Articles by Lena Masri

Car Crashes Became Deadlier During Lockdowns Across Globe

Coronavirus lockdowns led to reductions in traffic and fewer car crashes this spring, but as drivers sped up on quieter roads, the collisions became deadlier in several cities, a Reuters analysis shows. In New York City, the ratio of fatal …

Car Crashes Became Deadlier During Lockdowns Across Globe: Reuters Insight

LONDON – Coronavirus lockdowns led to huge reductions in traffic and fewer car crashes this spring, but as drivers sped up on quieter roads, the collisions became deadlier in several cities, a Reuters analysis shows. In New York City, the …

Re/insurers Rethink Climate Change Risks as Losses Grow from Wildfires, Floods, Hail

By the time David Kaisel got back from selling his flour at a farmers’ market, a wildfire in California’s Capay Valley had burnt both his tractor and the shipping container where he kept some tools. His insurer is set to …

Analysts See 2020 Reinsurance Price Hikes Due to Catastrophes

Big insurance losses from hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters over the past two years are set to push reinsurance renewal rates higher in January, ratings agencies said. After falling for several years due to competition and fewer natural disasters, …

UK’s Aviva Reports 1% Rise in 1st Half Operating Profit, Reviews Asia Business

Britain’s second largest insurer Aviva reported a forecast-beating 1% rise in first-half operating profit on Thursday, helped by a strong performance in its general business and announced a review of its Asian operations. In his first interim results since being …