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Soft Coal, Soft Prices
The massive global mining industry should see softer rates in 2010 as more insurance markets move in to write the business.
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The Unlucky 13
Sanctions against Iran could squeeze premium volumes earned by 13 P&I clubs.
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Trio of Big Names Posts Solid Gains in 4th Quarter
Investment income helps boost quarterly earnings at ACE, Chubb and Travelers.
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Debate Over NAIC Climate Risk Disclosure Heating Up
Other states, including Alabama, Utah, South Carolina, Connecticut and Mississippi, may follow Indiana's lead and not distribute the NAIC survey to insurers.
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CAT Reinsurance Let out of the Bag (updated)
Collateralized reinsurance is the hidden ILS market for investors, but a potential source of capital for primary carriers for the kinds of catastrophe losses bound to happen.
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Troubled Political Times (Continued ...)
Thinking of having operations in Central Asia? Going after oil in Iraq? Opening an office in Latin America? Political risk might make you think again.
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Looming New Rules Spur Chemical Risk Reviews
In recent weeks, several important new regulatory initiatives for the chemical industry have advanced through Congress. Risk managers and insurers are keeping an eye on them.
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Banging Porsche
A group of U.S. hedge funds say Porsche executives snookered them with a short squeeze. D&O buyers, be aware.
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Dull Times for Carrier Earnings
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Property/casualty carriers will struggle to maintain their top lines as pricing continues to drop in 2010. Travelers, however, is already a bright spot for earnings.
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Property Prices Safe From Hurricane Models?
Report questions accuracy of hurricane models, raises specter of the pricing black box. Yet experts attest, the real world of property pricing is far more complicated.
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Picking Brokerage Winners
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Marsh picked to do well in 2010 and beyond, Gallagher eyed for continued consistent revenue.
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Lording Over New York for the Day
The Lloyd's chairman shares his take on the potential New York insurance exchange, Hammering Hank, regs for alien reinsurers and his greatest accomplishments at the London insurance market.
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U.S. CAT Reinsurance Renewals Down 5 percent to 15 percent
Ample capacity and few catastrophe losses mean lower prices for reinsurance buyers in their 1/1 renewals.
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Planning for Misery
A lawsuit in Louisiana could affect how hospitals handle, and are liable for, their emergency preparedness. Lessons should be applied from Katrina, and now Haiti.
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A Flat Horizon for Premium Growth
Experts note, however, the speed with which insurance prices can rise, or with which capital can evaporate.
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