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Specialty Insurers Lead Way in 2011, but Industry Underwriting Results Down

By Phil Gusman

Specialty commercial insurers continue to lead the way for property and casualty insurers underwriting results for this years first nine months, but results overall are down sharply compared to same period in 2010, according to a Fitch Ratings analysis.

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NAIC Model Law on Reduced Collateral Credit-Negative for U.S. Primary Insurers

A model law passed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners that, if adopted by states, would allow foreign reinsurers in qualified jurisdictions to post reduced collateral benefits those foreign reinsurers but is credit-negative for U.S. insurers that buy reinsurance, according to Moodys Investors Service.

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November 14, 2011

A.M. Best: New Zealand P&C Market Eying Alternatives, Including Captives

Faced with continuing aftershocks and earthquakes, New Zealands property and casualty insurance market is in flux, as it also adjusts to regulatory developments. Both factors are making captive insurance more attractive.

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November 14, 2011

KBW: P&C Pricing May Be on the Rise, but Strong Headwinds Remain

Pricing in the property and casualty insurance industry may be on the rise but a lot of data continues to point to worsening returns on equity and earnings per share, said financial services specialists, Keefe, Bruyette and Woods (KBW).

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November 14, 2011

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November 11, 2011

Reserve-Release Decline May Spell Greater Rate Increases

Third-quarter reserve releases declined nearly 19 percent over the same period last year, which could put greater pressure on carriers to increase rates.

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November 11, 2011

Reserve-Release Decline May Spell Greater Rate Increases

Third-quarter reserve releases declined nearly 19 percent over the same period last year, which could put greater pressure on carriers to increase rates.

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