Property Cat Reinsurance Rates to Rise by More than 10% at Renewal

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Fitch Ratings expects reinsurance rates in catastrophe-related lines of business to rise by more than 10% when contracts are renewed in January 2022, supporting the improving sector outlook for 2022. In January, two-thirds of non-facultative reinsurance business is typically renewed, with a regional focus on Europe. Rising prices, the prospect of a strong economic recovery,… Continue reading Property Cat Reinsurance Rates to Rise by More than 10% at Renewal

Extreme Weather to Push Property Insurance Higher, Says Hippo CEO

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Extreme weather events and shortage of labor and materials for repairs will push property insurance rates higher in the next several years, the chief executive of U.S. home insurer Hippo said on Tuesday. As homeowners stayed home during the pandemic, their properties suffered more damage due to issues such as bathroom leaks, and it was… Continue reading Extreme Weather to Push Property Insurance Higher, Says Hippo CEO

Guy Carpenter: Property Catastrophic Rates Up Again at April 1 But Increases Fading

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Property catastrophe pricing increased for the third year running at the April 1st, 2021 reinsurance renewals, while discussions about coverage were dominated by communicable disease and cyber, according to Guy Carpenter (GC), the reinsurance broking arm of Marsh. Despite the positive momentum continuing at April 1st, GC notes that the average increase was actually the… Continue reading Guy Carpenter: Property Catastrophic Rates Up Again at April 1 But Increases Fading

The Hardening Market: Insurers Drive Up Prices for U.S. Businesses

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U.S. companies are paying more for insurance, a reversal after years of flat or declining rates for property and liability policies. Insurers have raised prices aggressively in the past year on companies of all sizes across the country. And they have warned price hikes are likely to continue. The turnabout underscores a challenging landscape for… Continue reading The Hardening Market: Insurers Drive Up Prices for U.S. Businesses