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Unexpected threats should be a concern to SMEs in U.K.: RSA
December 2, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterMore than a quarter of polled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom reported being hit with an unexpected £50,000 bill would put them out of business, notes a new report released this week by RSA. And while…
AIG reports net income of US$462 million for Q3 2016 compared to net loss of US$231 million in Q3 2015
November 3, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAmerican International Group, Inc. (AIG) has reported a net income of US$462 million for the third quarter of 2016 ending Sept. 30 compared to a net loss of US$231 million in the prior-year quarter. Net income during the quarter included…
Global IT spending to reach US$3.5 trillion in 2017: Gartner
October 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterDriven by growth in software and IT services revenue, worldwide IT spending is forecast to reach US$3.5 trillion in 2017, up 2.9% from 2016 estimated spending of US$3.4 trillion, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. Gartner, an information…
Lloyd’s reports 1.46 billion pound profit for first half of 2016, combined ratio up 8.5 points to 98%
September 22, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterDespite seeing a “major claims increase due primarily to the Fort McMurray fires in Alberta, Canada” and a challenging market environment, Lloyd’s of London has reported a profit of 1.46 billion pounds – or nearly $2.5 billion – for the…
Canadian banks shake off oilpatch fears, report better than expected earnings
August 26, 2016 Alexandra Posadzki - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Panic about how the oil price shock could affect the banks’ bottom lines has subsided, as several of the country’s largest financial institutions reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. CIBC (TSX:CM) reported that its quarterly profit climbed nearly 50 per…
Only about 4% of Lloyd’s total business considered at risk from Brexit: Aon Benfield
August 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterOnly about 4% of Lloyd’s total business is considered to be at risk from the potential loss of membership of the single European market, following the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) in June, according to Aon…
Fed minutes: Conditions could ‘soon warrant’ a rate hike
August 17, 2016 Martin Crutsinger - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials believed last month that near-term risks to the U.S. economy had subsided and that an interest rate increase could soon be warranted. But they did not indicate when they would likely raise rates. The minutes…
Exit Strategy
August 2, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThe June referendum in favour of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union is creating volatility and uncertainty for some Canadian risk managers, some experts say. This may be especially true for organizations looking to expand into Europe or whose directors and officers could face liability risk arising from a drop in share price.
SCOR reports combined ratio of 93.8% for first half of 2016, up from 90.9% for the first six months of 2015
July 28, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal reinsurer SCOR announced on Wednesday that its Global P&C segment recorded “strong technical profitability with a robust net combined ratio of 93.8% despite a high number of events in all perils and regions in the second quarter of 2016…
Bank of Canada says fires in Fort McMurray, Alta., put economy in reverse
July 13, 2016 Andy Blatchford - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is cutting its economic outlook for the year, saying the extensive damage from the Alberta wildfires will result in an economic contraction in the second quarter. The central bank’s forecast was released Wednesday along…
London insurance market “well-positioned” to respond to Brexit, but decision could be “moderately credit negative”
June 24, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe London insurance market is resilient and well-positioned to respond to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), the International Underwriting Association of London (IUA) said on Friday. In a referendum held on Thursday, about 52% voted…
Fed leaves rates unchanged; no hint on timing of next hike
June 15, 2016 Martin Crutsinger - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates unchanged in light of an uncertain job market and offering no hints of when its next rate hike might occur. The Fed noted in a statement Wednesday after its latest policy…