Tag: Underwriting

The Exeter Integrates Real Life Product with iPipeline’s Advanced Underwriting Platform

The Exeter’s Real Life product now available on iPipeline’s Advanced Underwriting platform via SolutionBuilder, enabling faster, more accurate life insurance quotes.

Fitch Maintains Neutral Outlook for U.S. P/C Insurance Sector in 2026

Fitch Ratings issues a neutral 2026 outlook for the U.S. property and casualty insurance sector, projecting stable underwriting results and moderate investment income pressure amid market challenges.

Q3 2024 P&C Insurance Earnings Highlight Sector Resilience and Innovation

Review of Q3 2024 earnings for major U.S. property and casualty insurers reveals strong sector performance, key market dynamics, and leading companies' financial results.

Hong Kong Property & Casualty Insurance Faces Rising Claims Pressure in 2025

Rising claims from Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire and natural disasters drive 2025 property and casualty insurance underwriting challenges, pushing net combined ratios higher.

Techficient Launches Surefire: AI-Powered Underwriting Solution for Life Insurance

Techficient introduces Surefire, an AI-driven underwriting platform that streamlines life insurance processes, enhances risk assessment, and reduces costs for carriers.

AmTrust and Blackstone Spin Off MGA Portfolio into Independent ANV Group

AmTrust and Blackstone complete spin-off of MGA portfolio into ANV Group Holdings, focusing on specialty insurance growth across US, UK, and Europe.

November 2025 Ivans Index Shows Broad Rate Increases in U.S. Commercial Insurance Lines

The November 2025 Ivans Index reports rising premium renewal rates in U.S. commercial insurance lines, with workers' compensation rates remaining soft amid ongoing claims inflation and loss cost trends.

Ryan Specialty Completes Acquisition of SSRU to Expand Canadian Specialty Insurance

Ryan Specialty finalizes acquisition of Canada's SSRU, boosting its specialty insurance footprint and underwriting capacity across Canadian provinces.

U.S. Life Insurance Applications Continue Growth in November 2025

November 2025 data shows U.S. life insurance applications growing 9.4% YOY, driven by robust demand among ages 51+, especially for high-value policies. Term, Whole, and Universal Life products all saw increased activity, signaling a shift in market dynamics toward older demographics.

Hong Kong P&C Insurers Face Underwriting Pressure After Wang Fuk Court Fire

S&P Global Ratings reports increased underwriting pressure for Hong Kong P&C insurers following the Wang Fuk Court fire. Reinsurance mitigates losses, but risk retention and pricing are under review.