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Despite Continued Releases P/C Industry Reserve Adequacy Stable

The low inflation rate is a contributor to the property/casualty industry’s continued strong overall reserve position despite continued releases, according to a new study by Conning. “The Property-Casualty industry’s reserve adequacy remains stable in spite of additional reserve releases during …

P/C Small Business Insurance Market Ripe for Consolidation: Conning

If heavy competition breeds consolidation, then property/casualty small business insurance is ripe for it in the coming years. Here’s why: Both large and small insurers devote lots of attention to the space, but no single company carries more than a …

P/C Industry Results Improve, Profitability Challenges Continue: Conning

With 2012 preliminary results showing improvement in profitability in the property/casualty insurance sector, insurers are expected to see continued strong net premium growth and a substantially improved combined ratio for 2013, analysts at Conning said in a new forecast. The …

Deteriorating Performance Expected in Liability Insurance Industry: Conning

The benign period for liability insurance results may have run its course. Current trends in loss frequency, tort filings, and reserve releases suggest that an inflection point may have been reached, according to a new study by Conning. The Conning …