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Study Finds Speciality P/C Carriers Outperform Generalists

Recognizing that specialists trump generalists, the property/casualty insurance market has moved to a greater degree of specialization, according to a new study by Conning, Inc. “We identified over 1,500 individual companies that have fully embraced specialty strategies as a primary …

Conning Research: Insurance Mergers & Acquisitions Up in 2011

Insurance mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. continued to gain momentum in 2011, with a focus on strategic transactions. Transactions increased in every market segment, including property casualty, life and annuity, health, distribution and service firms, according to a new …

Report: Property-Casualty Insurers Seek Risk-Adjusted Expense Efficiency

Expense management is one of the few areas within the control of insurers to improve performance; yet as they review expenses, insurers must consider associated risks, according to a new study by Conning Research & Consulting. “Property-casualty insurers today face …