As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on what the insurance industry achieved, what surprised us and how longer-term trends progressed. From an industry results perspective, 2024 was a strong year. Buoyed by rate increases and continued (but diminishing) interest rates, carriers saw global insurance premiums grow by 4.6% in … Read more
While rising premiums have been the primary driver for commercial property insurance growth for years, a 25-quarter rate increase streak broke in early 2024. Strong risk-adjusted capitalization and adequate liquidity may sustain the stable outlook, notwithstanding formidable risks, according to Triple-I’s latest insurance brief Commercial Property: Trends and Insights. The brief focuses on several core … Read more
By Lewis Nibbelin, Contributing Writer, Triple-I The efficacy of collaboration and investment by “co-beneficiaries” in resilience initiatives was a dominant theme throughout Triple-I’s 2024 Joint Industry Forum – particularly in the final panel, which celebrated leaders behind recent real-world impacts of such investments. Moderated by Dan Kaniewski, Marsh McLennan (MMC) managing director for public sector, the … Read more
The landscape of risk is undergoing a dramatic transformation, becoming increasingly complex, frequent, and unpredictable. This new reality demands a fundamental shift in how businesses and insurers approach risk assessment and management, according to a white paper by Majesco on trends shaping insurance in 2025. Insurance operational costs are increasing, growth is limited, and profitability … Read more
By Lewis Nibbelin, Contributing Writer, Triple-I Triple-I recently kicked off a new webinar series featuring its Non-Resident Scholars. The first episode focused on the rising severity of natural catastrophes and innovative data initiatives these scholars are engaged in to help mitigate the impact of these perils. Moderated by Triple-I’s Chief Economist and Data Scientist Michel … Read more