Category: Latest News & Events

We are pleased to advise you that the MSA Researcher P&C and MSA Researcher Life/Health/Fraternal analytical platforms have been updated to include second quarter (Q2) 2014 information on almost every insurer in Canada. Subscribers can log in at www.msaresearch.com to access this rich data set.

Read in this issue: Q1-2014 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q1-2014 MSA Q1-2014 Not a Good Start to the YearThe Changing Face of the Canadian P&C Insurance IndustryThe  Long and Winding Road to IFRS 4 S&P Rating RoundupFirst Quarter Company Results

We are pleased to advise you that the MSA Researcher P&C and MSA Researcher Life/Health/Fraternal analytical platforms have been updated to include first quarter (Q1) 2014 information on almost every insurer in Canada. Subscribers can log in at www.msaresearch.com to access this rich data set. MSA Research Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its […]

Read in this issue: Q4-2013 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q4-2013 MSA Year-End 2014 – A Banner Year for Some… Less so for OthersLooking Back at the OMPPIntact Pounces Again Quarterly CatIQ Review S&P Rating Roundup Fourth Quarter and Year-End Company Results

We are pleased to advise you that the MSA Researcher P&C and MSA Researcher Life/Health/Fraternal analytical platforms have been updated to include fourth quarter (Q4) and year-end 2013 information on almost every insurer in Canada. In addition, P&C MSA Report data in Researcher has also been updated to reflect year-end results. We are also delighted […]

Read in this issue: Q3-2013 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q3-2013 MSA Nine Month Results – Losses Concentrate the MindFollowing the MisfortunesTake Me To There – Living in the ‘Other World’Ontario Auto: Up the Hill Backwards – Will it be Alright? S&P Rating Roundup Third Quarter & Nine Month Company Results

To access the software, please go to www.msaresearcher.com and log in using your email address and your password. If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact Tes at tesfaye.fekade@msaresearch.com or at 416 368-0777 x23.

Read in this issue: Q2-2013 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q2-2013 MSA Six Month Results – A Soggy StartAlberta – The First Shoe to DropILS: Developments and Prospects for a Canadian MarketTweaking Earthquake RegulationsPCS – Canada Catastrophe News S&P Rating Roundup Second Quarter & Six Month Company Results

To access the software, please go to www.msaresearch.com and log in using your email address and your password. If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact Tes at tesfaye.fekade@msaresearch.com or at 416 368-0777 x23.

Read in this issue: Q1-2013 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q1-2013 MSA First Quarter Results – Some DeteriorationAlberta Floods – Canada’s SandyOntario Auto – It’s Déjà Vu All Over AgainTRaV+E-Lers – An Unlikely Affair PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupFirst Quarter Company Results

MSA Research Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its 2013 P&C Reports, which include The 2013 MSA Report, The 2013 MSA Benchmark Report and The 2013 MSA Market Share Report. The 2013 MSA Report provides a wealth of financial information on the overwhelming majority of Canada’s property & casualty insurers. It is an essential tool for anyone following […]

To access the software, please go to www.msaresearcher.com and log in using your email address and your password. If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact Tes at tesfaye.fekade@msaresearch.com or at 416 368-0777 x23. 

RSA will become the title sponsor for the MSA Quarterly P&C Outlook Report within the Province of Quebec.  Through this partnership, the quarterly reports will be distributed to all the RCCAQ’s 4,500 plus members. Click here to read the full article: English / français MSA is pleased to announce the release of the Q4-2012 MSA Quarterly Outlook Report […]

MSA is pleased to announce several new important features with this flow including: MSA’s new Dashboard tab that makes using Researcher a SNAP! Click on the Dashboard to quickly see executive summary stats and charts on any insurer right inside the browser. View corporate profiles, press releases, add your own comments and attachments and export […]

Read in this issue: Q3-2012 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q3-2012 MSA Nine Months 2012 – Making it to the Finish LineWhen the Music Stops – Broker M&A ActivityAnalysis of P&C Policy Acquisition Expenses PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupThird Quarter Company Results

The CCIS is a new event geared strictly for brokers, MGA’s and insurers that are involved in the commercial space in Canada. It will be a place for executive level brokers and carriers to meet, hear expert speakers, network and have private breakout meetings in an extremely pleasant and conducive environment. The inaugural CCIS will […]

To access the software, please go to www.msaresearcher.com and log in using your email address and your password. If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact Tes at tesfaye.fekade@msaresearch.com or at 416 368-0777 x23. 

