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19:45

Plug and Play’s Gonzalez: Insurers Embrace...

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2025/03/10

Eugenio Gonzalez, insurance leader at Plug and Play Ventures, discusses how insurers are leveraging open-source AI models to enhance transparency, reduce costs, and customize solutions, while innovation hubs are bridging the gap between startups and the insurance industry.

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13:13

Charles Taylor’s Bishop: Navigating Wildfire Recovery...

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2025/02/28

Beau Bishop, senior vice president of catastrophe operations, Charles Taylor, discusses the unique complexities of wildfire recovery, the critical role of insurance in safeguarding properties, and how agents can use these events as educational tools.

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7:01

Trust Re's Albaharna: Regional Insurers Should Resist...

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2025/01/31

Yassir Albaharna, managing director and group CEO, Trust Re, said MENA and African insurers should not be quick to expand internationally, given opportunities within local markets. Albaharna spoke with AM Best TV at the Global Insurance Forum, Miami.

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12:30

Munich Re’s Tobias Grimm: 2024 a Record-Breaking Year...

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2025/01/30

Tobias Grimm, chief climate scientist, Munich Re, discusses the $140 billion insured losses from natural disasters in 2024, the rising impact of climate change, and the industry's role in building resilience and addressing the protection gap.

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8:24

Allianz Risk Barometer 2025: Cyber Tops the List Amid...

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2025/01/24

Tom Varney, regional manager for Allianz Commercial, discusses the top global business risks for 2025 as identified in Allianz’s Risk Barometer, including cyber threats, business interruption, and climate-related events, highlighting the importance of resilience and collaboration among insurers, brokers, and businesses.

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11:20

Rackspace Survey: Resistance to AI, Data Security...

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2025/01/23

Prince Varma, global vice president, and Ben Blanquera, VP of technology and sustainability, both of Rackspace Technology, discuss a recent survey.

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3:40

Nationwide's Werkheiser: The Future of Program Is...

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2025/01/10

Eric Werkheiser, vice president, Nationwide, said the market is moving toward more specialized products and innovative delivery methods, including embedded insurance solutions and unique fronting arrangements. Werkheiser spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 24th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale.

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18:02

Verisk’s Shavel: Generative AI in Insurance Addresses...

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2025/01/07

Verisk CEO Lee Shavel highlights how the insurance industry is becoming more resilient in the face of catastrophic events, addresses the protection gap, and explores how generative AI will transform underwriting.

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12:36

Weekly Lunches and No Silos: A Life Insurance Chief...

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2025/01/06

Western & Southern Financial Group Chairman, President and CEO John F. Barrett reviews his 37-year tenure, during which a regional insurance company transformed into a diversified financial services enterprise.

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12:03

AM Best: Driver Shortage, Inexperience Compound...

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2025/01/03

AM Best Associate Director David Blades and Senior Industry Analyst Chris Graham discuss a new report on the U.S. commercial auto insurance segment, which experienced a $5 billion net underwriting loss in 2023 and worsening conditions in early 2024.

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15:54

CAC’s Wakefield: M&A Surge Drives Changes in...

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2025/01/02

Michael Wakefield, EVP, CAC Specialty, discusses how rising M&A activity is impacting pricing, coverage and new insurance solutions, including warranties, tax, and contingent risk insurance.

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3:50

Xceedance's Parcelli: Technology, AI Are Reshaping...

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2025/01/01

Michael Parcelli, senior vice president, Xceedance, said the flexible nature of managing general agents allows them to embrace technology, which is now an essential ingredient to remaining competitive. Parcelli spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 24th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale.

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11:50

Oliver Wyman's Moloney: Private Capital Reshapes Life...

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2024/12/31

Mick Moloney, partner, Oliver Wyman, cited the growing influence of private capital and the evolution of asset management-led insurance models. Moloney spoke with AM Best TV at the Global Insurance Forum in Miami.

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3:34

AM Best's Jakobsen and Prince: Reinsurance Industry...

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2024/12/30

Dr. Mathilde Jakobsen and Tim Prince, both of AM Best, said the reinsurance sector has maintained a positive outlook, upgraded from stable earlier in the year, primarily driven by performance. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

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8:35

JD Power’s Garrett: Tech Investments Enhance Customer...

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2024/12/27

Mark Garrett director of insurance industry analytics, JD Power, discusses the growing focus on digital enhancements in the insurance industry, particularly in claims processing.

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8:03

La. Commissioner Temple: State's New Property...

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2024/12/26

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple highlighted four key property insurance reforms passed in his first regular session. Temple spoke with AM Best TV at the Joint Industry Forum 2024 in Miami.

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15:07

AI in Insurance: Unlocking the Future With Gradient...

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2024/12/19

Stan Smith, CEO of Gradient AI, explores the transformative impact of generative artificial intelligence on the insurance industry, predicting innovations in claims management, underwriting, and operational efficiency for 2025 and beyond.

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3:21

AM Best: US Personal Auto Segment Is Stabilizing

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2024/12/18

AM Best Financial Analyst Helen Andersen reviews a new report that shows higher premiums and lower combined ratios have improved the results of personal auto insurers in the United States.

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6:49

Travelers Williams: Managing Employment Practices...

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2024/12/17

Chris Williams, EPL Product Manager at Travelers, warns employers about the heightened risks of employee-related claims during the holiday season, including issues around holiday parties, temporary staffing, and workplace stress, and provides practical steps to manage these exposures through careful planning and up-to-date EPLI policies.

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6:54

Bolttech's Schimek: Partnerships Key to Closing...

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2024/12/16

Rob Schimek, group CEO, Bolttech, said the insurtech firm, which operates on four continents, emphasizes collaboration as crucial to addressing the global protection gap. Schimek spoke with AM Best TV at the Global Insurance Forum in Miami.

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