Commentary

The insurance industry led a charmed life in 2006, given the absence of any major hurricane. Peering into my crystal ball, however, I see some ...

One of the industrys most glaring weaknesses is the lack of a high-profile defender to make the case for insurers in good times and bad, ...

Recognizing that assessment of risk and capital adequacy is becoming more complex, insurance company rating agencies moved forward this year with development of updated models, ...

The $7 billion reinsurance deal between Berkshire Hathaways National Indemnity Company and Equitas was the best news for the Lloyd's market in quite some time. ...

For nearly six years, so-called alien reinsurers have been battling to convince regulators to lower their collateral requirements and create a more level playing field ...

While it is rare for the property-casualty insurance industry to mount a united front on almost any controversy, conflict within the business was particularly harsh ...