Emerging Risk

Insurance Australia Group Chooses RMS Earthquake Risk Model

RMS, the global risk modeling and analytics firm, today announces that Insurance Australia Group (IAG), a leading multinational insurer, has licensed the RMS High Definition New Zealand Earthquake Model. The RMS High Definition (HD) New […]

Emerging Risk

US Wildfires Up by Around One Third on 2017, Says RMS

Wildfire damage in the US State of California is up sharply compared to last year, creating a major problem for insurers, says Risk Management Solutions. In news reports, CNN has called the Carr Fire the sixth […]

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Global insurance trends

Lloyd’s emerging market expansion given thumbs up

The Lloyd’s insurance market’s planned expansion into emerging markets is a net positive, even though writing insurance outside of established markets carries additional risks, according to Fitch Ratings.

Fitch said it expects the economic development of emerging market economies to boost demand for insurance and reinsurance. Lloyd’s already writes 25% of its business outside of Europe and North America, with the growth of insurance premiums outpacing that of developed markets. […]