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Cedants are opting to bank double-digit savings as reinsurers fight for market share.
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The US insurer squeezed its retention in a renewal where cat treaty retentions are widely holding steady.
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The finance committee discussed shifting market dynamics as tort reform takes effect.
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Los Angeles wildfires and SCS pushed US losses to $89bn.
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The outlook flags “large uncertainties” amid possible El Niño through summer 2026.
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The market is “extremely competitive”, with several launces from MGAs and syndicates expected.
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The Japanese P&C carrier agreed a deal to buy 15% of WR Berkley shares in March.
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Several Lloyd’s syndicates are also now providing cover for the federal insurer.
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An “extraordinary” proportion of storms reached Category 5 status this year.
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Existing facilities and carrier partners will be transferring from K2.
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Insurance penetration varies, but hotels have “near-total” coverage and strong limits.
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The storm devastated Jamaica and Cuba, but insurance penetration on the islands is low.
