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Liberty Mutual expects $1.4bn+ in CA wildfire losses: sources
Insurers have paid $6.9bn in Southern California wildfire claims in the first four weeks of recovery.
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Casualty reserve concerns continue to mount as releases remain elevated.
Insurance stocks are lukewarm amid earnings season, cats and political changes.
Company-specific strategies will play a vital role in sustaining growth in the current market.
The carrier’s year-end kitchen sink action is a make-or-break moment for a troubled franchise.
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A quick roundup of today’s need-to-know news, including State Farm, PCS wildfire estimates, AJ Gallagher and more.
It was the broker’s second-largest deal in Q4 after it completed the takeover of Dutch brokerage Quintes.
Private agencies forecast median Ebitda margins of 22% for 2025, with top performers expecting 28.5%.
The executive told analysts Fairfax has no plans of walking away from its current cat position.
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Florida approaching stability: Inaugural IIUS Miami Forum
At the first Insurance Insider US Miami Forum, Floridian industry players pointed to signs of stability.
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The company is on target to write around $700mn in premiums this year.
CEO Tom Kang said Converge will now be able to deploy a total of $10mn in limit in certain segments.
Anti-DEI shareholder activist groups are targeting directors and officers with increasing threats of litigation.
The homeowners’ MGA CEO said the wildfires could spur a re-evaluation of models.
Analysis
The spillover impact from the LA wildfires will play a major role in how much reinsurance capacity will be available.
Acrisure may be the first heavyweight broker to go, with Hub, BroadStreet and Howden also contenders.
Insurers are increasingly trying to push attachment points for excess layers up to $10mn.
Insurance Insider US dissects the largest and hottest deals of the year across segments.
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Target Markets is hoping to expand to offer scholarships to additional students next year, says Gene Abby, executive director, Target Markets
Callum Roberts, Professor of Marine Conservation at the University of Exeter, explains ocean carbon storage and its role in climate change.
Bill Cooper, Managing Director with Howden Capital Markets & Advisory, discusses insurance market trends, M&A projections, MGA expansion and ILS insights.
Nadia Beckert, Group Head of Property Reinsurance for The Fidelis Partnership, shares insights on market outlooks, AI integration and the challenge of attracting new talent in the evolving reinsurance industry.
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