AM BEST'S MONTHLY INSURANCE MAGAZINE
2020 VISION
Strategic Planning
From curating content for individual customers to tackling the industry’s image problem, insurance leaders weigh in on how to remain relevant in the new decade ahead.
- Kate Smith
- December 2019
MARINE INSURANCE
Uncharted Waters
A series of attacks on oil tankers near the Persian Gulf is driving up war risk premiums.
- Lori Chordas
- December 2019
REGULATORY/LAW
Marine Risks on the Rise
Marine insurance has seen changes in risks throughout the years and now faces even more challenges.
- Alicia Gurries
- December 2019
2020 VISION
The Show Must Go On
Mega-global events such as the upcoming Olympics and this year’s G20 and Rugby World Cup put a spotlight on Asia-based events.
- Meg Green
- December 2019
ASSET MANAGEMENT
A Fog of Uncertainty
Participants in a Best’s Review investing roundtable view the prolonged low rate environment as continuing to put pressure on portfolios. Everything else is anyone’s guess.
- Jeff Roberts
- December 2019
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Back to the Future
Insurers will be tested in 2020 as they face an uncertain political and economic landscape. Best’s Review speaks with insurance leaders about how to remain relevant in a time of rapid change. Also, Best’s Review examines marine war risk coverage.
- Patricia Vowinkel
- December 2019
AT LARGE
New Risk Reality
Insurers should be ready to fill the gaps in coverage.
- Tony Kuczinski
- December 2019
2020 VISION
Shift the Narrative
Willis Re International chairman urges the industry to create stories tailored to its customers about the importance of buying insurance protection.
- Meg Green
- December 2019
2020 VISION
Accelerated Change
Survey results reveal risk managers are increasingly worried about disruptions in the geopolitical landscape.
- Meg Green
- December 2019
CLIMATE CHANGE
Total Impact
Insurers are on the front lines dealing with increases in frequency and severity of natural catastrophes in the wake of climate change.
- Meg Green
- December 2019
LIFE INSURANCE
A New Game
When insurers and insurtechs engage with each other, it accelerates the speed of change and forces both sides to up their game.
- Kate Smith
- December 2019
RISK ADVISER
No Place to Hide
As active assailant attacks occur in numerous venues, the focus must be on prevention and new coverages.
- Peter Bransden
- December 2019
TECHNOLOGY
Unlocking the Potential
Blockchain is the key to insurance ecosystem transformation.
- Jim Bramblet and Matt Lehman
- December 2019
NEXT WAVE
Year in Review
Lessons learned in 2019 will be useful to take into the new year.
- Carly Burnham
- December 2019
THE LAST WORD
Going to the Extreme
Rising risk exposures from extreme sports are driving the need for specialized insurance coverages in the surplus lines market.
- Lori Chordas
- December 2019
INSURANCE MARKETING
Marketing Matters
Nationwide’s Cathy Lanning discusses effective insurance marketing and how she and her team are leveraging the brand in new ways.
- Lori Chordas
- December 2019
INLAND MARINE INSURANCE
Carrying a Heavy Load
Cargo risks, such as food safety and identity theft, are testing the resourcefulness of inland marine carriers.
- Meg Green
- December 2019
A GLOBAL CONVERSATION
Marine Life
Industry professionals talk to AMBestTV about the challenges in the marine insurance market.
- December 2019
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
Tokio Marine HCC Names Co-Chief Financial Officers
Also: Resolution Re appoints its first CEO, New York Life appoints chief financial officer and Hartford names chief information officer.
- December 2019
AM BEST TV AND RADIO
Jan. 1 Renewals,TRIPRA Among Issues at APCIA
AMBestTV reports on the annual American Property Casualty Insurance Association conference in Boston. Also, AMBestTV speaks with a number of high-profile industry leaders, including Starr’s Hank Greenberg and Arceo.ai’s Mario Vitale. AMBestRadio discusses professional liability as well as DNA science.
- December 2019
AM BEST WEBINARS
State of Muni Bond Market, Making Decisions With Data
An AM Best webinar explores where insurers are discovering opportunities in municipal bonds. Also, a look at factors important to writers of homeowners.
- December 2019
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