Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is a type of insurance coverage that provides financial protection to employees and their beneficiaries in the event of the employee's death, accidental death, or serious injury resulting in dismemberment. It is often offered as part of an employer's benefits package to provide financial security and peace of mind to employees and their families.
Here are the key components of Life & AD&D insurance:
Life & AD&D insurance provides financial protection in the face of unexpected tragedies, offering support to employees and their families during challenging times. It can help cover immediate expenses and provide ongoing financial stability. Employees should carefully review the terms of their employer-provided life and AD&D insurance to understand the coverage, exclusions, and options available to them.
AM Best recently shifted its outlook on the global reinsurance market to positive for the first time in history, reflecting improved market conditions and potential profitability. The last significant change was in 2018 when the outlook was upgraded to stable, with no record of a previous positive outlook. This notable change, coinciding with AM Best's 125th anniversary, highlights the enhanced return potential driven by higher pricing and stricter coverage terms in the reinsurance sector, benefiting both traditional reinsurance and insurance-linked securities (ILS) markets.
Artemis Update: AM Best has upgraded its outlook on the global reinsurance sector from stable to positive for the first time in over a decade, highlighting robust profit margins and improved underwriting conditions. The rating agency now views insurance-linked securities (ILS) as strategic partners rather than competitors, emphasizing their role in supporting traditional reinsurers. Despite a deceleration in reinsurance pricing, AM Best notes that underwriting discipline and healthy profit margins are expected to be maintained.
Exciting news in the world of finance and risk management! May is set to break records as the biggest month of catastrophe bond issuance ever. According to a recent article from Artemis, the market is experiencing unprecedented growth, highlighting the increasing demand for innovative risk transfer solutions.
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