Property retrocession renewals were watched closely at January 1 as some observers expected hardening market impacts to be significant. However, rate movements on non-loss-impacted programs were not as robust as many anticipated and continued to moderate closer to January 1. ... Continue Reading »
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Key Cyber Risk Concerns and Claims Trends
The similarities between a pandemic and a cyber attack should have all insurers reconsidering their stress scenarios. Key cyber risk concerns can be divided broadly into three categories, those related to silent cyber (non-cyber insurance policies that are liable for a cyber loss), claims trends and the effects of COVID-19. ... Continue Reading »
Marsh & McLennan and The World Economic Forum Present The Global Risks Report 2021
The 16th edition of the Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum with support from Marsh & McLennan, highlights the disruptive implications of major risks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, that may reshape our world in 2021 and over the next decade. ... Continue Reading »
Property Renewal Themes at January 1, 2021
Pricing for the property sector generally settled at the lower end of expected increases outside of more constrained segments at January 1. Where placements were loss impacted, particularly in cases where retentions were perceived to be too low, reinsurers held firmer on pricing or structure adjustments. ... Continue Reading »
Captive Managers – A Light in the Darkness
In an interview with Captive International, Rob Collins, Managing Director and North American Sales Leader, Guy Carpenter, discussed captives and the importance of working alongside trusted partners amid the increasing opportunities provided by new technologies. ... Continue Reading »
GC Capital Ideas Top Climate Change Insights of 2020
Here we highlight the top stories of 2020 that GC Capital Ideas has presented on managing risks associated with climate change. ... Continue Reading »
Chart: Strong Growth in Cyber Premium Volume
The following chart, generated from A.M. Best data and research, shows the strong growth in premium volume for the property and casualty (P&C) industry cyber security segment. ... Continue Reading »
Rate Movements Moderated by Availability of Capacity as Negotiations Center on Pricing and Terms at January 1, 2021 Renewals
Price increases at the January 1, 2021 reinsurance renewals were moderated compared to initial expectations by abundant capital levels and an increased willingness on the part of reinsurers to deploy capacity in several sectors, according to Guy Carpenter. ... Continue Reading »
Chart: U.S. Property Catastrophe Rate-On-Line (ROL) Index – 1990 to 2020
The following chart shows the Guy Carpenter U.S. Property Catastrophe Rate-on-Line (ROL) Index for the period 1990 to 2020. ... Continue Reading »
Recent GC Capital Ideas Posts on Cyber
Here we showcase the recent stories that GC Capital Ideas has presented on cyber risks. Particular topics of focus include silent cyber and the intersection of COVID-19 and cyber risk. ... Continue Reading »
