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Beazley's Cox: Insurers Can Help Clients Meet Climate Risks

4 mins; December 19, 2023

AM Best: Methodology Enhancements Cover Holding Companies, Regulation, Capital Management

5 mins; December 18, 2023

AM Best: Insurers Adopting IFRS 17 Will See Changes

4 mins; December 15, 2023

AM Best: Global Insurance Market Has Shifted, Faces Multiple Economic and Systemic Risks

5 mins; December 14, 2023

AM Best: Hard Market Not Caused by a Cat Event, but by Disciplined Market Participants

3 mins; December 13, 2023

Nationwide Survey Finds Climate Risk as Top of Mind for Business Owners

6 mins; December 12, 2023

LIMRA’s Salka: Profitable Growth Presents Top Challenge for Life Insurance Executives

15 mins; December 11, 2023

AM Best: Book Value of Insurers’ Hedge Fund Investments Declines

4 mins; December 08, 2023

AM Best: Recent Layoffs by Insurers Alone Do Not Signal Ratings Pressure

7 mins; December 07, 2023

Verisk Model Looks to Address Unfair Pricing

8 mins; December 06, 2023

Johnson Lambert: AI Offers Insurers Both Opportunity and Challenges

9 mins; December 05, 2023

The Competitive Advantage

6 mins; December 04, 2023

Transunion: "Insurers Add Cyber Solutions to Small Business Insurance"

12 mins; December 01, 2023

J.D. Power Survey Examines Auto Claims Satisfaction

6 mins; November 30, 2023

Navigators’ Garrison: Reinforced Casualty Rates Seen in Wholesale Market

4 mins; November 29, 2023

Axis’ Carr: Rising Nat Cats Spur Market Dislocation

5 mins; November 28, 2023

Sompo’s Lavin: Increased Rates, Retentions Expected for January Renewals

5 mins; November 27, 2023

Admiral’s Bassett: Ax Throwing, Fights Among Liquor-Related Risks

4 mins; November 24, 2023

Munich Re’s Tredinnick: Social Inflation, Law Enforcement Unique Risks Facing Public Entities

4 mins; November 23, 2023

Aon Edge’s Dickson: Shift in Risks Creates Opportunities for Private Flood Market

5 mins; November 22, 2023

Xceedance’s Parcelli: AI Plays Role in Underwriting, Difficult-to-Place Risks

5 mins; November 21, 2023

QBE’s Zell: Insurer Suits Against Own Counsel an Emerging Trend

6 mins; November 20, 2023

Amwins’ Baig and McNatt: Tech Expertise Matters, but Building Relationships Is Critical

9 mins; November 17, 2023

H.W. Kaufman EVP: Industry Attracts Young Talent, but Insurance Build-Out in Progress

4 mins; November 16, 2023

RT Specialty’s Austenfeld: Specialization, Diversity of Thought Distinguish Surplus Lines Sector

8 mins; November 15, 2023

Panel: E&S Market Faces Climate, Technology as Emerging Risks

14 mins; November 14, 2023

Panel: Solutions, Premium for Cyberrisk Burgeoning in Surplus Lines

14 mins; November 13, 2023

Panel: Advancing Tech and AI Make a Great but Potentially Problematic Combo

20 mins; November 10, 2023

Panel: Insurers Looking to AI to Aid Underwriting, Support

13 mins; November 09, 2023

Workers’ Comp Thought Leaders

5 mins; November 08, 2023

Florida Market Challenges

15 mins; November 07, 2023

Experts in Specialization

5 mins; November 06, 2023

WSIA’s Kelley: Surplus Lines Sector, Marketplace Conference Continue to Set Records

3 mins; November 03, 2023

Greenspoon Marder’s Giller: Rise in Injuries Highlights Athletes’ Insurance Needs

20 mins; November 02, 2023

CAC Specialty’s Carnell: Property Re Issues Challenge Health Systems

13 mins; November 01, 2023

Travelers Risk Index: Amid Emerging Risks, Cyber Remains a Leading Concern

4 mins; October 31, 2023

AM Best: Pre-Pandemic Woes Return to Commercial Auto

8 mins; October 30, 2023

LIMRA’s Carroll: Investors’ Interest in Annuities Never Greater

13 mins; October 27, 2023

AM Best TV Special Presentation: What the AI Revolution Means for Insurers, Insureds and the Insurance Workforce

17 mins; October 26, 2023

AM Best TV Special Presentation: What the AI Revolution Means for Insurance Prospects, Policyholders and Regulators.

30 mins; October 25, 2023

AM Best Special Presentation: How AI Is Remaking the Insurance Workforce

20 mins; October 24, 2023

AM Best TV Special Presentation: How AI is Remaking Insurance Organizations

21 mins; October 23, 2023

Swiss Re's Nabholz: Report Examines Most-Critical Emerging Risks

20 mins; October 20, 2023

AM Best: Secondary Perils, Inflation Underlie Mutuals’ Volatile Operating Results

