Simpson is a freelance writer and editor. He retired as Chief Content Officer for Wells Media Group in July, 2022 after 18 years with the company.
August 10, 2015
The property/casualty insurance industry has made money on its personal lines underwriting since 2013 but that is likely to change in 2015. At the same time, commercial auto insurance should still make an underwriting profit in 2015 although it is …
August 7, 2015
Insurance trade press editors told industry marketing and communications professionals that, despite the rush of readers and advertisers to digital, they believe print magazines will be around for at least another five to 10 years and possibly longer. They also …
August 5, 2015
Allstate Corp. reported net income fell to $355 million in the second quarter, down from $645 million, as the insurer coped with rising auto claims costs. The Allstate brand suffered an underwriting loss for the quarter. The company stressed that …
August 4, 2015
The Travelers Companies Inc. today announced that Alan D. Schnitzer will succeed Jay S. Fishman as chief executive officer, effective December 1, 2015. In a letter to employees, Fishman, 62, said that his neuromuscular disease, which he disclosed last November, …
August 4, 2015
American International Group Inc. (AIG) today reported net income of $1.8 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, compared to $3.1 billion, for the second quarter of 2014. Second quarter net income declined primarily due to ongoing liability management …
August 3, 2015
The new company formed as a result of ACE Limited’s $28 billion acquisition of The Chubb Corp. will continue the Chubb practices that have made it a favorite among independent insurance agents, ACE CEO Evan Greenberg has promised. The new …
July 29, 2015
Recent merger deals in the insurance industry among its competitors and carrier partners should not hurt Marsh & McLennan (MMC) and could instead make its insurance and reinsurance advisory services even more important, according to Dan Glaser, MMC chief executive …
July 28, 2015
The Hartford reported core earnings of $389 million for the second quarter 2015, an increase of $245 million from $144 million in second quarter 2014. The increase was due in part to improved underwriting results with lower catastrophe costs in …
July 23, 2015
The new company formed as a result of ACE Limited’s acquisition of The Chubb Corp. will continue the Chubb practices that have made it a favorite among independent insurance agents, ACE CEO Evan Greenberg has promised. The new company will …
July 20, 2015
In a major transaction, ACE Limited has agreed to acquire The Chubb Corp. for $28.3 billion in cash and stock. The balance sheet’s size and strength will elevate the combined company into the elite group of global P/C insurers. As …