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Swiss Re and SCOR outlooks changed to 'negative' due to COVID-19 impact

S&P says Swiss Re's underwriting performance is deteriorating, while Moody's believe SCOR is more vulnerable than other peers to COVID-19 mortality claims.   11 May 2020

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Reinsurers taking action against negative credit conditions: S&P

There is a continuing trend for negative credit condition in the global reinsurance sector, according to a new report from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P).   10 September 2015

Insurance

Chubb feels heat: California wildfires burn fat off Q1 P&C margins

P&C combined ratio pushed up to worst reading since Covid pandemic losses.   23 April 2025

Insurance

Marsh & McLennan hires deputy general counsel from S&P Global

Marsh & McLennan Companies has appointed Katherine Brennan as deputy general counsel, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer.   28 September 2017

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Optio takes on marine expert for Nordic and wider Europe expansion

Veteran joins with 30+ years experience and WR Berkley C-suite pedigree.   13 October 2025

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Challenging conditions in Europe test insurers’ creditworthiness: S&P

For European insurers, 2017 could be pivotal as the way they will respond to ultra-low interest rates, difficult economic conditions in certain regions, and political uncertainties could have a long-term effect on risk profiles and overall creditworthiness, according to S&P Global Ratings.   27 March 2017

Insurance

Changing buying patterns will define winners and losers: S&P

Global reinsurance pricing across all lines of property/casualty (P/C) insurance has been under pressure for the past few years and this pressure will continue into 2016, according to a new report by rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P).   21 October 2015

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Resilient SCOR rewarded with upgrade by S&P

French reinsurer SCOR has secured an upgrade from Standard & Poor's (S&P) to AA- in part because of its ability to resilience in the face of pricing pressures and its ability to also defend its market share.   8 September 2015

Insurance

Saudi Arabia insurance industry to grow by 25%: S&P

Gross written premiums in the Saudi Arabian insurance industry will grow by 25 percent higher this year, compared to 2014, according to Standard & Poor’s (S&P).   30 September 2015

Insurance

Earnings up in the UAE, but so are regulatory pressures: S&P

Despite good premium growth, listed insurance companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are showing further earnings strain so far this year, according to Standard & Poor's (S&P).   8 December 2015

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