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4:44

AM Best: Hints of Trouble Resurface for Commercial...

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2023/01/09

New research from AM Best reveals that the U.S. commercial auto segment still faces challenges even after posting the best results in over a decade, said AM Best Senior Industry Analyst Christopher Graham.

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9:29

AM Best: NFIP Adrift But Private Flood Insurance...

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2023/01/06

New research from AM Best shows private carriers increased their total flood insurance by more than 40% in 2021, said AM Best Senior Industry Analyst Christopher Graham and Associate Director David Blades.

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6:45

AM Best: Inflationary Pressures, Elevated Loss...

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2023/01/05

The net underwriting loss reported for first-half 2022 was the worst in five years, said AM Best Associate Director David Blades and Associate Analyst Michael Vallario.

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8:36

AM Best: Florida Seeks to Repair Its Property...

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2023/01/04

The state is dependent on Florida-focused specialist insurers, which are disproportionately dependent on reinsurance, said AM Best Senior Industry Analyst Christopher Graham and Senior Director, Industry Research & Public Relations Sridhar Manyem.

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9:57

AM Best: Numerous Pressures Create Tough Terrain for...

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2023/01/03

U.S. auto insurers' profit margins are being squeezed by inflationary pressure, supply chain challenges and costly repairs of technologically advanced autos, said AM Best Associate Director David Blades.

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11:24

LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Cesario: One-Quarter of...

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2023/01/02

Frank Cesario, director, claims, insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, said the rising number of total losses requires a greater focus on compressing the timeframe to make customers “whole faster and ensure we’re paying the right amount for the taxes and fees.”

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2:50

Aon Affinity's Kelley: Successful Programs Are...

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2022/12/30

Kip Kelley, CEO US, Aon Affinity, said successful programs are built on innovation, distribution, underwriting and administration. Kelley spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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4:22

Everspan's LeBlanc: We Link Specialist Knowledge With...

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2022/12/29

Claude LeBlanc, CEO, Ambac and Everspan Group, said the organization typically retains about 20% of the risk it writes. LeBlanc spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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3:00

Allianz's McColgan: Tech-Enabled MGAs Show Strength...

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2022/12/28

Ann McColgan, midcorp programs governance lead, Allianz Global Corp. and Specialty, said managing general agents that lack strong tech capabilities are being acquired by organizations that have those resources. McColgan spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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3:09

Axis' Halfpenny: The Post-Covid Economy Bodes Well...

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2022/12/27

David Halfpenny, senior vice president, Axis Capital, said the rebound for the travel, leisure and sports sectors is fueling coverage growth. Halfpenny spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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3:23

Doxa's Sackett: Starting an MGA Takes Planning,...

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2022/12/26

Matt Sackett, CEO, Doxa Insurance Holdings, said the managing general agency sector is seeing strong growth, which is adding to the attractiveness and value of individual organizations. Sackett spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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2:10

Crum & Forster's Kaplan: Program Managers Can Place...

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2022/12/23

David Kaplan, vice president, captives and gig economy, Crum & Forster, said programs can find risk financing via alternative markets and captives.

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3:38

Zurich's Olson: MGAs Should Distinguish Themselves to...

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2022/12/22

Denise Olson, head of programs, Zurich North America, said MGAs can demonstrate their quality through assessments and meeting best practices designations. Olson spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 22nd Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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3:43

Great American's Guidry: Specialization Fosters...

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2022/12/21

Jennifer Guidry, divisional vice president, business development and marketing, Great American Insurance Group, said organizations that specialize perform and attract talent better than generalists. Guidry spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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5:10

Arden's Cohen: Program Insurance Remains a Niche...

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2022/12/20

Brian Cohen, CEO, Arden Insurance Services, said commodity lines such as home and auto coverage are particularly challenging areas in which to develop specialized coverage.

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7:52

Euclid's Colis: Consolidation, Premium Caps, New...

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2022/12/19

John Colis, president and CEO of delegated underwriting authority enterprise Euclid Program Managers, said many smaller managing general agents have disappeared as firms have turned to acquiring MGAs rather than retail brokers.

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4:14

Argo's Ohodnicki: Supporting Talent Means Reaching...

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2022/12/16

Leah Ohodnicki, senior vice president, head of specialty programs, Argo Group, said the organization is working across its network to support newer insurance professionals. Ohodnicki spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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4:06

Aspen's Price: MGA's Scalability, Plus Capital,...

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2022/12/15

Matt Price, senior vice president, Aspen Insurance, said the appeal of the managing general agent sector is the ability to build through specialization. Price spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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5:27

Howden and DUAL Execs: Next Phase Is Aligning Capital...

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2022/12/14

David Howden, founder and chief executive, Howden Group Holdings, and Kieran Sweeney, executive chairman, DUAL North America, said managing general agents have become a significant entry point for insurance talent and technology. Both spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale Arizona.

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5:49

Xceedance's Kulkarni: Technology Is Only One Part of...

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2022/12/13

Sachin Kulkarni, senior vice president, Xceedance, said attempts to transform organizations often falter because they don't adequately consider the human element. Kulkarni spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 20th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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