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6:36

Issues & Answers: Navigating Social Service Risks

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2025/05/16

Brittney McLaughlin, vice president of underwriting for human and social services at Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), said the landscape for human and social service risks is constantly changing. As the landscape continues to evolve, PHLY remains committed to providing innovative solutions that help human and social service organizations manage risk effectively, she said.

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7:26

Issues & Answers: The Strategic Advantages of Captives

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2025/05/09

Aaron Hillebrandt, principal and consulting actuary, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, said diversification of risk is important—and a great strategy.

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7:56

Wisconsin’s Houdek: Top Insurance Risks Tied to...

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2025/05/07

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek said the largest risks for property/casualty insurance are tied to severe weather and cyber. Another concern is consolidation in the health market with rising costs pressuring health insurance buyers. Houdek spoke at ReConnect 2025, a reinsurance conference in the Cayman Islands.

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10:37

Swiss Re’s Kelly: How Behavioral Science Is Key to...

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2025/05/06

Natalie Kelly, head of life & health global underwriting, Swiss Re, explains why long-term health benefits from blood sugar regulators also depend on sustained behavior change, personalized underwriting and the strategic use of behavioral science.

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10:55

First US Economic Contraction in Three Years Raises...

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2025/05/05

AM Best Director Ann Modica explains that with first-quarter GDP unexpectedly shrinking by 0.3%, the Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure to navigate between curbing persistent inflation and avoiding a deeper economic slowdown.

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17:31

FM’s Gritzo: Science Center in Europe Could...

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2025/04/30

Louis Gritzo, chief science officer and staff senior VP, FM, said a new Science and Technology Center in Luxembourg, set to open in 2027, will drive innovation and risk mitigation in commercial property insurance across EMEA.

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7:41

CAC’s Harris: Insurance Lessons From Keystone...

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2025/04/29

Lisa Harris, EVP of natural resources, CAC Specialty, discusses the insurance ramifications of the Keystone Pipeline spill, exploring risk mitigation strategies, environmental liability and how brokers and insurers can better collaborate with energy clients to manage critical infrastructure risk.

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14:16

Insurance Information Institute Economist: Economics...

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2025/04/28

Michel Léonard, chief economist and data scientist, Triple-I, explores how inflation, interest rates, third-party litigation and global tariff uncertainty are reshaping underwriting, investment strategies and the industry's protection gap.

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7:28

Issues & Answers: The Strategic Advantages of Captives

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2025/04/14

Aaron Hillebrandt, principal and consulting actuary, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, said diversification of risk is important—and a great strategy.

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8:00

NAMIC’s Hakes: Insurance Uncovered Podcast Explores...

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2025/04/04

Justin Hakes, senior vice president of public affairs, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, discusses the success of the Insurance Uncovered podcast, its role in delivering key industry insights, and how it keeps members informed on pressing insurance issues.

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7:05

Zurich’s Giliberto: Competitive Landscape, Emerging...

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2025/03/28

Paul Giliberto, head of management liability, private non-profit, Zurich Insurance, discusses the evolving private directors and officers insurance market, highlighting increased competition, the impact of M&A slowdowns and emerging risks such as rising bankruptcies and interest rate pressures. Giliberto spoke with AM Best TV at the PLUS D&O Symposium in New York City.

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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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