5 mins; October 19, 2023

Zelros CEO: AI Aids Insurers in Personalization, Customer Service

14 mins; October 18, 2023

Asset Allocation Strategy

15 mins; October 17, 2023

Technology Revolution

19 mins; October 16, 2023

SiriusPoint’s Egan: Deeper Relationships Are Central to Success

6 mins; October 13, 2023

Swiss Re’s Haegeli: Reinsurance Sector Well-Suited to Take On Uncertainties

7 mins; October 12, 2023

IGI’s Jabsheh: Reinsurance Segment Expected To Double on New Opportunities

6 mins; October 11, 2023

Hannover Re’s Ludolphs: Reinsurance Industry Managing Hard Market Well

5 mins; October 10, 2023

Peak Re’s Hahn: Opportunities Grow in Emerging Asia Markets

9 mins; October 09, 2023

Connect’s Elbahou: Hybrid MGA Provides Level of Control

7 mins; October 06, 2023

Lloyd’s Tiernan: Creativity Necessary to Solve Protection Gap

8 mins; October 05, 2023

Aspen’s Cloutier: Investor Appetite for Reinsurance Business Is Strong

10 mins; October 04, 2023

Phoenix CRetro's Savrassov: ILS Can Play Major Role In Closing Protection Gap

8 mins; October 03, 2023

Lancashire’s Maloney: Most Business Classes Still Attracting Positive Rates

5 mins; October 02, 2023

Sompo’s James: Global Market Shows Signs of Equilibrium, Stability

6 mins; September 29, 2023

Munich Re’s Prussog: Reinsurance Role Change Is Rooted in Technology

6 mins; September 28, 2023

Praedicat CEO: Data, Models, Experience Aid Casualty Risk Management

5 mins; September 27, 2023

Mt. Logan Re’s Modin: Investors Show Renewed Interest in ILS ID

4 mins; September 26, 2023

Everest Group’s Andrade: Supply and Demand Gap, Pent-Up Demand to Drive Higher Prices

4 mins; September 25, 2023

EY’s Santenac: Rendez-Vous Atmosphere Optimistic

6 mins; September 22, 2023

Howden Tiger’s Flandro: Capital Pathway, Collateralized Cover Drive Investor Changes

7 mins; September 21, 2023

Hiscox Re’s Reardon: ILS Market Is Still Rebalancing

4 mins; September 20, 2023

AM Best Officers: Third-Party Assessments Can Help Insurers Evaluate MGAs

8 mins; September 19, 2023

Cyber Panel: Insurers, Reinsurers Think About Cyber Differently

16 mins; September 18, 2023

AM Best: Global Reinsurers Face Uncertainty Even as Conditions Improve

12 mins; September 15, 2023

Aon Edge CEO: Tropical Storm Hilary Underscores Importance of Flood Insurance

13 mins; September 14, 2023

EVs Make for Unique Coverage Challenges for Insurers

13 mins; September 13, 2023

LIMRA-EY Study Finds Evolving Trends in Workplace

8 mins; September 12, 2023

Celent: Generative AI Is Game Changer for Insurers

17 mins; September 11, 2023

A Look Back: One Year After Hurricane Ian

13 mins; September 08, 2023

LIMRA’s Giesing: Annuity Sales Up 27% in First Half of 2023

13 mins; September 07, 2023

Voice of the Future

7 mins; September 06, 2023

Opportunity Abounds in E&S

8 mins; September 05, 2023

Successful Environment

7 mins; September 04, 2023

HAI’s Malaspina: ‘Human Firewall’ Is Best Defense Against Cyberrisk

3 mins; September 01, 2023

Kite Realty's Severson: Hurricanes, Carrier Restrictions Make Captives an Option for Property Risk

3 mins; August 31, 2023

Axa XL’s Bauman: Captive Insurers Play Role in Corporate Governance

5 mins; August 30, 2023

Vermont’s Bigglestone: Cells Offer Quicker Entry Into Captive Insurance

14 mins; August 29, 2023

Michigan's Piner Sees Captive Future in Cannabis, Auto, Life Sectors

7 mins; August 28, 2023

Hawaii's Shimomoto: Japanese Companies Help Drive State's Captive Growth

8 mins; August 25, 2023

Missouri’s Komo: Construction Sector Shows Interest in Captive Insurance

8 mins; August 24, 2023

Delaware's Taylor: IRS Focus on Small Captives Sparks Rise in Dissolution Requests

5 mins; August 23, 2023

VCIA's Mead: Vermont Captives Emerge as Option for International Risk

8 mins; August 22, 2023

Tennessee's Wiedeman: Healthy Captives Are Well-Capitalized With Involved Boards

4 mins; August 21, 2023

NC's Gorman: Legislation Set to Boost North Carolina's Captive Insurance Industry

3 mins; August 18, 2023

Utah's Wegkamp: State Simplifies Captive Formation, Adjusts Capitalization Requirements

8 mins; August 17, 2023

AM Best Captive Insurance Panel: Rated Captives See Strong Performance

8 mins; August 16, 2023

Captive Expert Panel: Parametric Cover Gains a Foothold as Regulators, Others Adapt

15 mins; August 15, 2023

Vermont's Nevins: Latest Captive Regulatory Update Includes Strengthened Confidential

12 mins; August 14, 2023

AM Best: MENA Markets More Stable Despite Headwinds

14 mins; August 11, 2023

Conning’s Citroen: Economy, Labor Drive Downtick in State Credit Quality Outlook

15 mins; August 10, 2023

AM Best: Workers' Compensation Remains a Profit Engine for P/C Industry

8 mins; August 09, 2023

Munich Re: First-Half Convective Storms Cause $25 Billion in US Insured Loss

8 mins; August 08, 2023

Insurers Seek Claims Solutions

10 mins; August 07, 2023

Amalgamated Life CEO: Despite Potential Recession, Market Poised for Growth

24 mins; August 04, 2023

First State for Captive

9 mins; August 03, 2023

Lessons of Inflation

7 mins; August 02, 2023

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