A.M. BEST'S MONTHLY INSURANCE MAGAZINE
COVER STORY
The Data Antidote
Claims data proves a valuable weapon in the fight against opioid misuse.
- Kate Smith
- September 2018
CLAIMS
Making Adjustments
Soon more claims adjuster jobs will be available than professionals to fill them, leaving insurers scrambling to fill the gap.
- Lori Chordas
- September 2018
CLAIMS
Claiming Progress
Technology is transforming life claims management, reducing the time it takes to process and pay claims. Executives at two major life insurers discuss issues including digital transformation and the opioid epidemic.
- Jeff Roberts
- September 2018
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Collaborative Growth
Insurers, still desperate for yield, are partnering with external asset managers in innovative ways.
- Jeff Roberts
- September 2018
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
An Unexpected Antidote
Claims data turns up important clues that are helping to identify cases that could require early intervention.
- Patricia Vowinkel
- September 2018
CLAIMS
Analytical Impact
Social media, wearables and predictive analytics are helping insurers to battle claims fraud while increasing customer satisfaction.
- John Czuba
- September 2018
MUTUAL INSURERS
Mutual Concerns
Experts from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies plead their case for a U.S. disaster policy, express concerns about U.S. versus international regulations and discuss the impact of insurtech on the mutual insurance sector.
- John Weber
- September 2018
AT LARGE
Trade War Casualties
Policyholders are in the crosshairs when tariffs increase.
- Robert P. Hartwig
- September 2018
NEXT WAVE
The Human Touch
Apps, lower prices and faster quotes can’t replace the importance of person-to-person contact.
- Carly Burnham
- September 2018
TECHNOLOGY
A Focus on Data
IT resiliency orchestration can simplify disaster recovery management to reduce risk and improve efficiency in data security.
- Gates Ouimette
- September 2018
REGULATORY/LAW
Complicated Cats
Losses caused by multiple perils such as wind, rain, hail and flooding often create complex insurance coverage issues.
- Alycen A. Moss
- September 2018
LAST WORD
A New Lease on Life
Celebrities are investing in insurance startups, including a life insurance company that uses technology to simplify the application and qualification process.
- Lori Chordas
- September 2018
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
Nationwide Names Jim Fowler Chief Information Officer
Other changes include Willis Towers Watson extending the contract of its CEO and a new COO of insurance operations at Markel.
- September 2018
WHAT A.M. BEST SAYS
Report Examines the Legal Professional Liability Market
Best's Market Segment Report (Excerpt): LPL Insurers Address Changing Claim Trends, Emerging Risks (July 18, 2018).
- A.M. Best Company
- September 2018
INSURANCE MARKETING
Running Ahead
Cigna, Liberty Insurance and Aflac pursue sponsorships, marketing initiatives.
- Lori Chordas
- September 2018
A GLOBAL CONVERSATION
Claim Check
Insurance industry professionals speak to A.M. BestTV about the future of claims.
- September 2018
SPOTLIGHT
Group Capital Calculation
Michael Consedine, the chief executive officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, said the NAIC remains on track to have a group capital calculation ready for field testing in 2019.
- Thomas Harman
- September 2018
REGULATORY UPDATE
IAIS Estimates Number of IAIGs
Plus NAIC on suitability standard for annuity model law.
- September 2018
A.M. BEST WEBINARS
Webinars in Focus
Cyber intruders target the insurance legal community.
- September 2018
A.M. BEST'S TV & RADIO
Political Change in Mexico. Digital Marketing Strategies. Captives.
A.M. Best TV speaks with Alfonso Novelo, director of analytics, and Eli Sanchez, senior financial analyst, A.M. Best, about the change in administrations in Mexico. A.M. Best Radio speaks with Bob Hartwig of the University of South Carolina.
- September 2018
WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS
Captive Insights
Regulations, domicile choice and the impact of enterprise risk management are hot topics for the captive insurance business.
- Best's Review Staff
- September 2018
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Mergers and Acquisitions
The number of mergers and acquisitions in the global insurance industry continued to increase in the first half of 2018, according to Clyde & Co.
- September 2018
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The Question
Insurtechs have pitched a lot of innovative ideas. Which have been the best?
Email your answer to bestreviewcomment@ambest.com.
Responses will be published in a future issue.
