Best's Review

Election Effects

A Biden administration might signal the return to a dual regulatory dynamic for insurers.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

A Disciplined Response

Middle East and North Africa insurers change underwriting approach in response to quarantines, low oil prices.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

Customers First

Insurers must offer quality customer service—especially during a hard market.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

The Great Unknowns

Workers’ comp insurers face many uncertainties around COVID-related claims.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

AM Best: UK, European Insurers Under Increasing Pressure

Persistent low interest rates, other economic forces, and regulation have joined pandemic-related coverage as lingering issues, according to AM Best analysts.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

2021: The Year of Liability Claims

Pandemic-related claims and complaints are expected to keep insurers and courts particularly busy into the new year.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

(Climate) Change for the Better

Peak Re CEO Franz Hahn says the insurance industry should partner with government and academia to fast-track responses to global warming.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

Meeting the COVID Challenge

Insurance industry event organizers keep options open, but many move to hybrid conferences amid 2021 pandemic uncertainty.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

A Simpler Solution

India’s insurance regulator mandates that life insurers offer a basic policy to individuals between 18 and 65 without restrictions on gender, place of residence, travel, occupation or educational qualifications.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

Burning at Both Ends

As consumers used to a bull market seek investment gains over guaranteed income, historically low interest rates complicate efforts of providers to meet the challenge.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

Insurtech Moves

Noteworthy developments for insurtechs include IPOs and mergers. Best’s Review also provides listings and coverage of insurers in India and in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Posted: Dec 31, 2020

What’s Ahead

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Global Events Affect Cyber, Tapping Vehicle Data and a Look at Crop Insurance

AM Best also comments on P/C impairments, LIBOR transition and Hurricane Eta.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Programs That Produce

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Despite Pandemic, Health Insurers Report Record 2Q Earnings

The scope of legal immunity for nurses offered by some states has not been tested yet, reinsurance renewal discussions are starting earlier, and the shift to remote work opened vistas for hackers. AMBestTV and AMBestAudio report on stories from a num...

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Nurses Could Face Liability Claims Due to COVID-19

AM Best: Food additives could be next A&E risk.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Strength Through Specialization

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

On the Horizon

Allianz chief claims officer: Businesses look to repatriate supply chains.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Chain Reaction

Lloyd’s CEO says Blueprint Two will achieve approved and clear data standards to support the next generation of placement platforms and solutions including a new Lloyd’s marketplace gateway.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

A Better Connection

Florida cuts workers’ comp rates, and delay sought in long-term contract changes.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

NAMIC Questions California Nonrenewal Moratorium Order

Conduit targets an excess-of-loss and quota share book of treaty reinsurance business across P/C lines.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Startup Reinsurer Aims for $1.1 Billion London Listing

Pat Saporito’s book and workshop provide carriers with prescriptive, practical ways to evolve data and analytics skills.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Driving More Value From Data

AIG names chief diversity officer, WTW names director of climate transition risk, Guy Carpenter hires chief human resources officer, Starr Insurance gets new head of global aviation, and BCBSA names president, CEO.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Everest Re Names Group CFO and Group COO

A different approach can help boost networking when in-person interactions are rare.

Posted: Nov 30, 2020