global professional services company Towers Watson is working with several large insurers, and has gathered and analyzed information from thousands of vehicles throughout the United States as part of its DriveAbility service offering. DriveAbility provides analytical support for...
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
June 21, 2011
Contrary to perception, severity does not appear to be having much of an effect on directors and officers insurance pricing, according to an analysis from insurance broker Aon.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
February 8, 2011
Despite significant natural catastrophes in 2010, the mining market is enjoying the same soft market insurance conditions that many other industries are experiencing, according to insurance broker Willis.
