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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…
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…
Maintaining Focus
November 1, 2016 The CIP Society - Insurance Institute of CanadaBrokerages would, no doubt, welcome efforts by sales team members to become the best performers possible. But pursuit of sales cannot trump the primary goal of a brokerage: to serve as a trusted advisor to clients. With the ever-changing landscape – including introduction of new products – awareness, understanding and focus is crucial to meeting the specific needs of each particular client.
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…
Alberta emergency relief funding following wildfire to end this month
October 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe emergency payment program that has helped approximately 96,000 Wood Buffalo evacuees, forced from their homes in the wake of the massive Fort McMurray wildfire this past May, is ending Oct. 31. The program – which has provided wildfire relief…
Cat bond issuance so far in 2016 down 15% compared to same period in 2015, Fort Mac reviving talk about unmodelled risks: PCS
October 5, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterYear-to-date Cat bond issuance was down more than 15% compared to the prior-year period as a result of a usually light third quarter and a less usual quiet second quarter, notes a new report from Property Claim Services (PCS). The…
OSBIE announces refund of more than $12 million to members
September 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterMembers of the Ontario School Boards’ Insurance Exchange (OSBIE) will receive a record-breaking premium refund of more than $12 million thanks to a concerted focus on risk management and loss control, OSBIE announced Friday. Representing 30% of OSBIE’s annual written…
Looking Ahead
September 2, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorWith property and casualty reinsurance prices showing few signs that downward pressure is ending any time soon, traditional reinsurance looks to be a real bargain for carriers hoping to protect their balance sheets and prepare themselves for future catastrophes. Forward-looking carriers are also recognizing that cost-effective reinsurance can help secure their future profitability.
No Vacancy
September 2, 2016 Glenn Minnis, Manager, Property, MarkelWhen it comes to “vacant” properties, a number of potential risks and liabilities may come into play. It is critically important to take a wide view when assessing how best to manage and mitigate associated risks. It is also advisable to remember that the longer a property sits idle, the more difficult obtaining coverage may become.