For private businesses, Bloomberg applies comparisons with similar publicly listed companies using enterprise value-to-Ebitda or price-to-earnings ratios. If net debt is unknown, the valuation assumes ...

Direct premiums written (DPW) for U.S. total automobile insurance surged by 13%, reaching $383 bn, as revealed by AM Best’s Ranking. This growth reflects a dynamic and competitive landscape among the ...

CoreLogic, a property information and analytics provider, has released its 2024 Hurricane Risk Report to assist insurers and risk managers in preparing for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. The ...

The P&C insurance industry has experienced challenges in recent years due, in large part, to increases in the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes, as well as a tightening reinsurance market ...

US auto insurers are racing to increase premium rates as they seek to offset historically poor underwriting results. The year-to-date nationwide average increase for private auto insurance is 16% in ...

Direct premiums written in the U.S. private passenger automobile liability market grew 13% to $162 bn. Many leading companies maintained their top 10 positions, according to AM Best. Beinsure Media ...

“HR in Insurance” explores human resources issues specific to the insurance industry. It covers topics such as talent acquisition, employee development, and retention strategies within insurance ...

Economic losses from natural catastrophes in the EU are rising due to increased economic exposure and the growing severity of climate-related disasters. Between 1981 and 2023, NatCat events caused ...

The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market reached a record $107bn in capacity by the end of 2024. AM Best Director of ILS Matt Tuite attributes this expansion to strong investor returns, rising ...

In addition to adopting alternative investment strategies and increasing the use of offshore reinsurers, the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council said there has been a shift in the composition ...

The European insurance sector’s risks remain stable at medium levels, with some vulnerabilities linked to market volatility and fluctuating real estate prices, according to EIOPA’s Insurance Risk ...

Insurers in Central and Eastern Europe and Italy are facing estimated losses of €1.886 bn from Storm Boris, which brought devastating floods to the regions, according to Perils. Storm Boris swept ...