9 September 2019Insurance

AM Best gauges market cycle as claims pattern evolves

According to a new AM Best report, the global reinsurance market as a whole has exhibited more underwriting control, as evidenced by a holding back of capacity at the midyear 2019 renewals. However, questions remain over the sustainability of this newfound discipline.

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