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Profit deterioration prompts Fitch to put sector on negative outlook
Reinsurers’ profits in 2017 are expected to diminish as a result of both softening premiums and lower investments returns, according to Fitch Ratings, which has placed a negative outlook for the sector as a result.   7 September 2016
Insurance
Good results conceal underlying challenges for London Market insurers
London market insurers performed well in the first half of 2016 and entered the second half of the year with strong balance sheets. But recent good performance conceals fundamental challenges to the market’s competitive position and prospective profitability, AM Best has said in a report.   6 September 2016
Insurance
French life insurers’ profitability continues to decline
French life insurers are expected to report lower operating profitability in 2016, after investment results, driven by lower interest rates, had declined in the set of first half results, as Fitch Ratings maintain a negative outlook on the sector.   5 September 2016
Insurance
China Re’s ratings unaffected by steep decline in profits
The A+ ratings of China Re and its subsidiaries, China Property & Casualty Re and China Life Re, are unaffected by the 59 percent decline in the group’s net profit for the six-month period ending June 30, according to S&P Global Ratings.   2 September 2016
Insurance
Earning returns above the cost of capital is becoming tougher
Lower investment returns and a continued softening of underwriting rates have increased pressure on reinsurers’ profitability to the point their ability to earn returns above their cost of capital has declined, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.   2 September 2016
Insurance
Staying afloat amid change
Marine insurers are grappling with increased competition, a soft market, economic uncertainties and the looming threat of piracy. But Dieter Berg, president of the International Union of Marine Insurance, is optimistic around insurers’ ability to stay afloat in this challenging environment. Intelligent Insurer reports.   1 September 2016
Insurance
Post-Brexit passporting rights make London market access to EEA uncertain
Brexit could lead to a loss of business for Lloyd's of London unless the UK government is able to negotiate passporting arrangements to maintain access to the European Economic Area (EEA), according to a report by Fitch Ratings.   1 September 2016
Insurance
Munich Re and Swiss Re occupy strongest market positions
Hannover Re, Munich Re, SCOR and Swiss Re, have strong market positions with financial strength underpinned by very strong capitalisation, according to a peer review of the four major European reinsurers by Fitch Ratings.   31 August 2016
Insurance
Cat bond investors as likely to dispute claims as traditional players, says S&P
Standard & Poor’s has dismissed any notion that catastrophe bonds may be less likely to pay out in the aftermath of event than traditional forms coverage in a new report.   31 August 2016
Insurance
Impact of earthquake on Italian insurers low due to lack of coverage
Despite significant economic losses, the impact on Italy’s insurance industry from the August 2016 earthquake will remain contained, due to low insurance penetration rates of earthquake covers, according to a briefing by ratings agency AM Best.   31 August 2016

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