AM BEST'S MONTHLY INSURANCE MAGAZINE
STARTUPS: CENTERS OF EXPERTISE
Centers of Expertise
Though insurtech hubs can be found around the world, certain places are known for a particular type of talent or a particular type of startup.
- Kate Smith
- March 2019
STARTUPS: COMMERCIAL LINES
Taking Care of Business
Insurtechs look to ease pain points in commercial lines.
- Kate Smith
- March 2019
LIFE INSURANCE
Decoding the Connection
USAA’s Bill White flew F-14s in the Navy. Now his mission is designing innovative life products as the insurer tries to find a substitute for paramedical exams.
- Jeff Roberts
- March 2019
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Joining the Movement
Asset managers are taking an active role in environmental, social and governance investing, even if their objective is using risk analysis and pricing tools more than doing good in society.
- Jeff Roberts
- March 2019
EDITOR'S DESK
The Insurtech Marketplace
From the Editor’s Desk: Insurtech startups mature, tackle new problems … and still draw a crowd. March’s issue also examines environmental, social and governance investing.
- Patricia Vowinkel
- March 2019
STARTUPS: UNICORNS
Uncovering the Unicorns
A growing number of insurtechs are exceeding $1 billion in valuation and gaining unicorn status.
- Lori Chordas
- March 2019
STARTUPS: EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW
A Combined Approach
Startupbootcamp InsurTech’s VanderLinden: Insurers must implement incremental innovation and disruptive innovation at the same time.
- Kate Smith
- March 2019
RISK MANAGEMENT
Megatrend Watch
Four manageable risks that will impact the insurance industry in 2019.
- Louie Castoria and Mary Jo Barry
- March 2019
SPECIALTY COVERAGE
Building Blocks
Allied World’s Kleabir: Construction boom strains workforce, safety.
- Meg Green
- March 2019
THE NEXT WAVE
Say Yes
Looking to give your career a boost? Put your hand up and volunteer for new opportunities.
- Carly Burnham
- March 2019
RISK ADVISER
Buckle Up
Directors and officers insurance rates for public companies likely to harden in 2019.
- Kara Altenbaumer-Price
- March 2019
REGULATORY/LAW
Privacy Concerns
In the age of insurtech, consumers must be aware of what information insurers are sharing with third parties.
- Stephanie Lemoine
- March 2019
THE LAST WORD
Driving Down Hacks
Trillium Secure CEO David Uze is touring the nation to raise awareness about vehicular cyberattack threats.
- Lori Chordas
- March 2019
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
New CEO at Prudential Plc North America
Also: MetLife names successor to CEO Kandarian, MMC’s Mercer has new CEO and a new commissioner is named in Michigan.
- March 2019
INSURANCE MARKETING
Sailing Ahead
Erie Insurance sponsors Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes and Farmers Insurance has debuted its first three-part episodic ad series.
- Lori Chordas
- March 2019
A GLOBAL CONVERSATION
Special Solutions
Experts in the specialty lines, program and surplus lines markets discuss the challenges and new strategies facing this part of the insurance industry with AMBestTV.
- March 2019
IN THE NEWS
Willis Re: ILS Capital Reached $93 Billion in 2018
Recent deals include California wildfire liability cover.
- David Pilla
- March 2019
IN THE NEWS
Regulatory Update
Guidance on data use in NY and auto insurance in Florida are a focus.
- March 2019
WHAT AM BEST SAYS
Competition, Emerging Trends Hit D&O Market
Best’s Market Segment Report (Excerpt): Emerging Risks and Greater Complexity Challenge D&O Insurers (Jan. 28, 2019)
- March 2019
AM BEST WEBINARS
A Changing Claims Process
An AM Best webinar features experts exploring how technology and other factors are impacting the claims process. Also, a look at how the business model for financial advice is transforming.
- March 2019
AM BEST TV & RADIO
P/C Joint Industry Forum, Cat Losses and Exposures
AMBestTV reports on the Property/Casualty Insurance Joint Industry Forum in New York, where P/C industry leaders were optimistic about 2019. Also an insurance leader is honored.
- March 2019
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