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U.S. p&c industry’s reserve adequacy relatively stable in 2016, auto takes hit: Conning
August 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe reserve adequacy of the property and casualty industry south of the border was relatively stable last year, with 2016 marking the 11th consecutive year of favourable development from prior-accident years, Conning notes in a study issued this week. “The…
MGA market growth beats industry, but weakens with softening rates: Conning
July 13, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGrowth in the managing general agent (MGA) market last year exceeded that of the total property and casualty market by 32%, according to a new study from global investment management firm Conning. “In 2016, comparable firms in Conning’s MGA database…
Innovation-based disruption in personal lines insurance will drive new business models: Conning
May 31, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterTechnology-focused investments are pushing business model changes across industries, and insurance is not immune to these pressures, a new study by global investment management firm Conning suggested. Released on Wednesday, the study examines the changes that are underway in personal…
US$33 billion in 2016 global insurance M&A marks retreat from prior-year levels: Conning
May 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal insurance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity slowed across all sectors in 2016, according to a new study from global investment management firm Conning. The Conning study, 2017: Global Insurer Mergers & Acquisitions in 2016 – Activity Slows, but Pressures…
Market conditions continue to support high levels of insurance distribution and services M&A activity going forward: Conning
April 3, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterWhile the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market for insurance distribution and services “cooled slightly” in 2016 from the prior year, market conditions continue to support high levels of M&A activity going forward, according to a new study from Hartford, Conn.-based…
Managing General Agent channel continues growth at rate exceeding P&C market: Conning
July 25, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Managing General Agent (MGA) market has continued to grow at a rate exceeding that of the property-casualty market overall, according to a new study by Conning, Inc., a Hartford, Conn.-based global investment management firm. “In our analysis of the MGA…
U.S. P&C loss reserves weaken, but some redundancy remains: Conning
May 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe United States property and casualty industry’s reserve releases and overall loss reserve position are diminishing, but reserves still show some redundancy, according to a new study by Conning, Inc. “The property-casualty industry’s reserve adequacy remains stable in spite of…