Overall softening trend to likely remain despite Middle East turmoil: Morningstar DBRS
While the ongoing Middle East conflict is likely to produce “temporary and localised” price spikes within certain specialty reinsurance lines, the overall softening trend will likely remain unless loss patterns are significantly reshaped, discouraging capital deployment, Morningstar DBRS has suggested….
RiverStone International launches in Australia with local acquisition and Zurich legacy deal
RiverStone International, an acquirer and reinsurer of legacy and discontinued insurance business, has launched in Australia through the acquisition of a locally domiciled insurer and a significant legacy portfolio transaction with global insurance carrier Zurich. The global legacy firm has…
Swiss Re enters US retiree market with landmark $2bn longevity reinsurance deal
Swiss Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies, has entered into its first longevity reinsurance transaction covering US retirees, building on the firm’s global track record in the longevity risk transfer space. The reinsurance giant has completed more than…
US P&C rating upgrades outnumbered downgrades in 2025: AM Best
In 2025, rating upgrades outnumbered downgrades for the US P&C industry for the first time in several years, driven by the commercial lines segment, according to AM Best’s recent report. AM Best noted that both upgrades and downgrades declined in…
Are the Tradeoffs from Prior Authorization Worth It?
In his latest column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman asks if prior authorization review could be eliminated entirely, discussing how it might be done and the tradeoffs.
Calculadora del Mercado de Seguros Médicos
Esta calculadora ilustra las primas (el costo mensual de su seguro) y subsidios para las personas que compran seguro médico por su propia cuenta en el mercado de seguros de salud (o de intercambio) creado por la Ley de Cuidado…
Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator
The Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator, updated with 2025 premium data, provides estimates of health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in health insurance exchanges (or “Marketplaces”) created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
BW expands partnership with Pension Insurance Corporation
Barnett Waddingham has expanded its partnership with Pension Insurance Corporation, taking on full administration services for two schemes currently progressing to full buyout.
How Does Cost Affect Access to Health Care?
This analysis explores trends in how the cost of healthcare affects access to care in the U.S. using National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data. In 2024, about 1 in 6 adults (17%) reported delaying or not getting healthcare due to…
Nick Studer succeeds Martin South as President and CEO of Marsh Risk
Marsh, a global insurance broker and risk advisor, has appointed Nick Studer as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marsh Risk, succeeding Martin South, who will take on an enterprise-wide role as Chief Client Officer of Marsh, effective 1st April…