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  1. 18H AGO

    Zurich’s Giliberto: Competitive Landscape, Emerging Risks in Private D&O

    Paul Giliberto, head of management liability, private non-profit, Zurich Insurance, discusses the evolving private directors and officers insurance market, highlighting increased competition, the impact of M&A slowdowns and emerging risks such as rising bankruptcies and interest rate pressures. Giliberto spoke with AM Best TV at the PLUS D&O Symposium in New York City.

    7 min

  2. 1D AGO

    LexisNexis’ Baker: How Digital Health Data Is Transforming Life Underwriting

    Justin Baker, AVP of life insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, discusses how the industry is leveraging electronic health records and real-time health insights to enhance underwriting, improve risk assessment, and expand access to coverage.

    24 min

  3. 2D AGO

    AM Best: Déjà vu All Over Again--More Secondary Events as US P/C Industry Marches Toward Rate Adequacy

    AM Best Senior Director Jacqalene Lentz outlines a new Best's Market Segment Report that finds despite weather-related catastrophe losses, overall P/C underwriting results improved in 2024, and AM Best expects the industry to build on its solid rebound in 2025.

    11 min

  4. 3D AGO

    SAS Institute’s Manchester: Insurers Must Balance Ethics, Innovation, and Climate Resilience

    Franklin Manchester, global insurance strategic advisor at SAS Institute explais how insurance leaders face a growing ethical responsibility to close the global protection gap — leveraging AI, data, and technology to build resilient communities while overcoming trust barriers and adapting to climate-driven risks.

    16 min

  5. 4D AGO

    AM Best: Rating Upgrades Up for P/C, but Downgrades Outnumber Upgrades for Life/Health in 2024

    AM Best Industry Analyst Helen Andersen discusses two new Best's Special Reports on property/casualty and life/health 2024 rating trends.

    3 min

  6. MAR 21

    Crum & Forster at 200: New Book Salutes a Legacy of Innovation, Leadership

    Marc Adee, CEO, Crum & Forster, chronicles the company's two centuries of history, from insuring New York City buildings to delivering diverse risk solutions.

    33 min

  7. MAR 20

    NCD’s Melamed: Regulatory Shifts and Consumer Demand Are Reshaping the Standalone Dental Insurance Market

    Sam Melamed, CEO of NCD, discusses the evolving landscape of standalone dental insurance, exploring how shifting regulations, consumer preferences, and Medicare and ACA dynamics are influencing market opportunities and challenges.

    15 min

  8. MAR 19

    AM Best: US Health Insurers Met Challenges in 2024, but Pressures Expected to Persist in 2025

    Joseph Zazzera, director, and Jon Housel, senior financial analyst, both of AM Best, discuss a new Best's Market Segment Report that finds capitalization and liquidity remain strong, but the segment faces several earnings headwinds.

    8 min
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