kWh Analytics, a Beazley company, today announced the release of its 2026 Resilient Power Report, a collection of case studies highlighting the successes and lessons learned from renewable energy projects that have withstood severe weather and wildfire events. Technologies and protocols that weren’t in place just a few years ago are now operational,” said…
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W. R. Berkley Corporation today reported its third quarter 2026 results. Return on equity of 18.4% and operating return on equity of 18.8%. Pre-tax underwriting income for the Insurance segment grew 10.6% to $237.7 million. Net investment income grew to $383.5 million driven by core portfolio increase of 12.0%. Gross and net premiums written for the Insurance…
Arch Reinsurance Group today announced that Matthew Dragonetti, President of Arch Re Ltd., will retire effective March 2027, following a 25- year tenure with the company. “Matt has been an important part of Arch’ s success over the past 25 years, and we are incredibly grateful for his leadership and contributions,” said Jerome Halgan, CEO of Arch Global Reinsurance…
AM Best will host its annual market briefing on the state of the insurance industry in conjunction with the American Property Casualty Insurers Association’ s Annual Meeting, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, from 2-3 p.m. EST at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, MA.. Registration for AM Best’ s“ Insurance Market Briefing– APCIA,” which will be held in the Sutton Room at…
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ and the Long-Term ICR of“ bbb” of Sura Re Ltd.. Sura Re is a Bermuda- based captive reinsurer fully owned by Suramericana S.A., an insurance group that is 81.1% owned by Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana S.A..
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of China Taiping Insurance Pte. Ltd.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. CTPIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Taiping Insurance Holdings Company Limited, which is ultimately majority owned by China Taiping Insurance Group Ltd., a China…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ a+” of Zenith Insurance Company and ZNAT Insurance Company. These companies comprise Zenith National Insurance Group and are domiciled in Woodland Hills, CA.. Zenith continues to be focused on workers’ compensation in California, and more recently has used this…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of Luen Fung Hang Insurance Company Limited. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. With the uneven local economic recovery and a limited growth non-life insurance market in Macau, the company’ s gross premiums written were largely flat in recent years.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. today reported net income of $1.917 billion, or $9.04 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to $1.888 billion, or $8.24 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Core income in the current quarter was $1.947 billion, or $9.18 per diluted share, compared to $1.867 billion, or $8.14 per diluted share, in…
AM Best will hold its annual insurance market briefing to discuss trends and developments affecting Asia-Pacific insurance markets on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, as part of the 22 nd annual Singapore International Reinsurance Conference. For the first time, we are pleased to announce that joining our team of analysts will be guest speakers Shermaine Tay,…
2026 OCT 15– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ ANSUR AMERICA” by Lindsey M. Mead Foster Swift Collins& Smith, representing Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company. This application was made available to the…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ a” of Taiping Reinsurance Company Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary, Taiping Reinsurance Company Ltd.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The reinsurer’ s net profit grew to HKD 1.3 billion, driven by both insurance service results and investment…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bbb+” of Al Dhafra Insurance Company P.S.C.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The company’ s recent performance has improved on account of higher‘ other underwriting income,’ which is mainly comprised of fees charged for miscellaneous services and the…
The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry is maintaining steady underwriting performance following several years of economic and underwriting volatility, with favorable results expected to continue in 2026, according to the latest members-only webinar Insurance Economics and Underwriting Projections: A Forward View from the Insurance…
Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Effective January 14, 2026, the Company updated its brand name from Marsh McLennan to Marsh and the brand names of Marsh and Oliver Wyman Group businesses to Marsh Risk and…
Constellation Re Bermuda launched operations with its inaugural reinsurance transaction and an A rating from Fitch.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa” of Aflac Life Insurance Japan, Ltd., American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, American Family Life Assurance Company of New York and Continental American Insurance Company. These companies represent the life/health insurance subsidiaries of…
Financial abuse can leave survivors of domestic violence facing economic consequences long after an abusive relationship ends, from damaged credit and debt to lost access to bank accounts, insurance information and other financial resources. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Insurance Information Institute is highlighting practical…
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A from A- and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to“ a” from“ a-” of Dah Sing Insurance Company Limited. Under its business plan, DSI is expected to maintain healthy growth through new initiatives in the medium term, positioning it competitively in the Hong Kong non-life insurance market. The company’ s GPW is…
