Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchVerisk Director: Super El Nino Appears to Be Strongest on Record
Judah Cohen, principal scientist and director of seasonal forecasting at Verisk, says a Super El Nino in the Pacific could have an impact on winter …
2 years, 9 months ago
AM Best: P/C Insurers Cut Expenses in the Wake of Deteriorating Personal Lines Results
Noticeable differences in advertising between the personal and commercial lines reflect the segments' diverging results, said AM Best Senior Industry…
2 years, 9 months ago
AM Best: US Individual Life Payout Ratios Down
The impact of COVID-19 on claims has been less than expected, despite elevated mortality in certain demographics and regions, said AM Best Senior Fin…
2 years, 9 months ago
AM Best: Annuity Surrenders Up Through 3Q23, Edging Out Premium Growth
Surrendered annuity policies increased 18% through the third quarter of 2023 year-over-year, while premium growth held steady at 17%, according to a …
2 years, 9 months ago
Munich Re Report: Insured Losses in 2023 Hit $95 Billion
Ernst Rauch, chief climate scientist from Munich Re, discusses a recent report that shows 2023 natural disaster losses were in line with the five‑yea…
2 years, 9 months ago
Swan Re's Garg: Global Uncertainty Raises Interest in Strikes, Riots, Civil Commotion Coverage
Ram Garg, CEO, Nector Specialty Group, said SRCC-related lines have seen significant price increases in the past five years. Garg spoke with AM Best …
2 years, 9 months ago
Aspen's Welch and Boon: Asian Markets Are Diverse, Clients Look Beyond Pricing
John Welch, and Tay Boon Chaun, both of Aspen Insurance Holdings, said reinsurers aim for longer-term relationships, with learning on both sides. Bot…
2 years, 9 months ago
Guy Carpenter's Carter: Lloyd's Market Provides Broader Reach for Captive Insurers
Victoria Carter, chairman, global capital solutions, international, Guy Carpenter, said captive insurers at Lloyd's should benefit from reduced fundi…
2 years, 9 months ago
Nexus' Egerton: Asia Needs Regulatory Clarity on the Role of MGAs
Tony Egerton, CEO, Nexus Asia, said greater clarity on the responsibilities and authority of MGAs would allow for greater innovation in regional Asia…
2 years, 9 months ago
Swiss Re's Gonzalez: Shanghai Early in Development as Global Reinsurance Hub
Ivan Gonzalez, CEO, Swiss Re China, said foreign reinsurance capital remains an important element of China's insurance sector. Gonzalez spoke with AM…
2 years, 9 months ago