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The carrier reported preliminary profits of EUR2.1bn, driven by “very low” major-loss expenditure in P&C re.
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The losses were below May’s $777mn, but almost 3x higher than for June 2024.
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The US accounted for 92% of all global insured losses for the period.
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US events accounted for more than 90% of global insured losses.
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State legislation has led to major strides in rate adequacy.
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Category 4 and 5 storms could become more common and hit further north.
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In the US, the index fell 6.7% year on year.
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Despite predicting fewer hurricanes, the numbers are still above average.
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The Diversified Alternative Fund’s allocation to cat bonds was up by 31% from $386mn at 31 January.
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The Australian carrier’s nat cat losses are A$200mn lower than its annual allowance.
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been the costliest event, with A$1.36bn in losses.
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Richardson has been with the firm since 2015 and was most recently vice chair and chair of international.