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Flooding in Central Europe Could Cause Billions in Economic Losses, Analysts Say

The latest flooding in central Europe could cause economic losses ranging from several hundred million euros to billions, early estimates published on Monday found, as the region braced for more damage. Credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS estimates losses will range …

Property Insurers’ Ratings Under Pressure as Risk Rises, Morningstar Says

The credit ratings of global property insurers are coming under pressure as rising reinsurance costs force them to cut back on cover and retain more risks themselves, DBRS Morningstar analysts said in a research note on Wednesday. Reinsurers, which insure …

Cyber Insurance: A Growth Market for Insurers With Some Caveats

As demand for cyber insurance continues to grow, insurers must remain vigilant in managing the changing risk associated with the line of coverage. According to today’s DBRS Morningstar’s commentary on the exploding line of coverage, while cyber insurance is a …

Fairfax Financial’s Ratings Unaffected by Move to Buy Gulf Insurance Group: DBRS

Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.’s ratings are unaffected following last week’s announcement it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an additional 46.32% of Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) from Kuwait Projects Co. (KIPCO), according to DBRS Morningstar, which has …