AM Best: Reinsurers Shifting Business Away from Property to Casualty and Specialty Lines

AM Best on stress testing

According to a new AM Best report, insurers are shifting their business mix away from property and toward casualty and specialty lines due to uncertainty. “Although casualty and specialty lines are not immune from accumulation risk, as seen in major events such as the pandemic or the Ukraine invasion, they are considered to be more… Continue reading AM Best: Reinsurers Shifting Business Away from Property to Casualty and Specialty Lines

Markel International Announces Renewables Reinsurance Partnership with AEGIS

Markel International Launches Specialty Division

Markel International and Associated Electric and Gas Insurance Services (AEGIS) have formed a partnership to provide additional reinsurance capacity for onshore renewable energy projects. Markel International will provide up to $75 million in capacity behind AEGIS for its policyholders’ renewable risks under the terms of the agreement. Markel’s reinsurance support will also enable AEGIS to… Continue reading Markel International Announces Renewables Reinsurance Partnership with AEGIS

January Reinsurance Renewals Reflect Healthy But Evolving Market

January 2022 - Calendar. Isolated on White Background. 3D Illustration

  January 1 renewals, according to Guy Carpenter, reflected a healthy but evolving market as reinsurers adjusted risk appetite and pricing thresholds for certain sectors in response to ongoing and emerging challenges. Despite this, the majority of placements were ultimately orderly once cedents’ terms were issued, as market participants effectively traded through a dynamic environment.… Continue reading January Reinsurance Renewals Reflect Healthy But Evolving Market

Reinsurance Hard Market Pricing Attracts Capital

E&S market growth

Reinsurance market dynamics including increased pricing, years of accumulating catastrophic losses, investment market losses and the significant losses expected from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic have led to reinsurers’ push for further price increases, Fitch Ratings says. The environment has attracted increased capital as a result, with the potential for double-digit price increases to… Continue reading Reinsurance Hard Market Pricing Attracts Capital