Inflation Top Concern Among Middle Market Firms: Chubb

inflation impact on insurance

Three-quarters of middle market companies say they are considering an increase in their coverage amounts to ensure adequate protection against potential losses due to inflation, according to the Mid-Year 2023 Middle Market Indicator from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM).

Chubb Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates

Chubb posts Q1 2024 profits

Chubb came out with quarterly earnings of $3.82 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 8.52%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurer… Continue reading Chubb Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates

Chubb Reaches Sexual Abuse Settlement with Boy Scouts of America for $800 Million

As reported by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and other parties today, an agreement-in-principle has been reached in the BSA bankruptcy. Under this agreement, assuming approval, Century Indemnity Company and other Chubb companies will pay $800 million and obtain a broad release for all Chubb companies from BSA-related abuse claims. The net financial impact… Continue reading Chubb Reaches Sexual Abuse Settlement with Boy Scouts of America for $800 Million

Chubb Launches Insurance Solution for Offshore Wind Farms

El Nino impact on Renewable energy

Chubb has announced the recent launch of an insurance solution for offshore wind farms. Chubb’s Offshore Wind Farm policy has been developed to support green energy providers through the entire offshore wind farm process – from project inception through to energy production, storage and distribution. The policy offers Construction All Risks, Delay in Start-Up and… Continue reading Chubb Launches Insurance Solution for Offshore Wind Farms

Chubb Taps Investment Banker As Next Finance Chief

Chubb posts Q1 2024 profits

Insurance company Chubb Ltd. recruited an investment banker to succeed its longtime finance chief Philip Bancroft, who plans to retire. Peter Enns, currently global co-head of investment banking at HSBC Holdings PLC, will take over as chief financial officer on July 1, when Mr. Bancroft retires, Chubb said Friday. Mr. Enns joined HSBC in 2018… Continue reading Chubb Taps Investment Banker As Next Finance Chief

Ben Affleck Film ‘Hypnotic’ Producers File Suit Against Chubb Over Pandemic Clause

Group of freelancers sue DOL over independent contractor rule

The producers of the Ben Affleck action film Hypnotic are suing their insurance company over its failure to extend existing production coverage without including a new, pandemic-related clause. Hypnotic, directed by Robert Rodriguez and backed by Solstice Studios and Studio 8, was set to head into production in April. But the project was postponed by… Continue reading Ben Affleck Film ‘Hypnotic’ Producers File Suit Against Chubb Over Pandemic Clause