Earnings

Chubb reported a Q4 beat, and provided compelling evidence it is emerging as a cyclical winner out of the market disruption.

Costs associated with Markel's investigations into Catco drove ILS expenses up tenfold for the insurance group in 2019.

The new funds raised at 1 January are dedicated to its retro-focused Upsilon fund and its Medici cat bond strategy.

AFG delivered $2.22 in operating EPS, roughly even with consensus analyst estimates of $2.21.

An earnings beat, but similar to Travelers, a reminder of what can go wrong in 2020.

Cumulative ceded incurred losses under the ADC with Nico are now $640mn

The charge relates to reserve strengthening and other associated run-off costs, and added 5.5 points to the P&C combined ratio in Q4.

Reserve strengthening across the unit housing Antares pushes the underwriting ratio further into the red.

Selective reported strong earnings in Q4, but with results partially offset by remediation work in its smaller E&S segment and a more competitive personal insurance market.

The executive says retention and new business wins drive growth.

The dominant theme on Axis’ Q4 call was that Axis remains a work in progress.

On Thursday we got a better look at broking trends, including slower growth at MMC, improved synergy guidance on JLT, and continued positive trends at AJ Gallagher and Truist.