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Mold cited as top environmental issue by builders

A new survey of builders and real estate lenders finds the majority citing mold as the top environmental concern facing the real estate industry.The survey, conducted by Hartford, Connecticut-based Environmental Assessment Group, finds more than 75% of respondents were aware of at least one real estate transaction where a party backed out as a result […]

By Canadian Underwriter | December 13, 2004

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Forecasters predict 99% combined ratio for U.S. in 2005

The annual “Early Bird Forecast” has analysts predicting the U.S. p&c industry will post a combined ratio of 99.0% in 2005, says the Insurance Information Institute (III).The III conducts the poll each year to determine analysts’ views on the industry, including investment analysts, rating agencies and research firms. The group has forecast the 99% figure, […]

By Canadian Underwriter | December 12, 2004

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S&P maintains stable outlook for U.S. personal lines

While the U.S. commercial lines p&c sector is not gaining favor with Standard & Poor’s, the personal lines sector remains strong, the rating agency says.”Although earnings prospects for the first six months of 2005 appearfavorable for the personal lines sector–with earned premium growth,continued declining loss frequency, and lower unfavorable reservedevelopment leading to improved profitability–signs of […]

By Canadian Underwriter | December 9, 2004

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D&O premiums decline: Tillinghast

For the first time in the last five years, directors’ and officers’ premiums dropped in 2004, according to a new study by Tillinghast. The 2004 D&O Liability Survey finds rates declined an average 10%, the first decline since 1999 for the troubled line. However, Canadian respondents widely reported D&O premiums rising, with 90% say they […]

By Canadian Underwriter | December 9, 2004

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