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Commercial property grew increasingly competitive ahead of July 1 renewals
Elevated cat losses in H1 weren’t enough to stop a further softening of the market.
Research
Research
Litigation costs continue to weigh on long-tail lines, but effects of tort reform are visible.
P&C’s outperformance lead dwindles, while specialty rises above other segments.
Additional buybacks are more feasible if P&C stocks slip and pricing moderates.
The research team presents the May cat heatmap.
Opinion
Opinion
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There was a lot of classic Aon at its investor day, but new Aon was also on display
Adam McNestrie and Ben Wylie
Latest news
Latest news
A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including Zurich, class action suits and The Hartford.
The investigation follows several civil racketeering cases filed by Tradesman based on similar facts.
Florida recorded premium growth in June after declines in May and April.
Under the new law, vehicles will only be required to carry $100,000 in PIP per person.
Featured
Featured
Featured
M&A Deal Update: The heated claims services market and broking mega deals
A second look at the services deals boom powered by this publication’s M&A Tracker.
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Alleged NYC accident fraud in DoJ crosshairs: sources
July 02, 2025
Perspectives
Perspectives
Unpacking how much excess capital there really is and dissecting the source of its returns.
Here’s the five-pillar playbook for insurers ready to move from pilots to profit.
Despite elevated ROEs, insurers have remained disciplined.
Insurers and distributors must adapt or risk irrelevance.
Interviews
The broker has expanded the number of global industry verticals to seven from four.
The soft market continued through H1 2025, especially on shared programs.
The executive told this publication he will have more time “to propel” embedded auto MGA In The Car.
Early adopters of AI will see efficiencies – and likely increased market share, Kantar said.
Analysis
Analysis
Much was learned after the fires, but it could take years before that data influences models.
It didn’t have a major impact on insurers’ finances – instead, it served as a wake-up call.
The impact of SAM claims is reverberating through the tower and the broader marketplace beyond hospitals.
Chubb told insurers to look inward in the fight against LitFin, but insurers are also tied to that industry.
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Insider on Air
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Markel
Insurers could face a “heightened claims exposure” due to increased regulation scrutiny on the fintech industry, including buy now pay later schemes, AI and crypto, said Nick Rugg, Head of Fintech and Investment Management Insurance for Markel International.
In Partnership With
AXIS
The increase in business and leisure travel – plus niche travel, such as for cosmetic procedures – is driving increased demand for travel insurance, said Guy Bonwick, Head of Global Specialty Accident and Health at AXIS.
In Partnership With
Delos
“Wildfire is a specialist peril," said Kevin Stein, Co-Founder and CEO of Delos, explaining how harnessing data is redefining wildfire risk underwriting.
In Partnership With
AXIS
Nearly 9 in 10 insurance employees see ‘widespread stress and anxiety’ in industry: AXIS/Harris Poll
Companies are focusing on offering mental health support to employees. “We're listening, we're learning and we're sharing,” said Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS, with Phil Schermer, Founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds.
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October 2025
London
Executive Business Club Meeting
4 November 2025
New York
Insider Progress Breakfast Briefing
December 2025
London
Upcoming webinars
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In Partnership with Workday
From siloed data to strategic insights: the new CFO playbook
Join us for a free webinar, in partnership with Workday, 10:30 EDT/15:30 BST, Aug. 6
