Profits still strong for major primary insurers
A number of large primary insurers reported strong first quarter profits and relatively low combined ratios. AIG, Allianz and XL Group were all helped by lower than expected large losses in the quarter, adding further fuel to ongoing soft market conditions.
German reinsurers report upbeat start to 2013
Germany’s two largest reinsurance groups have reported good first quarter profits, reflecting lower than expected large claims and reserve releases.
RSA results bolstered by emerging markets, Europe flat
UK insurer RSA Insurance Group continued the feel-good factor in the latest European and global insurance and reinsurance reporting season as it reported what it described as an 'encouraging start' to 2013.
Swiss Re feeds buoyant mood in reinsurance sector with Q1 results
Swiss Re reported what it described as a 'very strong' group net profit of $1.4bn for the first quarter of 2013, 21% higher than the $1.1bn net profit reported in the prior year period.
Lloyd's records record revenue and huge profit swing to $2.77bn
Munich Re and Hannover post bumper results
Bulk of risk transfer industry in the black despite tough trading conditions
Lloyd's big players report healthy 2012 and progress in Europe
Coface profits up 80% but reports setback in northern Europe
Latest insurer results show solid performance despite tough conditions
AIG registers yearly profit despite fourth quarter woes
Investments hit insurer results but AXA CS on track
Big broker revenues up in 2012 helped by US rate rises but Willis records yearly loss
Mapfre profits fall but revenue and premium up
Non-life insurers record lowly £19bn profit in 2011 but PwC expects better 2012
