Car manufacturers begin offering insurance to support sales.
Rates are going up, but trend may be moderated or mitigated by regulation.
Recent deterioration has negative impact on earnings; capital levels not affected.
Illiquidity, complexity, model risk and counterparty risks examined in new research note.
Slower transition in Canada gives insurers opportunity to learn from European experience.
Most Canadian insurers postpone non-essential issuance because of rising new debt costs.
In property and casualty insurance, two agencies are assessing market prospects for 2024. The future is less positive fo