AM BEST'S MONTHLY INSURANCE MAGAZINE
AUTO INSURANCE
Independent Streak
Independent agents take the spotlight following moves by Allstate, Nationwide and others. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- Lori Chordas
- October 2020
BEST'S RANKINGS
Top Auto Writers
Ranked by 2019 direct premiums written.Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- October 2020
LIFE INSURANCE
Lands of Opportunity
Rising ranks of the middle class, wealth creation and an existing protection gap make Asia’s lucrative insurance market ripe for multinational players to stake their claims. But the region’s diverse cultures and regulatory frameworks also make it a complex environment.
- Terrence Dopp
- October 2020
REGULATORY/LAW
ESG Comes to the Fore
Many insurance companies look at environmental, social and governance criteria as part of making future plans.
- Howard Mills
- October 2020
REINSURANCE
A Complex Situation
AM Best: A combination of positives and negatives has led to a stable outlook for the reinsurance sector.
- Meg Green
- October 2020
LIFE REINSURANCE
Chart a Course
The landscape for U.S. life/annuity reinsurance is becoming more complex and intermediaries are stepping in to help navigate the challenges.
- Mike Kaster
- October 2020
RISK ADVISER
Outer Limits
Looking out peripherally to identify emerging risks and then taking action is sound risk management.
- Lance Ewing
- October 2020
AT LARGE
Transforming Auto Claims
Claims maturity follows a three-stage model.
- Bill Pieroni
- October 2020
BOOKS
Insurance Exec Memoir
Brian O’Hara shares stories and wisdom from his career as the founding president of XL Capital.
- Meg Green
- October 2020
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Autos and Agents
Best’s Review publishes AM Best’s top auto insurer rankings and looks at auto insurance distribution strategies as Allstate makes a deal to boost its presence with independent agents.
- Patricia Vowinkel
- October 2020
INSURTECHS
Finding Their Footing
First-half P/C insurtech net losses narrow or move to profit as businesses mature.
- Renée Kiriluk-Hill
- October 2020
BEST'S RANKINGS
U.S. Life/Health — 2019 Assets Distribution
Ranked by 2019 total admitted assets.
- October 2020
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
American Family Insurance Names CEO-Elect
Also, AIG names CEO of general insurance; Chubb chooses leaders for North America and global underwriting, claims; USAA creates chief brand officer role and Woodrow Cross, founder of Cross Insurance, dies at 103.
- October 2020
INSURANCE MARKETING
Partner Up
AIG extends its sponsorship of the LPGA Tour’s oldest major championship and an insurer continues its sponsorship of a Canadian football team after it changes its name.
- Lori Chordas
- October 2020
THE LAST WORD
Silent Movies
Sales of TV and film production insurance are starting to rebound after COVID-19 upended the industries and brought productions to a halt for several months
- Lori Chordas
- October 2020
TECHNOLOGY
In the Cloud
Migrating systems to the cloud in the age of COVID and climate change has several advantages.
- Julien Victor
- October 2020
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Headwinds Remain
AM Best webinar: Canada’s property/casualty sector fares better than the life/health business in the COVID era.
- David Pilla
- October 2020
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Legal Issues
London market trade group warns on solicitors coverage shortfalls.
- David Pilla
- October 2020
IN THE NEWS
Aon: COVID-19 Improves Reinsurance Demand
Rising risk exposures and increasing risk awareness are translating into a greater need for reinsurance.
- David Pilla
- October 2020
IN THE NEWS
Swiss Re: Prices to Rise to Cover Increasing Loss Trends
To achieve a reasonable return on equity through 2021, nonlife insurers in G7 markets need to improve underwriting margins.
- Timothy Darragh
- October 2020
IN THE NEWS
Regulatory Update
The NAIC seeks comment on annuity model; two states seek to block limited health plans and Nevada law shields casinos from COVID liability.
- October 2020
WHAT AM BEST SAYS
Obstacles Remain
AM Best: Low interest rates, potential ‘fallen angels’ challenge life/annuity writers.
- John Weber
- October 2020
AM BEST RESEARCH & COMMENTARY
Reinsurance Sector Outlook Is Stable Amidst Pandemic
AM Best also notes underwriting gains for Medicare Advantage and comments on group capital rules in Hong Kong.
- October 2020
CORPORATE CHANGES
State Actions, Domiciliary Changes, Mergers
Cypress Texas Insurance Co. and Centurion Casualty Co. are among the property/casualty insurers in the United States that have had a merger, a change of domicile or another corporate change.
- October 2020
AM BEST TV AND AUDIO
The Challenge of Predicting Unexpected Perils
Satellites track insurers’ moving assets in times of peril, hurricane response plans need review and coverage from VCIA’s virtual conference. AMBestTV and AMBestAudio report on stories from a number of sectors within the insurance industry.
- October 2020
AM BEST WEBINARS
Modeling for US Perils, Hot Topics in Canada,Tapping Into Pet Insurance
Experts discuss the technical advances of U.S. peril models for earthquake, hurricane and flood, industry issues in Canada and how insurers can embrace new strategies to tap into the pet insurance market.
- October 2020
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