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World Risk and Insurance News - May 17, 2012.

J.P. Morgan’s Chairman faces shareholders…and a federal investigation; Dr. Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute Watch more

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Lloyd’s launches its Vision 2025.

In a ceremony at Lloyd’s, the market launches its VISION 2025. Lloyd’s Chairman John Nelson and CEO Richard Ward Watch more

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BIBA's Eric Galbraith discusses Sign Posting

In Part 2 of WRIN.tv's interview with BIBA's Chief Executive, Eric Galbraith discusses the impact of BIBA’s Sign Posting initiative Watch more

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J.P. Morgan’s Chairman faces shareholders…and a federal investigation.

After disclosing a $2 billion trading loss, J.P. Morgan's Chairman and Chief Executive James Dimon faced shareholders Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - May 15, 2012.

Fallout from JP Morgan's $2B loss; UK lobbies EU to delay Iran oil ban; Aviva’s future; Zurich UK and Beazley financials, and a candid talk with BIBA CEO, Eric Galbraith. Watch more

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Fallout from JP Morgan's $2B loss.

JPMorgan's $2 billion loss on credit default swaps results in downgrades from Fitch and S&P, and the departure of senior investment managers. Watch more

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London Market Report: Aviva, Zurich UK & Beazley.

After a shareholder revolt pushed Aviva's CEO to resign, many are speculating over Aviva’s next move, and who lead the firm going forward. Zurich’s UK and Watch more

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A candid talk with BIBA CEO, Eric Galbraith.

In Part 1 of WRIN.tv's interview with BIBA CEO Eric Galbraith, topics include BIBA's merger with the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB), political leadership in Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - May 10, 2012.

The Shareholder Spring claims Aviva CEO; AIG reduces government debt; Aon discusses alternative risk management, and A.M. Best reviews the reinsurance market. Watch more

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Shareholder Spring claims Aviva CEO; Interim chief executive comments.

Shortly after investors voted against Aviva's remuneration report, the company’s CEO, Andrew Moss, announced that he will step down. Incoming chairman Watch more

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AIG reduces government debt

The U.S. Treasury is selling $5 billion of its shares in AIG, bringing AIG's debt to US taxpayers to $39 billion. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) sees profits Watch more

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Aon discusses alternative risk management.

Carol Murphy, a leader in Aon’s National Casualty Operations discusses trends in the risk transfer market, including risk retention, credit risk and risk financing. Watch more

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A.M. Best reviews U.S. Affordable Care legislation

Highlights from First Monday, a monthly report produced by A.M. Best. Here, Best analyst Sally Rosen discusses the "Court's call on (U.S.) health care: the what-ifs." Watch more

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A.M. Best reviews Medical Liability Lines.

Highlights from First Monday, a monthly report produced by A.M. Best. Here, Best analyst Henry Witmer discusses "Medical Liability Line's Clean Bill of Health." Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - May 8, 2012.

European's elections; Spain's recession; Risk management key to urban resilience in Asia, and XL in the UK introduces new multi-line commercial product. Watch more

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Asian Development Bank: Managing risk key to urban resilience.

The Asian Development Bank held its Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors. Among the key issues discussed…the global economy Watch more

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Cats, rates and investments…all affected Q1 financial performance.

Travelers and Chubb report net profits for the first quarter, while Allstate caution investors over difficult loss experience in early 2012. Watch more

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RIMS '12 Debrief…RIMS Leadership: Scott Clark, Deborah Luthi and Mary Roth.

WRIN.tv's first RIMS ’12 Debrief, with highlights of interviews with former RIMS President Scott Clark, current President Deborah Luthi Watch more

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ProspX executive discusses information sharing in the insurance industry.

WRIN.tv sits down with Todd Young, President and CEO of ProspX, a company that develops social business solutions for the insurance Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 24, 2012.

Cats, rates and investments affecting financial performance; Japan breaking ranks on Iranian sanctions Watch more

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Lloyd's remembers the Titanic…100 years later.

It has been 100 years since the infamous Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, killing some 1,500 passengers Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 16, 2012.

Marsh sees P&C rates rising; Aon expanding in The Netherlands; Lloyds remembers the Titanic, and RIMS '12 on WRIN.tv. Watch more

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RIMS '12 on WRIN.tv - 16 April 2012

WRIN.tv reports from Philadelphia, site of the Annual RIMS Conference & Exhibition. Day 1 Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 12, 2012.

