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Fitch Affirms Lloyd’s of London’s IFS at ‘AA-‘; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings-London-14 December 2015: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Lloyd's of London's (Lloyd's) and Lloyd's Insurance Company (China) Ltd's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings at...
SCOR acknowledges the decision taken by Sompo
SCOR acknowledges the decision taken by Sompo today not to execute its plan announced on 6 March 2015. This plan included the acquisition of...
Fitch: German Life Insurance Sector Outlook Negative; Rating Outlook Stable
Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: 2016 Outlook: German Life Insurance
Fitch Ratings-Frankfurt/London-14 December 2015: Fitch Ratings says in a new report that the sector outlook...
Fitch Affirms Allianz SE IFS at ‘AA’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings-Frankfurt/London-11 December 2015: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based Allianz SE's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating at 'AA' and Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR)...
Guardian Announces Annual Policyholder Dividend
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of the nation’s largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits, today...
ERGO sells Italian subsidiaries
The ERGO Insurance Group is selling its Italian subsidiary ERGO Italia including the insurance entities ERGO Previdenza and ERGO Assicurazioni to the European private...
European banks getting into shape but revenue growth will remain challenged in 2016
Scope’s European banking 2016 outlook report highlights the evolving dynamics of the sector driven by the new regulatory architecture, advances in digitalisation and a...
MAPFRE ABRAXAS wins its third “automotive award” in the United Kingdom
The magazine "AM Best's Review" acknowledges the company as a recommended brand when taking out GAP insurance, which protects the market value of the...
New York Life dividend payout on life policies increases 37% since 2012.
$1.7 billion payout to participating policyholders in 2016 is largest in Company’s 170 years.
CEO Mathas cites strength of diversified business model as key to...
Chubb Finds Americans Lose Track of Their Financial Risks as They Accumulate Wealth
Many Americans aged 34 to 50 lose track of their financial risks as they pursue careers, raise families and accumulate wealth, according to a...
Allianz, Baidu and Hillhouse agree joint venture to create innovative digital insurance solutions in China
Global insurer Allianz, Chinese Internet giant Baidu and Asian investor Hillhouse Capital Group will join forces to establish a nationwide digital insurance company in...
Fitch Affirms KLP’s IFS at ‘A+’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings-London-19 November 2015: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Norwegian life insurer Kommunal Landspensjonkasse's (KLP) Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating at 'A+' and its Issuer...
EIOPA seeks evidence on the treatment of infrastructure corporates
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today a Call for Evidence regarding the treatment of infrastructure corporates under Solvency II.
EIOPA invites...
Nick Leeson launches new risk venture
Nick Leeson, an industry commentator and former rogue trader, and Mike Finlay, a leading expert on operational risk management have launched a new risk...
Fitch: UK Life Insurers on Track for Strong Solvency II Capital
Major UK life insurers appear on track to report strong capital positions under Solvency II, the new regulatory regime that takes effect in January,...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Agrinational Insurance Company and ADM Insurance Company
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Agrinational Insurance Company (Agrinational) (Burlington,...
AssuredPartners Acquires Sheehan Insurance Group
AssuredPartners Inc. has acquired the business and assets of Sheehan Insurance Service, Inc. (dba Sheehan Insurance Group). The agency specializes in insurance coverage for...
Fitch Affirms Allianz SE at ‘AA-‘; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings-London-21 November 2014: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Germany-based Allianz SE's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating and Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA-'....
Rating: Fitch Affirms ‘A-‘ rating to Generali
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the financial strength rating of Italian insurer Generali and its subsidiaries to 'A-' credit rating and long-term "BBB +", both...
ACE Reports Second Quarter Operating Income of $825 Million, up 4.5%
ACE today reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, of $2.28 per share, compared with $2.59 per share for the same...