CNA, a global business insurer, announced today that they are using CargoNet and the National Equipment Register (NER) — two national information sharing systems designed to help policyholders combat the growing problems of cargo and heavy equipment theft. CargoNet and NER are divisions of Verisk Crime Analytics. CTA and CargoNet Join Forces to Combat Cargo […]

Read in this issue: Q2-2012 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q2-2012 MSA Six Months 2012 – So far so good.The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Expanding Galaxy of Corporate Governance and Risk Management Expectations.Will that be a Branch or a Sub, Ma’am? PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupSecond Quarter Company Results MSA supports Verisk Crime Analytics […]

To access the software, please go to www.msaresearcher.com and log in using your email address and your password. If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact Tes at tesfaye.fekade@msaresearch.com or at 416 368-0777 x23. 

Read in this issue: Q1-2012 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q1-2012 MSA Q1-2012 – Off to a Decent Start… Now Keep it Up.P&C Insurance Capital Rules – The Times They Are A-Changin’Do UC what IC? RSA’s Acquisition of Union CanadienneIntact’s Quebec Impact PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupFirst Quarter Company Results

MSA Research Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its 2012 P&C Reports, which include The 2012 MSA Report, The 2012 MSA Benchmark Report and The 2012 MSA Market Share Report. The 2012 MSA Report provides a wealth of financial information on the overwhelming majority of Canada’s property & casualty insurers. It is an essential tool for anyone following […]

To access the software, please go to www.msaresearcher.com and log in using your email address and your password. If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact Tes at tesfaye.fekade@msaresearch.com or at 416 368-0777 x23. 

Read in this issue: Q4-2011 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q4-2011 MSA Year-end 2011 – A better year… if you ignore the CATsAlberta – A dangerous land for property writersOntario Auto – Far from calmInvestment Yields – Been down so long, but which way is up?Working with MSA Researcher 2011 year-end P&C investment data PCS – […]

MSA is pleased to announce an important new feature with this flow, our new Double Counting Prevention System (DCPS). If you are an MSA Researcher subscriber, please log in to www.msaresearcher.com using your email address and your password to access these rich data sets. If you have any questions or are interested in subscribing, please contact tesfaye.fekade@msaresearch.com.

Read in this issue: Q3-2011 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q3-2011 MSA Q3-2011 – Traction still proving elusiveOntario Auto – Under review with negative implicationsChange for Change’s Sake? An analysis of revisions to the MCT/BAAT tests. PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupThird Quarter and Nine-Month 2011 Company Results

Clients can log in to access this rich dataset by logging into http://www.msaresearcher.com. 

Read in this issue: Q2-2011 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q2-2011 MSA Q2-2011 – Neither Moribund nor TurnaroundReinsurers – Taking it on the ChinKey Principles for a Canadian ILS Regulatory Regime PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupSecond Quarter and Six-Month Company Results

Clients can log in to access this rich dataset by logging into www.msaresearcher.com. 

Read in this issue: Q1-2011 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q1-2011 MSA Q1-2011 – A Tale of Two MarketsIntact Takes a Commanding PositionIntact/AXA Side ShowsA Survey of Personal Lines in Atlantic Canada PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupFirst Quarter Company Results

Clients can log in to access this rich dataset by logging into www.msaresearcher.com. MSA Ships the 2011 MSA Report, 2011 MSA Benchmark Report , and 2011 MSA Market Share Report MSA Ships the 2011 MSA Report, 2011 MSA Benchmark Report , and 2011 MSA Market Share Report on property and casualty writers in Canada. For more information on these or […]

Read in this issue: Q4-2010 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q4-2010 MSA 2010 – An Industry OdysseyOntario Auto – The Calm Before the StormDistracted Driving – Is the Big Picture Missing? PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupSummarized Fourth Quarter Company Results

Clients can log in to access this rich dataset by logging into http://www.msaresearcher.com.  MSA releases summary year-end 2010 P&C data for 221 companies Click here for the report (PDF). MSA will release comprehensive financial year-end results for the Canadian P&C and Life/Health/Fraternal industries on Monday March 21 via its online software platform,www.msaresearcher.com. 

Read in this issue: Q3-2010 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q3-2010 MSA Q3 2010 – Modest Improvement… For SomeThe Battle for the Economical Insurance GroupWinners and Losers! Varying Strategies Yield Varying ResultsYes, G-CAN! The Sale of GCAN to RSA PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupSummarized Third Quarter Company Results

Clients can log in to access this rich dataset by logging into http://www.msaresearcher.com. 

