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RSA Group reports record 2016 underwriting profit of 380 million pounds and record combined ratio of 94.2%
February 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterRSA Group has reported a record Group underwriting profit of 380 million pounds for 2016 – up 73% from 220 million pounds in 2015 – and a record Group combined ratio of 94.2% compared to 96.9% in 2015. RSA also…
RSA Canada posts solid underwriting profit despite nat-Cat events in 2016
February 24, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichRSA Canada witnessed increased underwriting profit and a solid combined ratio for 2016 despite what can only be described as a challenging year that featured Canada’s most costly insurable nat-Cat ever and a host of other adverse weather events. “We’re…
Economical Insurance gross written premiums up 4.8% in Q4 2016 to $521.8 million
February 22, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterEconomical Insurance has reported that gross written premiums (GWP) for the fourth quarter of 2016 ending Dec. 31 grew by $23.8 million, or 4.8%, to $521.8 million from $498 million in Q4 2015. In particular, personal lines premiums grew by…
Co-operators General Insurance Company net income $128.8 million in 2016 Q4, up from $103.3 million in 2015 Q4
February 16, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe consolidated net income for Co-operators General Insurance Company increased for the fourth quarter of 2016 over the same quarter in 2015, but net income for 2016 decreased from 2015. The Co-operators has posted net income of $128.8 million for…
AIG sees net loss of about US$3 billion in 2016 Q4
February 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAmerican International Group, Inc. (AIG) has posted net losses for both the full year and the fourth quarter of 2016, but company president and CEO Peter Hancock reports that actions taken last year will help “dramatically reduce uncertainty and deliver…
Europe’s insurers paid out 2.7 billion euros a day in 2015: Insurance Europe
December 20, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterEurope’s insurers paid out a total of 975 billion euros in claims and benefits over the course of 2015, the equivalent of about 2.7 billion euros per day, according to figures released on Tuesday by Insurance Europe, the European insurance…
B.C. directs ICBC to conduct review of insurance rates, approve Basic rate increase of no more than 4.9%
December 20, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe province of British Columbia has directed the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) board to commission a comprehensive, independent third-party review to look at a range of options and make recommendations that will “keep insurance rates affordable and align…
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…
Marine market faced with “aging fleet of vessels,” CBMU president says
December 5, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe marine insurance market is “very competitive” and worldwide, premiums dropped 10.5% from 2014 to 2015, due in part to currency fluctuations, the president of the Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters said at a recent presentation. In the marine insurance…
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…
Net earnings for Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited US$1.3 million in 2016 Q3 compared to US$424.8 million in 2015 Q3
November 7, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterNet losses on investment contributed to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited seeing net earnings drop to US$1.3 million in 2016 Q3 compared to US$424.8 million in 2015 Q3. The results reflect “strong operating income offset by net losses on investments,” notes…
Personal auto premiums for Q3 up 5% for Intact, personal property premiums up by 8%
November 2, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterIntact Financial Corporation (IFC) has reported that personal auto premiums for the third quarter of 2016 ending Sept. 30 grew by 5%, while personal property premiums grew by 8% from the prior-year quarter. IFC said in its financial results released…