Managing risk in a changing environment

Article Abstract:

The changing management style, premium pricing, the current merger and acquisitions scenario and the fundamentals on which the property/casualty industry works are discussed. The data compiled by A.M.Best Co., the insurance industry monitor, is also provided with the analysis of those data.

Commodity & service prices, Management dynamics, Management, Prices and rates, Influence, Economic conditions, Company business management, Company pricing policy

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Current environment u insurers heading into 2005 with numerous headwinds

Article Abstract:

The trends of financial performance of property and casualty insurance industry in the year 2005 are forecasted. The factors that are likely to affect the industry are highlighted. The results for the first half of the year 2004 are also discussed.

Industry Overview, 2004 AD, Industry forecasts, 2005 AD

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Insurers poised for a solid 2004

Article Abstract:

The property/casualty insurance companies have recorded $405.9 billion as written premium levels and are expected to grow by 8.6% in the year 2004. The positive economic conditions resulted in surplus and improved underwriting results.

Economic aspects

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