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The carrier’s largest loss in H1 arose from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, resulting in a EUR257mn charge. -
Board members voted five to four in favor of rate increases but fell short of the two-thirds majority required.
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A total of 10 events caused more than $1bn in losses each.
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The reinsurance and ILS unit posted strong net premium growth supported by additional capital from Hiscox Group.
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The company has forecast a more intense season than originally predicted in May.
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The carrier experienced three large claims in Q2 in the property and marine and energy lines of business.
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The carrier achieved treaty price increases of 21% at 1.7, against increased loss assumptions of 16%.
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The carrier had renewed its catastrophe XoL private market reinsurance for its property business, effective June 1.
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The firm earned higher fees off the back of growth in insurance premiums ceded to reinsurers, as premiums ceded to third-party capital partners declined.
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The asset manager cited a strong pricing environment and increased capacity from unlocking trapped capital.
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The carrier said a greater number than usual of North Atlantic storms are possible despite El Niño conditions.
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The firm had earlier noted that the cat bond coverage would kick in if the PCS industry loss number reached $48bn.
