Opinion | Insurance Insider US

Over 30 years after the Northridge earthquake, quakes have fallen out of market discussions.

FM announced a new super-sized $5bn data center line as it grows book value $3bn-$4bn a year.

The driving forces which underpinned the boom in the MGA market all look markedly different from three years ago.

Insurers have thrown fuel on the fire of the soft property market and brokers will struggle to eke out organic growth.

The board has moved decisively to put in place credible nextgen leadership, closing off sale speculation.

The move from Chubb comes at a moment of perceived weakness for AIG.

The timing is unhelpful as the global insurer tries to get on the front foot with M&A.

The global insurer is buying access to distribution and underwriting at a carrier with a 27% GWP CAGR.

The global insurer will need to convince investors on the quality of the book.

Dealmaking took centerstage, but other discussed topics were growth, talent and capacity.

There’s nothing medical about SAM claims.

MGAs that are good operators will stick out compared to the rest.