insurers capital position News

Federal Reserve Mulling Insurers’ Proposal for Capital Standards

The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering a proposal from life insurers that could delay the implementation of a costly nationwide capital framework for the $1 trillion industry, according to records of a recent meeting between the two sides seen by …

P/C Insurers’ Capital at ‘Historically High’ Levels: Fitch

Fitch Ratings has maintained its stable outlook for both the commercial and personal lines sectors of the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry. Insurers have withstood less favorable underwriting and economic conditions in the past several years, leading to weaker profitability. However, …