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Tariffs likely a ‘one-time event’ for auto, building materials impacts: The Hartford CEO
The Hartford’s Q1 CoR increased 4.1 points to 96.9% driven by cat losses.
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Research
Severe weather in March drove monthly and Q1 losses to historic highs.
Industry bellwether results and commentary don't indicate a crisis, despite uncertainty.
Despite positive inflation headlines, there are issues for insurers under the surface.
Economic unease will join cat losses, renewals, and organic growth as Q1’s key topics.
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Insurers are not off the hook despite the tariff reprieve
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The levered brokers are relieved on tariffs, but not unscathed
Jairo Ibarra and Adam McNestrie
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A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including global rates, Alera, WTW and more.
The company will continue to deploy additional limit in property cat through mid-year, the firm’s CUO added.
The company’s diverse portfolio could provide protection, but has heavy exposure in construction and transportation.
However, the firm will take a “conservative approach” until the improvements are shown in data.
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Global commercial rates fall 3% over Q1: Marsh
April 24, 2025
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Imported goods account for 30%-50%+ of materials used for HNW homes, versus 15%-25% in standard houses.
The firm acted as the front for Trouvaille Re, the E&S property sidecar for MGA AmRisc.
NY-based PE firm BBH Capital has exited its minority investment following the recap.
Live since May 2023, the reinsurer has over 40 trading relationships currently.
Analysis
Analysis
After seven years of premium rate growth, rates are down 5% to 40% across the US.
The larger awards over the past two years could serve as an anchor for future verdicts.
Trade credit and marine are among the lines facing direct impacts amid a broader inflationary challenge.
The costs of accident/casualty-related claims continue to rise.
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