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Willis Towers Watson reports ‘meaningful’ price hike in commercial auto, modest price drops in other lines
December 12, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCommercial auto prices were generally up year over year in the third quarter, but there were “modest” prices decreases in other lines including commercial property and surety bonds, Willis Towers Watson plc said in its most recent Commercial Lines Insurance…
Policy uncertainty, rising rates pose credit risks in North America: S&P report
December 7, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCanada is expected to witness a slower pick-up in business investment until a clearer picture develops on recent developments around credit conditions south of the border, including the influence of the outcome of the recent U.S. election, suggests a briefing…
Pedal to the Metal
December 1, 2016 Steve Millstein, Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development, Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.Automakers and auto insurers could be on a collision course over driving-related data that is becoming available because of advances in technology and customer demands for connectivity. Will these industries increasingly be at odds or will they be able to work together for the benefit of all?
Collisions claims continue to inch up overall: Allstate Canada study
November 30, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAuto collisions claims among Allstate Insurance Company of Canada customers in four provinces rose 1.7% over the previous study period, reflecting increases in some jurisdictions and decreases in others. Results of the eighth annual Allstate Canada Safe Driving Study show…
Insurance rates decrease continued to moderate for third quarter in a row: Marsh
November 11, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe third quarter of 2016 marked the third consecutive quarter that the rate of decline for global insurance rates has moderated by weighted average, Marsh notes in its newly released Global Insurance Market Index Q3 – 2016. Pointing out that…
RIBO overhauls spot check program to include consideration of conduct requirements, expectations: Hitchlock
November 10, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorThe Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) has embarked on a major overhaul of its spot check program with the twin goals of promoting better consumer protection and improved broker risk management, says Norma Hitchlock, RIBO’s outgoing president. While the…
Fort McMurray will hit Canadian’s p&c industry financial results in 2016: A.M. Best
November 9, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCurrent-year financial results for Canada’s property and casualty industry – which were once again strong in 2015 – are expected to take a hit in the wake of the Fort McMurray wildfire loss, notes a new report from A.M. Best.…
Insurers must realign business to suit customer needs and expectations for the future, not the past: Majesco
November 4, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe factors influencing customer loyalty are changing, demanding that insurers rethink and realign how their businesses meet customer expectations, notes a new thought leadership report released Thursday by Majesco. A significant gap exists between consumer needs and expectations and what…
Echelon Financial Holdings Inc. posts net income of $1.4 million in 2016 Q3, up from $1.3 million loss in 2015 Q3
November 3, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterEchelon Financial Holdings Inc. has posted a net income of about $1.4 million in 2016 Q3 compared to a $1.3 million loss in 2015 Q3, although net operating income for the most recent quarter decreased markedly as a result of…
The Co-operators General Insurance Company reports net income of $16.3 million in 2016 Q3 compared to loss in 2015 Q3
October 28, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Co-operators General Insurance Company posted $16.3 million in consolidated net income for 2016 Q3 compared to a net loss of $21.4 million in the prior-year quarter. “During the quarter, there were no material changes to the company’s estimated net…
Estimated insured losses for U.S., Caribbean from Hurricane Matthew US$2.5 billion to US$8 billion: RMS
October 21, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterRMS has estimated Hurricane Matthew will produce insured losses of US$1.5 billion to US$5 billion for the United States and US$1 billion to US$3 billion in the Caribbean, making it the reinsurance industry’s costliest Atlantic hurricane since Sandy four years…
Hurricane Matthew damage significant, but manageable, for U.S. insurers: A.M. Best
October 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterMost insurance carriers rated by A.M. Best have sufficient capital and appropriate reinsurance programs to effectively absorb Hurricane Matthew losses, notes a new briefing from the rating agency. That being the case, A.M. Best reports it does not anticipate a…