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Insurance industry is beginning to respond to evolving global market

July 8, 2014July 7, 2014 Marc

Insurers and reinsurers are adopting a new approach to their markets Insurance and reinsurance companies are beginning to re-evaluate their business models as prices begin to soften throughout the global market. Risks are beginning to evolve and new investors are beginning to power changes within the commercial insurance market. These changes are encouraging companies to change the way they approach their chosen market sectors in order to better accommodate demand and ensure their continued sustainability. Companies are also feeling a greater need to balance their exposure to certain risks, especially…

Insurance industry study shows leadership positions lack gender diversity

June 17, 2013June 15, 2013 G. Turner

The research indicated that despite the fact that there are many women employed, they are not in these roles. According to the results that have recently been released from a study in the United States, the insurance industry is lacking in gender diversity across all leadership levels, even though there are a high number of women who have positions in the field. The study involved the data of 91 publicly traded companies as well as 9 mutual companies. The study was conducted by the team of primary author Mike Angelina,…

Reinsurance industry may win subsidies in Florida

March 7, 2013April 30, 2013

Lawmakers consider new subsidies for the reinsurance industry This year, the Florida Legislature will be considering several proposals that could have a major impact on windstorm insurance throughout the state. Lawmakers continue to grapple with a problematic insurance market, where many insurance companies are either looking to raise rates exponentially or abandon certain sectors entirely. Given the ongoing problems with the state’s Citizens Property Insurance organization, lawmakers are eager to address any issues that insurance companies may have, and may be turning to the reinsurance industry to do just that.…

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association may find new allies

December 12, 2012December 12, 2012 Marc

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association attracting global attention The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, a state-run insurance group that provide coverage for wind damage primarily to properties in coastal areas of the state, has been experiencing financial troubles recently. Financial challenges are nothing new to state-run insurance groups, as many of them offer coverage that is much more affordable than that offered by private insurance companies. Texas Insurance Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman, who is in charge of the state-run insurance group, has been traveling around the world in order to address the issues…

Climate change threatens insurance industry

October 12, 2012October 12, 2012 S.Vagus

Natural Disaster damage insurance trends

Climate change may be a significant problem that cannot be ignored Natural disasters are nothing new to the world. Countries have been battered by floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other catastrophes since before they were officially countries. In the world of business, few industries are so well acquainted with natural disasters as the insurance industry. The industry, as a whole, is well versed in the monitoring of weather patterns and has been able to accurately predict the impact an effects of several natural disasters around the world. According to…