Insurance

References and sources [1] NAIC display of premiums and losses (statutory page 14), LINE_NO 1 (Fire), 2019-2024, all 50 US states. Direct premiums written, direct premiums earned, direct losses incurred, commissions and brokerage expenses. [2] Headwaters Economics, ‘Widespread wildfire insurance issues impact local and state budgets’, August 2025. headwaterseconomics.org [3] Mwins, ‘Wildfire Insurance:…

The report, “The New Era of Luxury Collecting and Investing,” surveyed 1,000 affluent Americans ranging in age from their 20s to their mid-40s, with annual incomes between $250,000 and more than $1 million, who actively collect watches, jewelry, art, antiques, wine and sports memorabilia. Of the 78% who consider the future value of an item…

The appointment follows a strong start to 2026 for SiriusPoint. The appointment follows a period of improving financial performance for the Bermuda-based specialty underwriter. SiriusPoint reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $100 million, a core combined ratio of 88.9%, its lowest in six quarters, and an operating return on equity of 15.3%, at the top…

The US excess and surplus (E&S) property market has entered one of its most buyer-friendly cycles in years. With premiums for the E&S market set to reach nearly $100 billion in 2024 and represent nearly 9% of the U.S. property and casualty (P&C) market, the combination of surplus capital, increased competition among insurers and management…