Industry
Insurers managed to bring their combined ratio to below the key 100% mark for the second quarter of this year as coverage price hikes implemented by companies over the last two years finally began to outstrip the growth in claims costs, according to preliminary industry data collected by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). The […]
August 31, 2003
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A recent Minnesota Supreme Court ruling could see insurers paying out as much as US$250 million in claims related to breast implants. 3M, also known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, went to court with 29 insurers who balked at paying claims for legal and other expenses for lawsuits related to the implants. Following […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 29, 2003
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Broker network and banking company Western Financial Group (TSX: WES) says it has increased its investment in Jennings Capital Inc. Jennings is a western Canadian investment dealer which Western Financial says will add to its ability to offer investment products to its customers. “Beyond providing a more complete line of services, Western Financial Group’s investment […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 28, 2003
In 2002 and the first seven months of 2003, settlements in U.S. securities litigation have continued to rise, according to a new study by PriceWaterhouse Coopers. For the first seven months of 2003, settlements reached US$1.5 billion, on 60 settlements. Average settlement of these cases was US$25.1 million each, although several were over US$50 million.Last […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 27, 2003
Despite premium increases and better underwriting performance, the stock markets are hampering the recovery of U.S. p&c insurers, according to the Insurance Services Office Inc. (ISO).Although 2002 saw the largest premium increase in more than 15 years, industry surplus dropped to US$285.2 billion, a 1.5% decline over 2001. The decline also came despite 2002 seeing […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 26, 2003
While the opinion insurers hold of rating agencies is generally positive, many feel rating agency standards have become increasingly stringent, says a new study by Swiss Re.In “Insurance Company Ratings”, Swiss Re notes that insurers see rating agencies as “reasonably focused, fair and balanced” but were concerned that through the 1990s ever more stringent standards […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 25, 2003
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Co-operators General Insurance Co. (TSX: CCS.PR.A) says premium increases is starting to show results in bottom-line profitability. For the second quarter ending June 30, 2003, the company reports after-tax net income of $25.3 million, versus net income of $7 million in second-quarter 2002. This brings year-to-date net income up to $19.4 million, compared to $4.7 […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 21, 2003
In response to a statement recently released by the Consumers’ Association of Canada (CAC) calling for the Ontario government to establish a watchdog body to ensure that claims relating to the power outage are dealt with fairly by insurers, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has assured policyholders that claims submitted will not result in […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 20, 2003
Montreal-based financial services giant Desjardins Financial Corp. (TSX: DFS) reported net earnings were about double in the second-quarter ending June 30, 2003, primarily on the back of growth in its insurance operations, as well as investment gains.Overall, net earnings for the quarter were $59.3 million, up from $28.6 million in the same period last year. […]
Despite almost doubling its revenue in the second quarter ending June 30, 2003, Oakville-based pet insurer Pethealth Inc. (TSX: PTZ) reported a net loss for the period of $743,093, or $0.01 per share. While this represents an improvement over the loss of $1.52 million, or $0.01 per share, reported for the same period in 2002, […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 19, 2003
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