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SPECIAL REPORT | IMPAIRMENT
Special Report: 2023 US Life/Health Impairments Update
Ten US life/health companies became impaired in 2023, after none in 2022.
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January 31, 2025 - 13 Pages
COMMENTARY | REINSURANCE
Commentary: January 1 Reinsurance Renewals: Capacity Grows but Underwriting Discipline Remains
The industry’s capitalization is on pace to reach all-time highs, and credit profiles continue to improve.
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January 29, 2025 - 3 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | INLAND MARINE INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: Mixed Early Pet Insurance Results but Inland Marine Remains Strong
The segment is poised for sustained growth following the pandemic; the pet insurance line is profitable.
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January 27, 2025 - 13 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS
Special Report: 3Q24 Snapshot: Personal Lines Propels Improvement in Direct P/C Industry Underwriting Results
Four of the five 2024 hurricanes making landfall in the US occurred in the third quarter
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January 23, 2025 - 3 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | GERMANY
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Germany Life Insurance
Although Germany’s life segment is expected to return to growth in 2025, that growth will likely be sluggish.
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January 21, 2025 - 5 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | INDIA
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: India Non-Life Insurance
AM Best’s outlook for India’s non-life segment remains Stable primarily owing to robust growth prospects, favourable investment returns, and greater regulatory oversight.
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January 16, 2025 - 5 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | COSTA RICA
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Costa Rica Insurance
The outlook for Costa Rica’s insurance market remains Stable despite some residual pandemic effects.
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January 13, 2025 - 4 Pages
COMMENTARY | PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
Commentary: Expanding California Wildfires Expected to Incur Large Insured Losses
Over 25,000 acres of uncontained wildfires are affecting Los Angeles County residents and businesses.
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January 09, 2025 - 4 Pages
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | COLOMBIA
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Colombia Insurance
The outlook for Colombia’s insurance industry remains Negative as the country addresses economic pressures caused by challenging global conditions.
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January 09, 2025 - 4 Pages
SPECIAL REPORT | CHINA
Special Report: China’s New Energy Vehicle Boom Transforms Motor Insurance Market
Rate adequacy remains key for Chinese insurers even as growing NEV market highlights new risks.
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January 03, 2025 - 6 Pages
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