AM BEST'S MONTHLY INSURANCE MAGAZINE
RISK: BIOMETRICS
Without Consent
A deluge of class action lawsuits involving the use and collection of biometric information is creating new concerns for insurers, including the potential for costly claims settlements and a new swath of directors and officers claims. Special Risk Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
- Lori Chordas
- April 2020
RISK: LITIGATION
Legal Maneuvers
Casualty insurers try to catch up to a shifting litigation landscape. Special Risk Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
- Kate Smith
- April 2020
RISK: SUSTAINABILITY
A Renewed Focus
Insurance sustainability measures to concentrate on investment, partners and companies. Special Risk Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
- Timothy Darragh
- April 2020
RISK: SMART CITIES
Living 'on’ the Grid
As urban areas are being transformed into smart cities, insurers must be aware of the emerging risks that follow. Special Risk Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
- Thom Rickert
- April 2020
RISK: 5G TECHNOLOGY
Need for Speed
5G could engineer losses out of insurance, but the technology doesn’t come without risks. Special Risk Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
- Kate Smith
- April 2020
LIFE INSURANCE
Panning for Gold
As life insurers search for ways to boost business, pension risk transfers may be just the gems they are looking for.
- Terrence Dopp
- April 2020
AT LARGE
Empowering Agents
Data shows partnering with agents enables success.
- Bill Pieroni
- April 2020
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
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.
- Patricia Vowinkel
- April 2020
RISK: A GLOBAL CONVERSATION
Pandemic Viewpoints
Industry experts talk to AMBestTV about how COVID-19 is impacting the insurance market. Special Risk Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
- April 2020
WHAT AM BEST SAYS
Eyeing Innovation
AM Best examines innovation in the insurance industry.
- John Weber
- April 2020
RISK ADVISER
Hard Times
With tighter underwriting and reduced limits in play, the industry must work together to maintain profitability.
- Lance Ewing
- April 2020
REGULATORY/LAW
The New Paradigm
Insurers face a challenge in trying to balance the use of new technology and respecting consumers’ privacy.
- Howard Mills
- April 2020
TECHNOLOGY
Frame of Mind
Having a technology mindset is key to building an insurer’s financial future.
- Darcy Dague
- April 2020
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
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.
- April 2020
THE LAST WORD
Animal House
Wild animals that somehow make their way into a home can wreak havoc. But most homeowners policies exclude coverage for damages caused by many of those uninvited guests.
- Lori Chordas
- April 2020
NEXT WAVE
Water Works
There’s a place for crying in the workplace, particularly in the insurance business.
- Carly Burnham
- April 2020
INSURANCE MARKETING
Change Agents
Westfield’s Robyn Hahn discusses the role marketers play in meeting the evolving needs of their customers and working with business units across the organization.
- Lori Chordas
- April 2020
AM BEST TV & RADIO
PLUS Symposium and Loss Creep
AMBestTV reports on issues discussed at the Professional Liability Underwriters Society’s D&O Symposium in New York and Artemis ILS New York event, in addition to offering AM Best Rating Services insights. Loss creep and reserve charges were common topics.
- April 2020
AM BEST WEBINARS
The Evolution of Cyber Claims; State of the Directors and Officers Insurance Market
How cyber claims are evolving and emerging areas of liability exposure are examined in an AM Best webinar. Also, a deep dive into the directors and officers insurance sector.
- April 2020
BEST'S RESEARCH
Best’s Analysis
Best’s Insurance News & Analysis subscribers can download PDF copies of all Best’s Special Reports, Best’s Commentaries and Best’s Market Segment Reports along with any supporting spreadsheet data.
- April 2020
Best's Calendar
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