Trends and Opportunities in P/C Insurance Industry: Focus on Midwest Markets

This report provides an overview and outlook for the property/casualty insurance industry, with a focus on Midwest casualty markets. It discusses industry results, particularly among casualty lines, including forecasts for upcoming years. It also discusses the impact low interest rates have had on the industry, particularly how they affect underwriting results. It shows the impact of changes in the frequency and severity of claims. For Midwestern states, casualty results over the past decade are shown, with emphasis on key economic drivers of results both nationwide and for the region. The presentation concludes by discussing how potentially disruptive technological changes can serve as opportunities in the 21st Century marketplace.