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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Life Insurance Company Kommesk-Omir JSC – Insurance News

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B- (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb-” (Fair) of Life Insurance Company Kommesk-Omir JSC (Kommesk) (Kazakhstan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Kommesk’s balance...

Howden launches US unit led by former Marsh exec

London-based Howden launched a U.S. retail brokerage operation Monday, headed by former Marsh executive Mike Parrish, and named longtime industry executive Jim Hays vice chairman of its parent company. The announcement comes amid a legal battle with Marsh over Howden’s alleged scheme to poach...

New Law Orders Louisiana Insurers to Show Prior Policy Premiums

Under a new state law, Louisiana insurers will be required to give mandatory disclosure of prior policy premium when issuing a renewal policy to a policyholder. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple sent an advisory letter to...

Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway’s Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings fell by 4% for the quarter versus 2024. Per-share operating income decreased by 4% for the quarter, with no share repurchases over the past year. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Getty Images Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/A, BRK/B) reported second-quarter earnings of almost...

Berkshire Hathaway’s re/insurance underwriting earnings strong despite higher losses in H1’25

Berkshire Hathaway, the Warren Buffett-run holding company and conglomerate, has reported net underwriting earnings of $2 billion and $3.3 billion for the second quarter and first half of 2025, respectively, both down on the comparable prior year periods, as the firm’s primary insurance...