Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards disrupting deals?
A growing disconnect between insurance market capacity and lender requirements is squeezing real estate borrowers and leaving brokers to close the gap
A growing disconnect between insurance market capacity and lender requirements is squeezing real estate borrowers and leaving brokers to close the gap
More than a policy: Cyber insurance as infrastructure Today’s attacks are faster, stealthier, and increasingly powered by AI-generated content and malware. SMEs, often lacking in-house IT resources, need more than a payout – they need a partner. “Cyber insurance is not just insurance. It’s so much more than insurance,” Kocsondy said. “It’s an entire protective…
Panelists included Michael Wara, director of Stanford University’s Climate and Energy Policy program; David Russell, director of CSU Northridge’s Center for Risk Management and Insurance; John Norwood, lobbyist for the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California; Emily Rogan, senior program officer at United Policyholders; and Sanjay Wagle, senior vice president of governmental affairs at…
Jump to winners | Jump to methodology Generational superstars Insurance Business has compiled the 2025 Global 100, featuring outstanding professionals from across six different markets: the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia-Pacific and the UK. All of those featured have had a definitive impact on the industry and taken their respective firms to new heights. 2024…
Mediobanca, based in Milan, holds a 13% stake in Generali, making it the insurer’s largest shareholder. The holding has been a point of contention between Mediobanca and other major investors in Generali, including the family of the late Leonardo Del Vecchio and businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone. Both investors also hold stakes in Mediobanca and have…
Moreover, the strong and consistent earnings of these insurers have contributed to their robust capital positions. Zurich and Chubb have shown strong capital generation capabilities despite external challenges, including catastrophe claims, the COVID-19 pandemic, inflationary pressures, and rising interest rates. AXA, through its transformation efforts, has also improved its capital generation, with its Solvency II…