Read in this issue: Q2-2010 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q2-2010 MSA Q2 2010 – Running to Stand StillInsurance Linked Securities – The State of Canadian Insurance Law and Regulation PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupSummarized Second Quarter Company Results

Read in this issue: Q1-2010 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q1-2010 MSA Q1 2010 – Not out of the WoodsPart XIII – First CutBanks – Playing for KeepsM&A in the Canadian P&C IndustryIntroducing the Baron Index PCS – Canada Catastrophe NewsS&P Rating RoundupSummarized First Quarter Company Results

The MSA Market Share Report  provides valuable market share and ranking information for every line of business in every province over a five-year period. The report is produced on a consolidated group basis. Key Features: Market shares and rankings over five years for every line of business in every province.Companies ranked on a consolidated group […]

Read in this issue: Q4-2009 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q4-2009 MSA Analysis of Year-End 2009 results and Outlook for 2010Ontario Auto – The Seven Year ItchCommercial Lines – Does Size Matter? S&P Rating RoundupSummarized Fourth Quarter and Year-End Company Results

Clients can log in to access this rich dataset by logging into www.msaresearcher.com  MSA Releases High Level P&C Company by Company Year-End Results for 216 Insurers Click here to dowload the PDF. MSA Releases Summary Year-End 2009 P&C Industry Results Click here to dowload the PDF.

Read in this issue: Q3-2009 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q3-2009 MSA A review of nine-month 2009 resultsProperty Losses – A Mounting ProblemSignificant M&A in 2010?  Is the Window Closing? S&P Rating RoundupThird quarter company results

of its 2009 MSA Researcher P&C and Life/Health/Fraternal Software Packages with comprehensive data through the third quarter of 2009 for virtually all Canadian insurers and reinsurers. 

Read in this issue: Q2-2009 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q2-2009 MSA A review of six-month 2009 resultsBank Holdup – Flaherty’s move to ban banks from promoting insurance on their banking websitesCredit where credit is due – The case for credit scoring in personal linesExtracts from S&P’s 2009 Global Reinsurance Highlights S&P Rating RoundupSecond quarter company […]

of its 2009 MSA Researcher P&C and Life/Health/Fraternal Software Packages with comprehensive data through the second quarter of 2009 for virtually all Canadian insurers and reinsurers.

Read in this issue: Q1-2009 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q1-2009 MSA A review of first quarter 2009 resultsLooking for the hard marketAre the tanks empty? An analysis of industry reservesReinsurers – more risk, less rewardThe case for personal lines credit scoring S&P Rating RoundupFirst quarter company results

The MSA Market Share Report provides valuable market share and ranking information for every line of business in every province over a five-year period. The report is produced on a consolidated group basis. Key Features: Market shares and rankings over five years for every line of business in every province.Companies ranked on a consolidated group basis.Up/Down […]

MSA releases Flow #2 of its 2009 MSA Researcher P&C and Life/Health/Fraternal Software Packages with comprehensive data through year-end 2008 for virtually all Canadian insurers and reinsurers. This flow also contains consolidated information for most major P&C groups.  MSA Releases The Q4-2008 MSA/Baron Outlook Report Read in this issue: Q4-2008 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q4-2008 MSA A detailed analysis […]

Click here to download summary year-end 2008 results for 204 Canadian P&C insurers.  MSA releases Flow #1 of its 2009 MSA Researcher P&C and Life/Health/Fraternal Software Packages MSA releases Flow #1 of its 2009 MSA Researcher P&C and Life/Health/Fraternal Software Packages with data through year-end 2008 for hundreds of Canadian insurer 

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MSA Releases Flow #5 of itsP&C and Life/Health MSA Researcher Software Packages updated through Q3/08. 

Read in this issue: Q2-2008 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q2-2008 MSA An analysis of second quarter 2008 results.AIG’s Canadian Operations – Financial Condition and Outlook.Kingsway’s Sale of York Fire and Casualty to La Capitale.Extracts from S&P’s Global Reinsurance Highlights. Standard and Poor’s Rating Roundup.Summarized second quarter 2008 financial results.

Peace Hills Insurance, announced today that it will sponsor the MSA/Baron Outlook Reports for 2008 for Insurance Brokers across Alberta. The report will be distributed to 600 Alberta insurance brokers. http://www.msaresearch.com/Portals/0/docs/MSAPeaceHillsPRJuly28_2008.pdf MSA Releases The Q1-2008 MSA/Baron Outlook Report Read in this issue: Q1-2008 MSA Quarterly Outlook Repot Q1-2008 MSA An analysis of first quarter 2008 […]

The 2008 MSA Report provides a wealth of financial information on the vast majority of Canada’s p&c insurers. It is an essential tool for anyone following the industry. Key Features: Detailed three-page 5-year financial reports covering every aspect of each insurer.Consolidated exhibits for all major groupsExtensive corporate profile and contact information.Comprehensive exhibit explanations MSA ships […]