Risk
Chubb Insurance Co. has launched a new product aimed at the new risks being faced by Canadian businesses, from the Internet to U.S. exports. The “MasterKey” policy provides coverage for new exposures such as event cancellation, ocean cargo, kidnap & ransom, political risk, product recall and more, and optional covers such as D&O. It also […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 12, 2005
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Coming off a disastrous 2003, the Facility Association (FA) the industry’s risk sharing mechanism to cover high-risk drivers is reporting stronger results in 2004, with lower losses and reduced numbers of drivers in the system.At the FA’s annual general meeting in Toronto on Tuesday, chairman Andrew Cartmell told members two factors led to the improvement […]
European insurers reported profit growth of more than 15% in 2004, outperforming the S&P Europe 350 Index, says rating agency Standard & Poor’s.S&P expected improved results for insurers in the region last year, on the back of strong non-life underwriting, reduced costs and lower credit losses and impairments on investments. However, the rater warns that […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 11, 2005
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Ontario’s insurance regulator has published a series of guides on homeowners’ insurance, including one which talks specifically about insurer concerns regarding older homes.The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) notes that buyers of older homes need to be aware of issues around galvanized steel pipes which corrode over time presenting a leakage risk, as well […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 10, 2005
Many large insurers have taken the steps to prepare for Solvency II, the European Union’s new insurer solvency requirements to be implemented in 2009, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.Many rated insurers already hold capital in excess of current Solvency I requirements, and the rater does not anticipate having to make many ratings adjustments […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 7, 2005
Standard & Poor’s is maintaining its stable outlook on the global reinsurance sector, but explains that some downgrades may be in the offing this year, while upgrades will be rare.S&P says reinsurers performed well in 2004 generally, despite catastrophe losses related to U.S. hurricanes and Japanese typhoons, with pricing declines more moderate than expected and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 6, 2005
Despite news that several German industrial insurers facing fines by the country’s antitrust authority, Standard & Poor’s says no rating actions will be taken on companies named. S&P rates eight of the ten insurers who have been accused of acting against German antitrust laws, including Allianz, AXA and Gerling-Konzern. Most of the companies are appealing […]
Residents of Toronto who may be forced to drive or car-pool temporarily as a result of the possible public transit strike will not have to buy additional insurance, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says.The Toronto Transit Commission strike, which has been put off until at least Monday, pending possible resolution between the union and the […]
The U.K. non-life insurance market has enjoyed stronger results in the past two year, but this kind of improvement is unlikely to last, predicts Fitch Ratings.In a new report, “Enjoy it While it Lasts but not too much”, the rating agency says improved underwriting combined with “benign” financial markets and a lack of domestic catastrophes, […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 5, 2005
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer says the current investigation into AIG will likely result in a civil resolution.Spitzer’s office is currently investigating certain non-traditional insurance transactions undertaken by AIG, and the accounting for those transactions. In a statement, Spitzer says, “the board and current management of the company are now cooperating with this investigation. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 4, 2005
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