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Canadian P&C industry’s combined ratio improves seven points in Q2 2017 to 97.7%: MSA
September 28, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Canadian P&C industry’s combined ratio improved 7.06% in the second quarter of this year from the same quarter last year to 97.71% from 104.77%, according to the MSA Quarterly Outlook Report, released on Thursday. “What a difference a year…
Chubb reports P&C combined ratio of 88% for Q2 2017
July 26, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterChubb Limited has reported a P&C combined ratio of 88% for the second quarter of 2017 ending June 30, down 3.2 points from 91.2% in the same quarter last year. Chubb released its financial results on Tuesday. The insurer reported…
Chubb net income up 149.2% to US$1.09 billion in Q1 2017
April 26, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterChubb Limited has reported a 149.2% increase in net income for the first quarter of 2017 ending March 31, from US$439 million in Q1 2016 to US$1.09 billion in the most recent quarter. Operating income was US$1.17 billion, up 15.3%…
Fairfax reports 2016 combined ratio for insurance and reinsurance operations of 92.5%
February 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterToronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings has released its most recent financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2016 ending Dec. 31, reporting a combined ratio for its insurance and reinsurance operations of 92.5% on a consolidated basis. This result produced…
AXIS Capital reports net income of US$131 million for Q4 2016
February 6, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterPembroke, Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has reported a net income available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2016 of US$131 million, comparable to a net income of US$135 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. Net income…
Allied World combined ratio up 2.8% in fourth quarter of 2016
February 2, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterZug, Switzerland-based Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG has reported a combined ratio of 99.8% for the fourth quarter of 2016, ending Dec. 31, compared to 97% in the fourth quarter of 2015. Allied World, a global provider of property,…
U.S. personal auto industry showing signs of weakening underwriting and operating ratios: A.M. Best
December 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe personal automobile insurance industry in the United States is exhibiting signs of weakening underwriting and operating results, mainly driven by rising loss ratios, according to a new A.M. Best special report. A.M. Best reached this conclusion in its report,…
A.M. Best maintains stable outlook for Canadian P&C industry; financial results strong again in 2015
November 8, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterRatings firm A.M. Best Company continues to maintain a stable outlook for the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry, noting that it has “historically shown resilience and the ability to adapt when necessary.” A.M. Best’s stable outlook is based primarily…
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…
Allied World reports net income of US$68.6 million in Q3 2016 compared to net loss of US$51.6 million in Q3 2015
November 1, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAllied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG has reported a net income of US$68.6 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to a net loss of US$51.6 million for the same quarter in 2015. The Zug, Switzerland-based company – a…