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ComplimentarySpecial Report: A.M. Best Comments on Lloyd’s – Cyence Cyber Catastrophe Report
On July 17, 2017, Lloyd’s and Cyence published Counting the Cost: Cyber Exposure Decoded, a report that aims to provide cyber insurance providers with plausible and realistic scenarios to evaluate their cyber risk accumulations.
July 18, 2017- 2 Pages Access Report

Special Report: Despite Top Line Growth, U.S. Nonstandard Auto Results Continue to Deteriorate
Larger standard auto writers have targeted the more profitable insureds in the nonstandard auto market, leaving riskier policies to smaller nonstandard writers.
July 07, 2017 - 12 Pages Access Report (Spreadsheet Data Available)

Special Report: Managed Medicaid Enrollment & Premiums Continue to Increase, Margins Dip
Managed Medicaid has been one of the material sources of the health insurance industry's growth in recent years.
July 06, 2017 - 11 Pages Access Report (Spreadsheet Data Available)

ComplimentaryBriefing: GDPR: Implications for European Insurers and the Cyber Insurance Market
With less than a year to go before its implementation on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is high on the agenda of (re)insurers operating within the European Union (E.U.) or providing services to E.U. residents.
July 06, 2017- 3 Pages Access Report

ComplimentaryBriefing: Principle-Based Reserves Here at Last?
After several years in development, principle-based reserves (PBR) for life insurance products are now a reality.
June 30, 2017- 3 Pages Access Report

Special Report: MPL Sector: Alternative Healthcare Practitioners and Medical Facilities Take on Greater Importance
With profit margins shrinking, MPL insurers need to create and implement strategies now if they are to retain their currently good financials.
June 28, 2017 - 8 Pages Access Report (Spreadsheet Data Available)

Special Report: Cyber Line Expected to be One of the Leading P/C Growth Areas
Demand for coverage increases after every reported breach, but the overarching question is: Will this demand be sustained?
June 22, 2017 - 6 Pages Access Report (Spreadsheet Data Available)

ComplimentaryBriefing: Solvency II Disclosures Demonstrate Strong Capital Positions for European Captives
On May 20, 2017, single entity (solo) risk carriers in Europe were required to disclose publicly a Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) as part of the Solvency II regime.
June 20, 2017- 4 Pages Access Report

Special Report: U.S. Health Insurance Industry Earnings Up in 2016
Two segments showed the greatest improvement, driven mainly by higher rates and a lower administrative expense ratio.
June 14, 2017 - 5 Pages Access Report (Spreadsheet Data Available)

ComplimentarySpecial Report: CAIR 2017 – Improved Operations Offset Decline in Investment Income
As a group, the insurance industry in the Caribbean region remains profitable, according to the seventh annual survey of insurance regulators, conducted by A.M. Best. Overall, premiums are up but so is the combined ratio for insurers in the region.
June 14, 2017- 12 Pages Access Report

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