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Ransomware Attacks Escalate, Push Cyber Insurers to Respond

The October issue also focuses on the auto insurtech sector and includes AM Best’s exclusive rankings of the top auto writers.

Posted: Sep 30, 2021

Taking a Leap

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

NAMIC’s New President-CEO Embarks on a Mission ‘to Be the Voice of the Mutual Industry’

Neil Alldredge talks to AM Best TV about the organization’s future post-COVID and how mutuals’ unique business model serves them well.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Health Apps Must Focus on Immediate Desires (Put Down the Doughnut)

Human motivation should be at the heart of digital wellness design.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Insurers Increasingly Seeing Private Equity Enter Investment Portfolios and the Boardroom

Once seen as a realm of buyouts and structured finance, private equity firms are learning to appreciate insurers for the lower yield and reliable credit markets they represent. Meanwhile, insurers stung by low interest rates see a chance for higher i...

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Partners Say Amazon Digital Insurance Network Offers Growth Potential

Marsh: Organizations are increasingly seeking to offer a variety of insurance products to third parties and customers, with a digital-first delivery strategy.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

VCIA: Vermont New Captive Licenses Experience Growth Spurt in 2020

The hard market in insurance has spurred many organizations to look at their risk and how to finance it.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Mergers, Acquisition, State Action and Name, Domiciliary and Ownership Changes

WellCare Health Plans of Tennessee, Universal and Western General are among the U.S. life/health and property/casualty insurers that have experienced a corporate change.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Panelists Examine a Global Reinsurance Market Grappling With COVID, Natural Disasters

Professionals also offer their thoughts on the captive insurance sector as well as current economic and industry outlooks for the Caribbean region.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Trending Research Includes Reports on Private Equity and Ransomware

Other trending research includes a report on the impact of ESG factors on AM Best ratings and a report on Florida’s difficult market.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Coalition Enters Cyber Excess Market in Canada

The move follows on the heels of Coalition’s launch into the country’s insurance market in 2020.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

UK Treasury, Lloyd’s Team Up on Reinsurance Scheme

The scheme covers costs incurred if lockdowns are reimposed that cause the cancellation of a live event.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Sponsorship Deal With PGA Continues; Insurance Advertisers’ Overall Spend Dipped Slightly in 2020

American Family Insurance extends its PGA Tour tournament sponsorship, and sectors like life insurance saw a drop in advertising spending last year during the pandemic while auto insurers slightly increased their spend.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

FM Global Names New President, CEO to Succeed Thomas A. Lawson, Makes Executive Appointments

Also, Westfield taps former Vantage Risk head to lead new specialty venture and Beazley names new chief operating officer.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Health Insurance Startup’s App Can Predict Cost of Any Medical Procedure

Sidecar Health CEO: Price transparency and incentives are changing health care.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

Author Looks at the Future of Insurance for Startups

Bryan Falchuk’s latest book also addresses how a new generation of carriers is rethinking customers’ evolving needs.

Posted: Aug 31, 2021