Elsewhere, Markel launched FintechRisk+, an insurance policy tailored for fintech companies. This policy offers comprehensive coverage, including financial services and technology liability, directors and officers (D&O) liability, theft, and cyber protection, with limits up to US$20 million.
Falling premiums and retention rates in 2024 enabled buyers to raise policy limits and seek broader protection. In the UK and EU, average rates on line (RoLs) declined 0.16%, with similar drops in the US, Asia, and MENA. Meanwhile, policy limits rose across all regions as a percentage of enterprise value, with the US seeing the largest increase at 5.48% over 2023.
“We have delivered good growth, solid underwriting margins, and a strong balance sheet – a combination that continues to support excellent returns and more predictable outcomes. These are important indicators that our business is working – for customers, for shareholders, and for our people,” he said.
In Asia, underlying net income was C$197 million, an increase of C$20 million or 11%. Asset management and wealth contributed C$7 million from higher fee income driven by increased assets under management. Individual protection added C$13 million, driven by new sales, in-force business growth, and joint venture performance, partially offset by lower surplus earnings and unfavorable international mortality experience.
“We’ve gone from a hard market, where everyone was re-evaluating risk post-COVID, to something more nuanced,” Winder says. “Yes, there’s more capacity now, but landlords are still contending with vacancies, re-lettings, and in some cases, falling rental values.”
The financial sector experienced notable impacts, with recovery costs averaging $2.58 million per incident in 2024, up from $2.23 million in 2023. Ransom demands in this sector varied widely, ranging from $180,000 to $40 million, with an average demand of $6.9 million. Additionally, the sector faced significant downtime costs, estimated at $32.3 billion since 2018.
Highlighting the importance of liability coverage, in relation to cyber risks and professional services, Cotton explained. “Cyber risks can go uninsured, even though many charities now hold sensitive data on employees, service users, and third parties,” she said. “Professional liability cover is another key area, particularly for charities providing professional services such as advice, guidance, or counselling. Without it, they could be exposed to claims of negligence that aren’t covered by public liability insurance. Trustee liability insurance also helps to protect trustees and senior staff from allegations in relation to their governance or financial management.”
“We are not very good in terms of being the fastest or the first mover,” Jain said, adding that Berkshire prefers to “wait and see until the opportunity crystallises.” His remarks suggest that the conglomerate, which is currently navigating profit pressure and a major leadership transition, is unlikely to make large-scale AI bets any time soon.
Gallagher commented on current conditions in the global property and casualty insurance market, noting a continued divergence between property and casualty premium trends. According to the company, commercial property renewal premiums declined 2%, while casualty increased 8% during the first quarter of 2025. Exposure changes, including mid-term endorsements, remained positive. The company also reported no significant impact on customer activity due to tariffs or geopolitical developments.
The increase, the company said, was mainly due to “expected higher stop loss medical costs” and the lingering impact of Medicare Advantage operations that Cigna has since divested. The sale of its Medicare businesses to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), parent of several Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, closed in late March. That transaction included Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, supplemental benefits and CareAllies, a medical services administration business.
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