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Special Report: A&E Reserves Continued Steady Decline While Asbestos Incurred Losses Rose for the Second Consecutive Year

SPECIAL REPORT | ASBESTOS

Special Report: A&E Reserves Continued Steady Decline While Asbestos Incurred Losses Rose for the Second Consecutive Year

Asbestos and environmental reserves will run off in about eight years, based on current payout levels.

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Dec 08, 2025 - 12 Pages

   

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Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Commercial Lines
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | COMMERCIAL LINES
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Commercial Lines  
The segment’s outlook remains at Stable owing to improved investment returns despite continued elevated casualty and property claims severity.
English | Video
Dec 03, 2025 - 7 Pages

   


Commentary: Hong Kong Fire Expected to be Credit Negative for (Re)Insurers
COMMENTARY | HONG KONG
Commentary: Hong Kong Fire Expected to be Credit Negative for (Re)Insurers  
Property losses are anticipated to dominate general insurance claims, underscoring significant protection gaps in public liability, third-party liability, and professional indemnity coverage.
English
Dec 01, 2025 - 3 Pages

   


Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Homeowners Insurance
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | HOMEOWNERS POLICIES
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Homeowners Insurance  
The outlook for the US homeowners segment has been revised to Stable from Negative owing to enhanced catastrophe risk management practices amid improved property reinsurance market dynamics.
English
Dec 01, 2025 - 5 Pages

   


Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Personal Lines
MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | PERSONAL LINES
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: US Personal Lines  
While tariffs have led to uncertainty, carriers have not yet reported large disruptions in claim costs.
English | Video
Dec 01, 2025 - 6 Pages

   


Special Report: Asia-Pacific Benchmarking: Stability Anchored by Mature Markets
SPECIAL REPORT | INTERNATIONAL
Special Report: Asia-Pacific Benchmarking: Stability Anchored by Mature Markets  
Rated APAC companies encompass both mature and emerging markets.
English | Data
Nov 26, 2025 - 4 Pages

   


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