NEW YORK, October 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ —  The Property and Casualty Insurance industry continues to suffer from sluggish demand due to a slowdown in economic activity. According to reinsurance specialist Guy Carpenter, global catastrophe reinsurance prices dropped this year below levels last seen in 2001. Today, Stock-Callers.com reviews the performances of American International Group Inc. (NYSE: AIG), MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE: MTG), …

Low interest rates, pressure on pricing, M&A activity, and disruptive technology are all shaping the outlook for the risk and(re)insurance industry for 2016. Here, WRIN.tv summarizes several of the recent forecasts published by industry analysts and thought leaders. Swiss Re sees economic momentum supporting growth in the insurance sector, even with headwinds like slower growth in China, lower commodity prices …

WRIN.tv spoke with Hannover Re Chairman and CEO Ulrich Wallin at the S&P Insurance Conference about recent developments in insurance linked security (ILS) market, alternative capital, and Hannover Re strategy for continued growth. Hannover Re recently participated in two ILS transactions including the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (MPIUA) and Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA). Mr. Wallin says Hannover Re is …