E&S/Specialty

2012 was a record-breaking year for the number of announced insurance brokerage mergers and acquisitions, principally due to the higher capital gains tax that became effective in 2013. It was a year in transition, culminating with active third and fourth quarters. However, first-quarter 2014 was the most active first quarter...

Insurers appear to have reported a year-over-year Q1 decline in earningsand decelerating pricing across most lines, an inflow of third-party capital, reserve risks and volatile weather are creating a turning point for the property & casualty industry, according to recent reports.

The age-old producer debate over regional versus national carriers takes a new twist.

Lexington Insurance President and CEO Jeremy Johnson radiates a relaxed enthusiasm that reflects the insurer's success in responding to market needs, as well as its consistent reputation among producers. National Underwriter sat down with Johnson to discuss Lexington's progress in the year since he took the helm.

With ample capacity, new players and new exposures to contend with, the Sports & Recreation market remains as competitive as ever.

Although legislators are working on protecting client data from hackers, some think they're not working hard enough.