Analysis & Commentary

Aerospace insurance to reach new heights in next few years
A new report from Technavio revealed that the aerospace insurance market is poised for growth, with an expected increase of US$763.67 million from 2023 to 2027. During this forecast period, the market is projected to advance at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.36%.
Risk of losing 100% GDP due to insurable disasters
A study from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), supported by risk analysis from the global insurance group Howden, indicates that the smallest and most vulnerable nations could lose more than their entire GDP due to extreme climate events in the coming year.
Global reinsurers reducing catastrophe coverage
Global reinsurers are reducing their coverage for medium-sized natural catastrophe risks, according to a report by Fitch Ratings.
P&C losses to improve in 2023
New analysis from Fitch Ratings has predicted improved underwriting results for the US property & casualty industry in 2023.
Logistics insurance market to exceed $70bn by 2030
The global logistics insurance market is predicted to hit US$70.46 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 2.8% between 2023 and 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research.
The effect of water moisture damage on containerised cargo
We have all heard stories of import cargo arriving with water or moisture damage and the Insured/Consignee complaining bitterly when their claim is denied, believing that they have paid a lot of money for insurance that is worthless.
Diversification enhances Asia Pacific reinsurers’ returns stability, cost of capital & pricing competitiveness
Major Asia-Pacific reinsurers sustained the ability to deliver stable operating and return on equity ratios in 2021, with average annual net premium growth of nearly 10% in the most recent five-year period, according to a new AM Best report.
US reinsurance – What’s happened so far in 2022?
A group of US property and casualty reinsurers under the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) had a total of $22.7 billion in net written premium in Q1 2022 – up 26.8% from this time last year.
How has COVID impacted the cyber sector?
The cyber insurance landscape has always had to evolve at the rapid pace of technological advancements – but the COVID-19 pandemic has created even more challenges for cyber insurers. Nadia Hoyte, national practice advisor for executive and professional risk solutions at USI Insurance, recently chatted with IB TV about the effect of the pandemic on the cyber insurance space.
Transactional risk insurance market surges
Private equity firms, corporations and strategic investors increasingly sought out transactional risk insurance last year to reduce deal risk, according to a new report by Marsh.