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Insurance

S&P: insurance rates stabilise; reinsurance risks continue

The rise in interest rates has led to stabilised ratings for insurers in the US, but risks for reinsurers continue to heighten.   30 May 2014

Insurance

Insurance cycle turns in large-cap, still clear in mid-cap: Greenberg

The middle market is opening up for players like Chubb as mutuals & regionals struggle.   29 January 2025

Insurance

Top California losses due in HNW; watch varied reinsurance cover

Carriers appear to face the wildfire outburst with widely varying cat treaty retentions.   24 January 2025

Risk Management

Ransomware is hitting smaller firms harder: Coalition’s Draper

Smaller UK businesses increasingly targeted by automated ransomware.   15 June 2026

Insurance

Swathes of rating changes unlikely for North American P/C insurers

A wide swath of rating movements for North American property/casualty (P/C) insurers due to capital pressure is unlikely, S&P Global Ratings has surmised having completed a stress test on the sector.   10 January 2018

Technology

Sixfold expands AI underwriting capabilities with recommendation engine

Reports processing times improving by between 50% and 97%.   15 June 2026

Insurance

Optio expands marine specialty with Gardian Marine acquisition

London-based MGA joins Optio to enhance hull, cargo and shipbuilding coverage.   31 March 2026

Alternative Risk Transfer

Investors draw breath

ILS investors have been battered by a series of trials in recent years including losses, loss creep, trapped capital and disappointing rate increases. Some may have paused for thought, but there is no sign of the majority walking away yet. Intelligent Insurer reports.   15 October 2019

Insurance

Rate conditions tilt in buyers’ favour: Brown & Brown

Influx of capital and capacity defining the broader market.   12 February 2026

Alternative Risk Transfer

Casualty ILS could benefit from softening cat bond market, says AM Best

Investors eye alternatives as property cat rates soften, returns drop.   12 March 2026

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