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All companies listed are life/health or property/casualty insurers in the United States and Canada that underwent changes in January 2020.
Posted: May 29, 2020
Starr’s Greenberg lobbies Congress to shield insurers from uncovered business interruption claims.
Posted: May 29, 2020
The plan must be confirmed by a judge to go into effect—however a hearing date has not yet been set.
Posted: May 29, 2020
The industry says the governor’s order jeopardizes the stability of the state’s workers’ comp system.
Posted: May 29, 2020
In disputed cases, the regulator will rule on the meaning and effect of some policy wording.
Posted: May 29, 2020
Also: Arkansas has new commissioner; Farmers New World Life names president and former NAPSLO president dies From COVID-19 complications.
Posted: May 29, 2020
COVID-19 is shining a spotlight on the need for predictive infectious disease modeling to help insurers project the onset and spread of costly outbreaks.
Posted: May 29, 2020
In times of crisis, empathy and understanding are more important than ever.
Posted: May 29, 2020
The journey to digital evolution moves insurers from transformation to innovation to reach customers.
Posted: May 29, 2020
Insurance industry CEOs step into the spotlight in TV and social media ads to deliver messages about their commitment to customers and the resilience of their organizations in the midst of the pandemic.
Posted: May 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of continuity, community and cyber resiliency.
Posted: May 29, 2020
AM Best: Forcing insurers to cover business interruption claims retroactively would have grave implications for the industry.
Posted: May 29, 2020
Insurance coverage during the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1920 was much different than it is today.
Posted: May 29, 2020
Insurers are positioning themselves to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank in the event of further financial stress.
Posted: May 29, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic will rank as one of the biggest catastrophes ever for the insurance industry. Hurricanes, floods and wildfires, however, remain threats that will demand attention.
Posted: May 29, 2020
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The possible impact COVID-19 will have on commercial property insurance lines remains uncertain, but it is likely many claims will be coming before the courts.
Posted: Apr 30, 2020
Insurance business transfers are poised to take off in the United States as more states enact laws and regulations allowing the process.
Posted: Apr 30, 2020
AM Best analysts discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the U.S. insurance sector and the outlook for global reinsurance in an AM Best webinar. Also, the insurtech movement is uncovering new pathways for insurers.
Posted: Apr 30, 2020
AMBestTV and AMBestRadio report on the insurance implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic turmoil.
Posted: Apr 30, 2020
Study: COVID-19 treatment could cost insurers up to $556 billion over next two years.
Posted: Apr 30, 2020