AM BEST'S MONTHLY INSURANCE MAGAZINE
CEO INTERVIEWS
Remote Access
Insurance CEOs are adjusting to leading a remote workforce. Along the way, they’re learning about themselves, their people and what changes they want to continue when the global pandemic ends. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- Kate Smith
- July 2020
LIFE INSURANCE
Making the Jump
The realities of doing business during the global COVID-19 pandemic are forcing the notoriously slow-moving life insurance industry in many cases to leap into the digital age and make planned adjustments ahead of schedule.
- Terrence Dopp
- July 2020
REGULATORY/LAW
The BI Challenge
Kudos to those who during this time of pandemic understand risk and the insurance industry.
- Howard Mills
- July 2020
AT LARGE
Underspend, Overperform
How leading carriers defy conventional wisdom.
- Bill Pieroni
- July 2020
NEXT WAVE
Stay Connected
Keeping office traditions alive helps employees stay engaged in a remote work environment.
- Carly Burnham
- July 2020
THE LAST WORD
Hit the Right Note
Industry professionals are combining a passion for music and the skills gained from their avocation with their insurance careers.
- Lori Chordas
- July 2020
TECHNOLOGY
The New Normal
Insurers are finding ways to reshape digital strategies and investments in the midst of a pandemic.
- Deb Smallwood
- July 2020
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Leading Change
Insurance leaders discuss lessons learned from managing remote workforces. In the July issue, Best’s Review also presents its annual ranking of the top global brokers and rankings of top insurers.
- Patricia Vowinkel
- July 2020
GLOBAL BROKER RANKING
Top Global Insurance Brokers
Acrisure LLC and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants each jump two spots in ranking. China-based Fanhua makes a return. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- Best’s Review Staff
- July 2020
STANDING THE TEST OF TIME
Standing the Test of Time
A 147-year-old property/casualty insurer joined the ranks of companies that have maintained a Best’s Financial Strength Rating of A or higher for at least 75 years. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- Lori Chordas
- July 2020
AM BEST RANKINGS
Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers
Industry's admitted assets increased 8.2%. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- July 2020
AM BEST RANKINGS
Top 200 U.S. Property/Casualty Writers
Industry's net premiums written increased 3.2%. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- July 2020
AM BEST RANKINGS
Top 75 North American Public Insurers
Ranked by 2019 Revenue. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- July 2020
AM BEST RANKINGS
Top 75 North American Public Insurers
Ranked by 2019 Assets. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- July 2020
AM BEST RANKINGS
Top U.S. Holding Companies
Top 25 U.S. Holding Companies, 2019. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- July 2020
AM BEST RANKINGS
World's Largest Insurance Companies
Based on 2018 net non-banking assets and 2018 net premiums written. Special Section sponsored by LexisNexis.
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- July 2020
INSURANCE MARKETING
Come Together
Argo Group’s Leah Ohodnicki discusses the role marketers play in working with teams across the organization to drive revenue and attract top talent.
- Lori Chordas
- July 2020
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
Houston International Insurance Group Names CEO
Also: Topa names president and CEO, Maryland has new commissioner, Chubb names chief accounting officer and insurance industry loses two former leaders.
- July 2020
WHAT AM BEST SAYS
Lessons Learned
AM Best webinar: Initial COVID-19 stress test finds U.S., Canadian life/health writers most impacted.
- David Pilla
- July 2020
IN THE NEWS
Caribbean Cat Fund Covers Over $1 Billion in 2020 Risk
The European Union supports fund with grant of $11.2 million.
- David Pilla
- July 2020
IN THE NEWS
NY State Agrees to Fintech Cooperation Pact With France
Regulator says agreement will foster collaboration to support cross-border fintech developments.
- Timothy Darragh
- July 2020
IN THE NEWS
UK Launches Trade Credit Insurance Scheme
The scheme is available on a temporary basis and is available to insurers operating in the U.K. market.
- David Pilla
- July 2020
IN THE NEWS
Regulatory Update
Business interruption insurance task force proposed; NY addresses fast-tracking insurtechs and Florida cat fund not renewing reinsurance.
- July 2020
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Backstop Needed
Citing Europe and Canada, trade credit insurers seek U.S. government reinsurance in volatile market.
- David Pilla
- July 2020
INDUSTRY UPDATES
On the Rise
Willis Towers Watson: First-quarter commercial lines pricing up more than 6%.
- David Pilla
- July 2020
RESEARCH & COMMENTARY
AM Best Research & Commentary
AM Best expects the bail bond market to face legislative headwinds, sees reinsurers bracing for mortgage losses and says the D&O industry could face “seismic” changes. It also reports the results of its COVID-19 stress test of rated companies.
- July 2020
AM BEST TV & AUDIO
Industrywide Impact
Workers’ compensation insurance, commercial auto, life insurance and asset management are all facets of the insurance industry being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. Even hurricane forecasting can be affected. AMBestTV and AMBestAudio report on how the turmoil from the pandemic is impacting insurers.
- July 2020
AM BEST WEBINARS
Protecting Data, Fighting Cybercrime and a Look At COVID-19 Challenges
Industry experts discuss protecting customers’ data and keeping assets secure from cybercrime; claims professionals examine the issues confronting the claims sector, and developments shaping the post-COVID-19 era.
- July 2020
CORPORATE CHANGES
Corporate Changes
All companies listed are life/health or property/casualty insurers in the United States and Canada that recently underwent corporate changes.
- July 2020
WHAT READERS SAY
Positivity in Pandemic
Best’s Review recently asked that readers tell us some positive stories about how they have helped clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- July 2020
Most Read
| ‘Road to Oblivion’ |
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| The Rise of Runoffs |
| Rescued by Runoff |
| The COVID Catastrophe |
Most read based on past 60 days.
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The Question
Will the pandemic bring about any long-lasting changes to the insurance industry?
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