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3:47

AM Best: Medicaid Redeterminations Put Pressure on...

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2025/04/16

AM Best Associate Director Jason Hopper and Industry Analyst Kaitlin Piasecki discuss a new Best's Special Report that finds eligibility redeterminations after public health emergencies are leading to a mismatch between acuity and rates.

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6:16

Insurmark’s Dickson: As Tornado Season Intensifies,...

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2025/04/15

John Dickson, CEO and president of Insurmark, discusses the rising frequency and severity of tornadoes, wind, and hail storms, the evolving insurance landscape, and the critical steps homeowners and agents should take to mitigate risk and ensure adequate coverage.

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23:43

Author: Book Unravels the Complexity of Claims-Made...

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2025/04/11

In his book, Claims-Made Insurance: The Policy That Changed the Industry, Fisher Consulting President Frederick Fisher explores the intricacies of claims-made policies, offering a comprehensive guide to their evolution, components and challenges.

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14:16

Issues & Answers: Evolution of Risk

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2025/04/10

John Lopes, executive vice president, Nationwide Alternative Ventures and Emerging Markets, said that given the size and scope of the company, Nationwide is one of the most diversified carriers in the U.S.

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8:25

AM Best: ILS Market Posts Stellar Returns Yet Again...

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2025/04/09

Wai Tang, senior director, and Matt Tuite, director, both of AM Best, discuss a new Best's Special Report that finds ILS capacity reached a record high in 2024, as did issuance of 144A natural catastrophe bonds.

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12:55

Bermuda’s Williams-Charles: Long-Term Insurance...

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2025/04/08

Suzanne Williams-Charles, CEO of Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers and Reinsurers, discusses how the island is balancing robust regulation with innovation in life and annuity markets.

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18:55

Hartford Financial's Kubursi: D&O Insurers Must...

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2025/04/07

While cyber is becoming more of an operational risk, increased severity trends and emerging technologies such as AI are raising concerns, said Ziad Kubursi, head of Financial & Executive Liability, Hartford Financial.

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3:03

AM Best: Need for Financial Flexibility Leads to...

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2025/04/03

Rapid premium rate increases, coupled with pockets of higher reinsurance pricing, also expands the need for higher capital, said Jason Hopper, associate director, AM Best, discussing a new Best's Special Report.

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5:46

AM Best: Innovative Changes Ahead for US Life/Annuity...

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2025/04/02

AM Best Director Edward Kohlberg highlights a new Best's Market Segment Report that determines that economic conditions, regulatory frameworks and engaging products will reshape the future of the Life/Annuity market.

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14:38

SIAA’s Meinen: Harnessing AI and Data Intelligence...

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2025/04/01

David Meinen, CIO at SIAA, discusses how artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and high-quality data are revolutionizing independent insurance agencies, enabling them to enhance customer relationships, improve underwriting, and drive business growth in an increasingly competitive market.

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18:08

Breaking Down Insurance Barriers: How Prasath...

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2025/03/31

With over 14,000 YouTube subscribers and 21,000 LinkedIn connections, Prasath Parthiban, host of the PNC Insurance Helpline, is on a mission to make insurance concepts accessible by empowering small business owners, newcomers, and industry professionals alike through short, insightful, and non-monetized videos.

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23:49

LexisNexis’ Baker: How Digital Health Data Is...

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2025/03/27

Justin Baker, AVP of life insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, discusses how the industry is leveraging electronic health records and real-time health insights to enhance underwriting, improve risk assessment, and expand access to coverage.

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11:25

AM Best: Déjà vu All Over Again--More Secondary...

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2025/03/26

AM Best Senior Director Jacqalene Lentz outlines a new Best's Market Segment Report that finds despite weather-related catastrophe losses, overall P/C underwriting results improved in 2024, and AM Best expects the industry to build on its solid rebound in 2025.

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15:52

SAS Institute’s Manchester: Insurers Must Balance...

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2025/03/25

Franklin Manchester, global insurance strategic advisor at SAS Institute explais how insurance leaders face a growing ethical responsibility to close the global protection gap — leveraging AI, data, and technology to build resilient communities while overcoming trust barriers and adapting to climate-driven risks.

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3:29

AM Best: Rating Upgrades Up for P/C, but Downgrades...

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2025/03/24

AM Best Industry Analyst Helen Andersen discusses two new Best's Special Reports on property/casualty and life/health 2024 rating trends.

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33:24

Crum & Forster at 200: New Book Salutes a Legacy of...

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2025/03/21

Marc Adee, CEO, Crum & Forster, chronicles the company's two centuries of history, from insuring New York City buildings to delivering diverse risk solutions.

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15:22

NCD’s Melamed: Regulatory Shifts and Consumer Demand...

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2025/03/20

Sam Melamed, CEO of NCD, discusses the evolving landscape of standalone dental insurance, exploring how shifting regulations, consumer preferences, and Medicare and ACA dynamics are influencing market opportunities and challenges.

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7:33

AM Best: US Health Insurers Met Challenges in 2024,...

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2025/03/19

Joseph Zazzera, director, and Jon Housel, senior financial analyst, both of AM Best, discuss a new Best's Market Segment Report that finds capitalization and liquidity remain strong, but the segment faces several earnings headwinds.

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7:13

Zinnia’s Medd: How Technology Is Shaping the Future...

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2025/03/18

Brad Medd, chief technology officer, Zinnia, discusses how rising annuity sales are driving the need for digital transformation, pushing insurers to embrace real-time technology for a smooth customer-centric experience.

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9:40

PropertyLens‘ Frady: Infrastructure Investments and...

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2025/03/17

Bob Frady, co-founder of PropertyLens, discusses how infrastructure spending, data analytics, and insurtech startups are transforming risk modeling, enabling insurers to move from broad-stroke rating to hyper-local assessments.

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