Russians Quick to Adopt Insurance
April 8th, 2010 Posted in Latest News | No Comments »[Moscow] The Russian insurance market has doubled in the last ten years. Mandatory auto liability and health insurance are driving expansion. While improved regulations have helped make the market attractive to foreign capital, corruption and fraud remain a major concern. Still, analysts believe there is tremendous opportunity for growth in the Russian insurance market. Anya Ardayeva, from the IBSN Direct Bureau in Moscow, reports. continue reading »
Industry Financial Outlook Positive
April 8th, 2010 Posted in Latest News | No Comments »[New York] Financial stocks in general have recovered from lows experienced following last year’s financial crisis. Insurance stocks should continue improving according to Steven Brown, NSADAQ Analyst. continue reading »
Lloyds’ Beazley Partners to Control Med Mal Claims
April 8th, 2010 Posted in Latest News | No Comments »[London] Industry analysts estimate that more than 50 percent of all U.S. malpractice claims are for Obstetrics, reflecting the risk of complications and patient. continue reading »
Q1 Cat Losses Surge
April 8th, 2010 Posted in Latest News | No Comments »Washington D.C.] Catastrophe losses are estimated to have reached $26 billion in the first quarter of 2010, according to Swiss Re. Driven largely by the earthquake in Chile and Windstorm Xynthia in Europe, year-to-date losses are already ahead of full-year losses for 2009, and the industry has yet to experience hurricane season, which begins in two months. IBS New Anchor Kate Moody reports. continue reading »
Healthcare Reform Passes, Polarized Reactions
April 8th, 2010 Posted in Latest News | No Comments »Washington D.C.] Catastrophe losses are estimated to have reached $26 billion in the first quarter of 2010, according to Swiss Re. Driven largely by the earthquake in Chile and Windstorm Xynthia in Europe, year-to-date losses are already ahead of full-year losses for 2009, and the industry has yet to experience hurricane season, which begins in two months. IBS New Anchor Kate Moody reports. 
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