Reinsurance rates rise at April 1; the ILO reports on Microinsurance; a RIMS Board member on the role of today's risk manager Watch more

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ILO releases compendium on Microinsurance

The International Labour Organization (ILO) releases its second Compendium on Microinsurance. Craig Churchill, the Team Leader for Watch more

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RIMS Board Member Lori Seidenberg comments on the evolving role of Risk Manager.

Lori Seidenberg, SVP in the Enterprise Risk Management division of Centerline Capital, and member of the RIMS Board of Directors, comments Watch more

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A Look Ahead: RIMS '12 on WRIN.tv

The annual RIMS Conference & Exhibition, hosted by the Risk and Insurance Management Society, comes to Philadelphia April 15, 2012. Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 10, 2012.

Tornadoes rip through Texas; Aon Benfield recaps Global Cats; Russia to accept more foreign investment in insurance, and RIMS looks ahead to annual conference. Watch more

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Russia to increase foreign investment in insurance.

According to The Moscow Times, foreign investment in Russian insurance companies Watch more

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RIMS looks ahead to its annual risk management conference.

WRIN.tv speaks with Mary Roth, Executive Director of the Risk and Insurance Management Society Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 5, 2012.

Conning says 2011 M&A activity was up; PwC says activity was flat; Guy Carpenter says 2012 deals will be smaller, and a look at the upcoming RIMS conference. Watch more

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Conning report says M&A activity was up in 2011.

According to Conning, mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. insurance market gained momentum in 2011, increasing in virtually every segment of the industry. Watch more

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PwC says M&A activity was flat, while deal values were up.

According to PwC, the number of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector was flat in 2011, though deal values were up over 2010. Watch more

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Guy Carpenter says 2012 deals will be smaller

Guy Carpenter says M&A activity in 2012 focused on small and mid-sized deals in the $1 billion to $3 billion range. Guy Carpenter also lays out the Watch more

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RIMS Annual Conference, April 15-18 in Philadelphia.

The RIMS Annual Conference hosted by the Risk and Insurance Management Society comes to Philadelphia on April 15, and WRIN.tv will be here. Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - April 3, 2012.

U.S. Supreme Court decides fate of Affordable Care Act; UK Supreme Court sides with mesothelioma patients Watch more

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U.S. Supreme Court decides fate of Affordable Care Act

The United States Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Professor Watch more

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UK Supreme Court sides with mesothelioma patients

The UK Supreme Court ruled on payment of employers’ liability claims to workers who have fallen ill with Watch more

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Lloyd's posts second worst year ever for 2011

Lloyd's posted its second worst year ever due in part to major cat losses. Looking ahead, Lloyds' Chairman Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Brooklyn Law School Professor Solan on how policy language creates disputes…and opportunities.

Professor Lawrence Solan from Brooklyn Law School discusses how disputes over policy wordings can lead to Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - March 29, 2012.

CIAA reveals FSA fines; Allianz on 2012; Accenture and A.M. Best look at Microinsurance….and a new Legislative Brief on Policy Interpretation. Watch more

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The CIAA reveals FSA fines in the UK.

The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors assesses the cost of FSA fines levied Watch more

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Allianz expects a hard road to growth in 2012.

Allianz, Europe's largest primary insurer explains why 2012 will be ""challenging."" A letter Watch more

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Accenture looks at growth opportunities in Microinsurance.

A paper published by Accenture assesses opportunities in Microinsurance, where Watch more

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Andrea Keenan from A.M. Best discusses her report on Microinsurance.

Andrea Keenan from A.M. Best authored a report on Microinsurance market. Here she Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Brooklyn Law School Professor Solan discusses Policy Interpretation

WRIN.tv speaks with Professor Lawrence Solan from Brooklyn Law School about Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - March 27, 2012.

Iran oil sanctions eased; New Solvency II capital requirements Watch more

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The Hartford is exiting annuity business.

The Hartford is selling its annuity business following pressure from a major stakeholder. Watch more

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Beazley introduces new Healthcare Regulatory Liability coverage.

