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Berkshire’s CEO succession will represent a paradigm shift
Its confederation of insurance subsidiaries will have to operate with fewer strategic advantages than they do today.
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The latest short interest data shows continued pessimism on InsurTechs and Florida insurers.
James River’s potential sale could be an opportunity for an investor looking to tap the E&S market, but reserving noise means making a deal might not be easy.
The Insurance Insider US Research team walks buyers through valuation considerations for InsurTech MGAs, as capital constraints point to further consolidation.
Slowing loss cost trends may signal relief ahead, but only if carriers remain vigilant on rate action until we are past the peak.
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In addition, Westaim COO Robert Kittel also resigned from Skyward’s board while Tony Kuczinski was named lead independent director.
After joining the firm in 2018 from Chubb, Cox oversaw the carrier’s Markel Specialty and Markel International divisions.
Commissioner Lara’s 2019 mandate, ordering FAIR to offer a more comprehensive insurance package beyond its historical “fire-only” coverage, has now survived a second court challenge.
In tandem, the carrier announced that Stephanie Bush, who leads small commercial and personal lines, will retire after more than three decades with the company.
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Colorado homeowners’ market ‘on pins and needles’ as cat losses mount
Carriers have sought to restore profitability through a mix of rate hikes, policy restrictions and localized non-renewals and moratoriums on new business.
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Opinion: Will the Corvus-Travelers deal trigger a wave of InsurTech M&A?
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“Unfortunately, it's a situation of getting rate to fund [the litigation costs] and being able to stay in the market long term,” Taylor told Insurance Insider US in an interview.
The executive estimated nearly 30 fronting carriers in the market right now and anticipates that condensing to 10 to 15 fronts.
The positive results in Q3 are starting to form a “track record” of improvement as the carrier moves away from “a place of underperformance”, the executive told this publication.
Resilience CEO and co-founder Vishaal Hariprasad said cyber rates are expected to even out, and possibly creep back up, in the near term.
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