Aon, a leading global professional services firm, announced the launch of a new parametric insurance solution designed to address and mitigate losses from hurricane-related storm surge along the coast of the U.S. The new product was developed in collaboration with parametric flood expert Floodbase, and leading global commercial insurer, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. Revenue increased 4% over prior year to USD 3.0 billion for the quarter and increased 5% to USD 9.9 billion for the year.
The Talanx Group continued its positive business trend of the first nine months at the end of the year and is expecting Group net income of EUR 1,977 (1,581) million for financial year 2024, based on consolidated unaudited figures, the Group said in its recent press release.
The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings today upgraded the credit ratings of the Talanx Primary Insurance Group and its core primary insurance subsidiaries from “A+” (Strong) to “AA-” (Very Strong) with stable outlook due to increasing earnings diversification as well as sustainably improved resilience, the Group said in its press release.
MetLife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, reported fourth quarter 2024 premiums, fees and other revenues of USD 14.5 billion, up 6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted premiums, fees and other revenues were USD 14.4 billion, up 6% on a reported basis and up 7% on a constant currency basis from the prior-year period.
According to the Global Insurance Market Index released by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan, global commercial insurance rates fell 2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 following a 1% decline in Q3 2024 – and marking the second consecutive quarterly decrease following seven years of rising rates.
SCOR announced January 2025 P&C Reinsurance Renewals results, according to which demand for reinsurance coverage remains elevated. Following an increase in capital supply, the market conditions have become slightly more competitive compared to the peak level of the cycle observed last year.
Hannover Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, announced that it increased the premium income in traditional property and casualty reinsurance by 7.6% in the treaty renewals as at 1 January 2025. The good quality of the renewed business was maintained, while an average inflation- and risk-adjusted price decline of 2.1% was recorded.
Chubb, a world leader in insurance, announced the appointment of Seth Gillston as Executive Vice President, Head of Global Casualty for Major Accounts in North America, the company said in its recent press release. Seth succeeds Lou Capparelli, who will now serve as Chairman of Global Casualty.
MetLife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, announced it is among Fortune magazine’s 2025 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”.
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
Chubb reported net income for the 4Q2024 of USD 2.58 billion, and core operating income of USD 2.45 billion. Consolidated net premiums written reached USD 12.1 billion, with Global P&C and Life insurance up 6.7% and 7.6%, the company said in its press release.
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has reported results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Total revenue in 2024 increased 17% to USD 15.7 billion compared to the prior year reflecting acquired revenues from NFP and 6% organic revenue growth.
Willis, a WTW business, announced the appointment of Pat Donnelly as the new Head of Risk & Broking (R&B), North America, WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company said in its press release.
Chubb announced two leadership appointments within its Overseas General Insurance business (COG) to enhance underwriting consistency and drive international growth. Tim Stapleton, Executive Vice President, Financial Lines, Overseas General Insurance, has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Underwriting Officer, Overseas General Insurance.
American International Group (NYSE: AIG) announced that effective immediately Jon Hancock will take on additional responsibilities as it organizes its business into three distinct segments: North America Commercial Insurance, International Commercial Insurance and Global Personal Insurance, AIG said in its press release.
Aon, a leading global professional services firm, published its 2025 Climate and Catastrophe Insight report, which identifies global natural disaster and climate trends to quantify the risk and human impact of extreme weather events in 2024.
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) is further expanding its market positioning in Albania. According to the Group’s press release, Vienna Life’s Corporate license was granted from the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority on 24 December 2024.
Dutch insurer Achmea will offer online insurance in Spain and Romania. In Spain, Achmea will operate under the brand name InShared and in Romania under the brand name Anytime, the insurer said in its press release.
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced the appointment of Hugo Wegbrans as Head of Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) Europe and Simon Delchar as Global Head of Placement, the company said in its press release.