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By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360.com |
April 25, 2012
The world has become statistically less stable with civil unrest downgraded in 37 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain, in light of European austerity measures and spending cuts.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
March 28, 2012
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America says U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services Chairman Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., will address the Annual Leadership Luncheon just prior to the IIABA’s Legislative Conference & Convention.
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By Dave Lenckus |
February 1, 2012
Although insurance capacity for catastrophic perils is still available and affordable, some experts say last year’s huge losses already are driving up insurance costs and could shrink capacity, federal financial assistance or both.
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By Mark E. Ruquet |
September 9, 2011
On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, terrorism insurance remains stable, but availability and affordability could be affected should there be a catastrophic event that reduces capacity, according to a report from Guy Carpenter.
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By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com |
September 8, 2011
A Mississippi senator withdrew his amendment to flood-insurance reauthorization legislation that would have terminated the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act in 2013, a year earlier than authorized in 2007 legislation.
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By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com |
September 7, 2011
An amendment that would “sunset” or end the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act in 2013 will be offered Thursday as an amendment to the legislation reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
August 9, 2011
Coming up on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, terrorism insurance remains stable, but availability and affordability could be affected should there be a catastrophic event that reduces capacity, according to a report from Guy Carpenter.
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By Susanne Sclafane, PropertyCasualty360.com |
March 11, 2011
Although the Bermuda market experienced heavy catastrophe which drove down underwriting profits, top lines were up or stable for most with one-time deals and longer-term strategic moves driving the numbers.
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By Barrett A. Evans,CPCU,AIC |
October 7, 2010
Whether the reasons are economic, psychological, or social -- or some combination thereof -- terrorism has been an entrenched part of human activity since ancient times.
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By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com |
September 27, 2010
Backing out of the terrorism reinsurance business would be a really bad idea for the financial security of private businesses and the health of the overall U.S. economy, p&c industry leaders warned.
