Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Negative Outlook on Italy’s Life Insurance Segment

Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Negative Outlook on Italy’s Life Insurance Segment AM Best is maintaining its negative outlook on Italy’s life insurance segment.   In its new Best’s Market Segment Report, “Market Segment Outlook: Italy Life Insurance”, AM Best notes that while it expects premium growth momentum to continue in 2025, insurers in Italy are still […]
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MassMutual Adds New Group Critical Illness and Group Accident Insurance to Portfolio

MassMutual Adds New Group Critical Illness and Group Accident Insurance to Portfolio SPRINGFIELD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Most people rely on benefits offered by their employer to cover their health insurance needs, and while that is a good start, it leaves many exposed without realizing it. That’s where supplemental health benefits play a crucial role. Recognizing this […]
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Majesco Dares Insurers to Disrupt: Showcasing GenAI-Driven Innovation with Intelligent Solutions at Insurtech Insights 2025

Majesco Dares Insurers to Disrupt: Showcasing GenAI-Driven Innovation with Intelligent Solutions at Insurtech Insights 2025 Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced its participation and spot as a Gold Sponsor of Insurtech Insights 2025. Majesco invites insurance leaders to dare to disrupt outdated business operating models and technology foundations to […]
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KBRA Affirms and Withdraws Rating for Fortegra Financial Corp, Assigns Ratings for The Fortegra Group, Inc., and Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company, and Affirms Ratings for Debt and Fortegra’s Key Insurance Subsidiaries

KBRA Affirms and Withdraws Rating for Fortegra Financial Corp, Assigns Ratings for The Fortegra Group, Inc., and Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company, and Affirms Ratings for Debt and Fortegra’s Key Insurance Subsidiaries NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KBRA assigns an issuer rating of BBB to The Fortegra Group, Inc. (TFG or Fortegra) and assigns an insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) […]
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Declarations

Declarations No to FIO, Industry Says “Since [the FIO’s] inception in 2010, our associations have echoed concerns from functional regulators over FIO’s potential for duplicative and overreaching workstreams. Unfortunately, these concerns have been validated over the course of the office’s existence, as it has undermined state-based regulation and exerted inappropriate pressure on industry participants, including […]
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Business Moves

Business Moves Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh, announced the acquisition of Arthur Hall Insurance, a West Chester, Pennsylvania-based insurance agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1966, Arthur Hall provides commercial and personal lines insurance to clients nationwide, specializing in the life sciences, information management, non-profit, craft beverage manufacturing, […]
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People & Places

People & Places National Stephanie Crochet IMA Financial Group, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, hired Stephanie Crochet as national energy practice leader. Crochet has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector, most recently serving as director, risk and insurance with Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Crochet’s career launched in quality management with Det Norske Veritas before […]
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My New Markets

Best-In-Market Auto Insurance Market Detail: Access 20+ top auto carriers, no fees, industry-leading commissions. The convenient Auto Carrier Store allows clients to request and manage access to 20+ top auto carriers from a single, easy-to-use platform–simplifying business and maximizing options. Offered by First Connect Insurance Services.   Convenience, Grocery, Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores Market Detail: Quote […]
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Steady Growth Amid Market Cycles Is Possible

Steady Growth Amid Market Cycles Is Possible   Property and casualty insurance has traditionally been a cyclical industry, meaning it goes through phases of firm pricing and tight capacity followed by softer market conditions that tend to favor insurance buyers. The ups and downs of insurance cycles complicate brokers’ and insurers’ plans for profitable growth. […]
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