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COMMENTARY | UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Commentary: UAE Insurers Adapt to Changing Weather Trends as Latest Flooding Costs Mount
Changing weather trends have already influenced the behaviour of insurers across the wider Gulf Co-operation Council region.
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April 18, 2024 - 3 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
Special Report: Benefits and Reserves Outpace Revenue Growth, Dampening Earnings for Publicly Traded US L/A Insurers
Changes in the fair value of embedded derivatives and customer withdrawals and surrenders, as well as increases in reserves, drove benefits higher.
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April 17, 2024 - 6 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | REINSURANCE
Special Report: Heightened Risk Landscape Creates New Challenges for Reserve Management
Management of emerging risks will be critical to ensuring that carriers are prepared for stresses posed by long-tailed lines and their liabilities.
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April 16, 2024 - 6 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | HEALTH INSURERS
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Supplemental Health Insurance
The outlook for the supplemental health segment remains at Stable as premium growth continues.
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April 15, 2024 - 4 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | LIFE INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Life Insurance
The outlook for the segment remains Stable owing to favorable financial and growth trends, among other factors.
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April 12, 2024 - 4 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | DISABILITY INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Disability Insurance
The outlook for the segment remains at Stable, as favorable economic trends support premium growth and operating results.
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April 12, 2024 - 4 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US General Liability Insurance
AM Best is maintaining its Negative outlook on the general liability segment due to a variety of market dynamics.
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April 11, 2024 - 5 Pages
COMMENTARY | EARTHQUAKES
Commentary: Taiwan Earthquake Claims Unlikely to Exceed 2016 Levels
Recent earthquake in Taiwan is not expected to be a capital event for the non-life industry.
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April 10, 2024 - 3 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
Special Report: First Look: 2023 US Life/Annuity Financial Results
The industry’s net income was impacted by large net realized capital losses.
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April 08, 2024 - 5 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Long-Term Care Insurance
The outlook for the US LTC segment remains at Negative, as claims activity continues to grow.
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April 05, 2024 - 4 Pages
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