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2017 nat cat losses prompt Aspen to shut Bermuda unit
Insurance
Aspen Insurance has closed its Bermuda-based US property insurance unit following high natural catastrophe losses in 2017 that included the recent wildfires in California.   19 February 2018
Insurance
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable of AXIS Capital Holdings and its operating subsidiaries, according to a Feb. 16 press release.   19 February 2018
Past US failures make SCOR cautious as it grows US P&C book
News
French reinsurer SCOR wants to grow its property/casualty portfolio in the US, particularly casualty business. But, stung by the mistakes of the past, it is proceeding with caution, Victor Peignet, CEO of SCOR Global P&C, told Intelligent Insurer.   19 February 2018
Insurance
Specialty re/insurer Brit experienced an overall rate reduction of 1.3 percent in 2017, following a 3.3 percent reduction in 2016.   16 February 2018
Insurance
Ryan Specialty Group-owned SafeWaters Underwriting Managers has expanded its marine offering, backed by Aspen Insurance, to include cargo, hull & machinery, and marine liabilities coverages in the US and Latin American markets.   14 February 2018
Insurance
ArgoGlobal has led the first Lloyd’s market consortium for motor treaty business, according to a Feb. 12 press release.   12 February 2018
Insurance
The combination of continued competitive pressures, the effects of US tax reform and catastrophe losses in 2017 is leading to speculation of more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among re/insurers in 2018, especially in the Bermuda market, says Fitch Ratings.   12 February 2018
Insurance
French reinsurer SCOR improved risk-adjusted pricing by 3 percent at the January 2018 renewals compared to 2017.   8 February 2018
News
Zurich-based reinsurance giant Swiss Re is in talks with Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group regarding a potential minority investment in the reinsurer, according to a Feb. 7 statement.   8 February 2018
Insurance
A record-breaking catastrophe year 2017 has allowed Beazley to increase reinsurance prices by 3 percent in non-US business and 8 percent in US business at January 2018 renewals.   8 February 2018

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