The insurance trends private-equity investors should understand in 2021

whitePaper | February 3, 2020

The U.S. property and casualty (P&C) insurance market continues to rank among the most competitive in the world, and the competition is only getting stiffer. In an effort to differentiate themselves from the competition, many insurance carriers have turned to aggressive pricing in the form of lower premiums for policyholders. Still others have tried to pull ahead of the pack with self-service claims models or other specialized insurance products.

whitePaper | August 3, 2023

It’s no secret that the global pandemic has upended everyone’s life. We know this anecdotally from our own experiences—more online shopping with curbside pickup orders, ordering takeout and delivery versus in-person dining, and changing media consumption. And let’s not forget remote working and learning. These experiences are more than simply anecdotal; McKinsey has written about the more specific effects of the pandemic on consumer behavior and needs. In short, they write: “behavior changes will reshape consumer decision journeys and companies will need to adapt fast.”

whitePaper | July 3, 2022

The D&O insurance market over the past decade experienced rate reductions, broadening coverage and increasing claims frequency and severity. This meant that losses outpaced premiums and the industry needed to respond. The magnitude and speed of the response that followed surprised many market participants. Significant capacity shortage led to sharp price increases and in many cases to reduced limits purchased by companies. The outlook for the D&O market remains challenging as the risk environment is more uncertain than ever.

whitePaper | May 15, 2022

Sophos’ annual study of the real-world experience of IT professionals at the frontline has revealed how their experience of obtaining cyber insurance coverage has changed over the last year. It also shows the impact cyber insurance has had on their cyber defenses. With ransomware a major driver of both cyber insurance purchase and claims, the study also shines light onto how often cyber insurance policies pay out in the event of an attack and the types of costs that are addressed, including how often insurers pay the ransom.

whitePaper | May 3, 2022

The insurance industry is no stranger to technological change, whether it was forced to change or inspired by grander visions. For decades, the insurers that led the industry ranked as some of the most technologically innovative operations in the world. But the exact technologies that used to showcase the C-suite’s willingness to adopt cuttingedge solutions are now holding them back.

whitePaper | December 13, 2022

A recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Post in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions saw an expert panel discuss how data enrichment can be used from a post-loss perspective and what this change could mean for the future of property claims. This article provides a summary of the discussion.