Travelers

The firm reported a charge of $86mn associated with Covid-19 and related economic conditions, or 1.2pts on the firm’s combined.

Early reporters eased the tension with strong Q1 operating trends and some optimistic commentary on BI exposures. That said, the level of uncertainty remains high and unchanged by new disclosures.

The executive says proposals to retroactively force insurers to pay BI claims would set a “dangerous precedent”.

The insurer files a counterclaim insisting the law firm’s policies do not cover its Covid-19 BI claims.

The carrier declines to give guidance amid pandemic-related uncertainty as it publishes below-forecast quarterly figures.

Among the biggest gainers was Fairfax Financial, which jumped by nearly 10 percent.

Kemper today become the latest carrier to announce a partial refund for customers.

Progressive included a 20% rebate for commercial lines customers with BOP and GL policies – potentially the first indication of rebates spreading from auto to small commercial customers.

US personal auto customers will get a 15 percent credit on their April and May premiums, the company said.

The mid-market commercial insurer also gains authorisation in Washington State.

The carrier is speeding up commission payments to provide help amid the coronavirus crisis.

AIG gains 19 percent, outstripping a 12 percent increase on the S&P 500 insurance industry index.