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Global demand for new vehicles to increase 1% to 2% in 2017: Fitch
May 4, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal demand for new vehicles will increase 1% to 2% in 2017, according to Fitch Ratings’ latest U.S. Automotive Handbook, published on Wednesday. The handbook noted that growth in China, Europe and Brazil will more than offset demand declines in…
Fourth quarter 2016 M&A deal volumes fall from Q4 2015: Willis Towers Watson
December 21, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterDeal volumes for the fourth quarter of 2016 so far have fallen to 201 deals compared to 307 in Q4 2015, according to Willis Towers Watson’s (WTW) latest Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM), released on Tuesday. While there is a…
Canadian P&C outlook stable, driven by good demand, strong underwriting discipline and solid balance sheets: Moody’s
December 13, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe outlook for the Canadian property and casualty (P&C) industry is stable, driven by good demand, strong underwriting discipline and solid balance sheets, Moody’s Investors Service said in a report released on Monday. However, despite the stable outlook, these trends…
Swiss Re plans to expand R&D capabilities to efficiently allocate capital into growing risk pools
December 2, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSwiss Re’s stronger focus on and investment in research and development (R&D) to identify risk pools, as well as its move to further leverage technology, seeks to meet the twin goals of facilitating enhanced client support and creating competitive advantage.…
Bank of Canada senior deputy says adapt to slower growth and low rates
September 14, 2016 The Canadian PressLONDON – The senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada says investors and those in the financial system need to adapt to the reality of slower growth and associated low interest rates. In a speech to the Official Monetary…
Global, diversified players group of insurers best positioned to withstand industry’s top challenges: S&P Global Ratings
May 16, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal, diversified players are the group of insurers best positioned to withstand the industry’s top challenges, Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings said in a report released last week. The report, Global Multiline Insurers’ Diversification Remains A Key Strength Amid Prolonged…