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Zurich North America Names Ben Harper Head of Corporate Sustainability

Also: Tennessee names new insurance director; Guardian CIO retires and successor named and Mutual of Omaha names CFO.

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

Frame of Mind

Having a technology mindset is key to building an insurer’s financial future.

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

The New Paradigm

Insurers face a challenge in trying to balance the use of new technology and respecting consumers’ privacy.

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

Hard Times

With tighter underwriting and reduced limits in play, the industry must work together to maintain profitability.

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

Eyeing Innovation

AM Best examines innovation in the insurance industry.

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

Pandemic Viewpoints

Industry experts talk to AMBestTV about how COVID-19 is impacting the insurance market. Special Risk Section sponsored by LexisNexis.

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

Human vs. Ostrich

April’s issue focuses on risks, ranging from litigation to regulation, pandemics and smart cities. Also, a look at pension risk transfer deals.

Posted: Mar 31, 2020

Joint Industry Forum, Leader of the Year and Coronavirus

AMBestTV reports on two major gatherings of insurance luminaries: the annual Property/Casualty Insurance Joint Industry Forum and St. John’s University’s 25th annual Insurance Leader of the Year Awards Dinner. Video news also includes coverage of Pen...

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Setting a Record

Willis Towers Watson reports insurtech funding volume increased 25% in fourth quarter 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Regulatory Update

Pennsylvania court orders long-term care insurer into rehabilitation, District of Columbia and Tennessee name new insurance department heads.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

UK Motor Insurers’ Bureau Launches Whiplash Portal

New program touted as a milestone in changing the way whiplash injury claims are filed and paid.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

IRS Says It Puts an End to Misuse of Microcaptives

Crackdown on abusive microcaptives successful; 80% accept settlement offers.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Marsh Names Leader to the Newly Created Role of Head of Cyber, International

Also: Geico names successor to retiring CEO as do American Equity and Beta Healthcare Group; Philadelphia Insurance names chairman and president.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Looking Ahead

AM Best analyst explains how IFRS 17 will give a clearer view of insurers’ financials after it is implemented in 2022.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Brand Builders

Gallagher’s Chris Mead discusses effective branding strategies and harnessing the power of digital marketing.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

A Tall Tale

After holding the unofficial title of the world’s first skyscraper for more than four decades, the Home Insurance Building that once stood in Chicago may soon be dethroned of that designation.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Litigation Uptick

D&O insurers are seeing an increase in securities class action lawsuits.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Specialty Talk

Industry professionals discuss the hot topics and challenges facing the program, wholesale, and excess and surplus industry with AMBestTV.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Power to the People

Customer experience will continue to rule in 2020.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Find True North

Three northeastern U.S. cities have been dominant forces of insurtech innovation.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Beyond Bias

Diversity is good for business and essential for the long-term health of the insurance industry.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Stepping It Up

John Hancock’s Vitality program transforms the traditional static relationship of life insurance ownership into an interactive experience with their policyholders.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Making Change

Starr’s Greenberg discusses the need to continuously evolve. Lloyd’s of London goes through a self-imposed transformation. And two fraternal insurers join hands to overcome technology challenges.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

The Evolving Capabilities of AI, Developing Issues in the ILS Market

An AM Best webinar examines how artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping underwriters assess risk. Also, a look at the ILS market.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Clearing the Air

Opioid litigation is setting a precedent for future diesel fuel lawsuits.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020