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Regulatory changes most talked about among insurers: S&P

Recent discussions between investors and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' insurance analytical team highlighted regulatory change as one of the most talked-about topics in the European insurance industry, the rating agency has said in a publication called EMEA Insurance Investor FAQ.   11 November 2015

Insurance

Sompo shares drop by 3% despite record 2025 net income

Undiscounted international insurance CoR crosses 100% pain point.   20 May 2026

Insurance

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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Aggressive reserve releases may exhaust reinsurers’ abilities, warns S&P

Reinsurers that have released reserves quickly may find that they have exhausted their ability to support current reported profits from past reserves, according to rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P).   24 August 2015

Insurance

CCR Re outlook turns positive as reinsurer put up for sale at $1bn value

S&P believes the deal would benefit CCR Re's creditworthiness if it proceeds.   14 February 2023

Insurance

Argo picks new leaders for US E&S lines and Trident following departure

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings has appointed Ron Vindivich to lead its US excess and surplus (E&S) lines division, which includes the company's cornerstone Colony Specialty business.   18 August 2017

Insurance

S&P hit with $77m charge

Rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) will pay $77 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle three cases involving fraudulent misconduct.   27 January 2015

Insurance

Ryan Specialty sees US property chasing reinsurance costs through 2023

Select casualty lines are reversing, sending deals back from E&S to admitted carriers.   5 May 2023

Insurance

Polo & Aon craft Lloyd’s SIAB tackling California wildfire risks

New syndicate to provide capacity for E&S commercial wildfire risk in California.   24 July 2023

Insurance

S&P warns on inherent risks of Arch’s $3.4bn push into mortgage insurance

S&P Global Ratings has warned of the execution risks inherent in Arch Capital Group’s $3.4 billion acquisition of American International Group’s (AIG) mortgage insurer, United Guaranty Corporation (UGC) and placed Arch’s ratings on negative outlook as a result.   17 August 2016

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