The Beazley Group introduces Healthcare Regulatory Liability coverage E&O claims brought by governmental entities. Watch more

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Legislative Brief: An overview of the U.S. Affordable Care Act.

As the U.S. Supreme Court begins hearing challenges to its constitutionality, WRIN.tv provides a synopsis of the Affordable Care Act Watch more

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EXCLUSIVE London Market Report: Part 2 of WRIN.tv's interview with David Ruffley MP.

In the second part of Elliot Lane’s Exclusive interview with David Ruffley, the Senior Member of the Treasury Select Committee Watch more

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World Risk and Insurance News - March 20, 2012

An EXCLUSIVE Interview with UK's David Ruffley MP; EU debates sanctions on Iran oil, IMF bails out Greece, Legislative Brief on Tort Reform. Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Brooklyn Law School Professor Twerski on tort reform

QBE is consolidating its reinsurance operations under a single management team and a unified brand. Watch more

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U.S. tornadoes; Australian floods; QBE "Re"; A.M. Best on hedge funds in reinsurance; Investigations over UK’s Equity Red Star; Legislative Brief on Tort Liability

U.S. tornadoes; Australian floods; QBE "Re"; A.M. Best on hedge funds in reinsurance; Investigations over UK’s Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Brooklyn Law School Professor Twerski on tort liability

In part 1 of a 2-part interview, WRIN.tv discusses tort liability with Brooklyn Law School Professor Aaron Twerski, Watch more

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Greek Debt Swap, Iranian Sanctions, and the impact on Petrochemical firms and P&I, Cameron critical of Solvency II, Legislative Brief on the US Affordable Care Act

Greek Debt Swap, Iranian Sanctions, and the impact on Petrochemical firms and P&I, Cameron critical of Solvency II, Watch more

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International News: Fitch on the impact of Greek Debt deal on insurers.

Greek Finance Minster announces agreement on the debt restructuring and Fitch comments. Watch more

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International News: Iranian trade sanctions affect insurers.

Global insurers get caught up in new US trade sanctions on Iran. Watch more

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International News: S&P on sanctions, petrochemical firms and P&I.

S&P on impact of sanctions on petrochemical firms and protection and indemnity insurance. Watch more

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London Market Report: UK's Prime Minister criticizes Solvency II.

Prime Minster David Cameron criticizes Solvency II for endangering the insurance industry in the UK. Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Professor Mazzone on the industry’s reaction to the U.S. Affordable Healthcare Act.

In part 4 of WRIN.tv's interview with prominent constitutional scholar, Professor Jason Mazzone Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Brooklyn Law School Professor Mazzone reviews court battles over the U.S. Affordable Care Act.

In part 3 of WRIN.tv's interview with prominent constitutional scholar, Professor Jason Mazzone from the Brooklyn Law School Watch more

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WRIN.tv Viewer Poll: Viewer feelings about economic conditions.

WRIN.tv Viewer Poll: How do you feel about economic conditions in the coming year? Most appear to be optimistic. Watch more

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Financial Report

Brian Scott-Smith reports from the Nasdaq Market Site in New York for WRIN.tv, reporting on financial market performance, Watch more

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Insights: EU Unemployment Reaches All-time High

Eurostat releases unemployment figures for the EU, the worst since the Euro was introduced in 1999. Watch more

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Insights: Jacobson/Ward Study on Insurance Industry Employment

An Insurance Labor Market Study by The Jacobson Group and Ward Group is encouraging regarding employment Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Brooklyn Law School Professor Mazzone on the U.S. Affordable Care Act - Part 2

In part 2 of WRIN.tv's interview with prominent constitutional scholar, Professor Jason Mazzone from the Brooklyn Watch more

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Financial Report: 2011 Results from AIG; Swiss Re and RSA.

American International Group reports profits for the second year in a row. Swiss Re results were affected by “an exceptional natural Watch more

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Insights: PwC’s David Law discusses 15th Global CEO Survey.

PwC’s Global Insurance Leader David Law discusses the results of PwC's 15th Global CEO Survey, which included input from 120 insurance CEOs. Watch more

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Insights: RAND Corporation Study on the U.S. Affordable Care Act.

The RAND Corporation looks at the U.S. Affordable Care Act and what would happen if the Individual Mandate were eliminated. Watch more

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Legislative Brief: Brooklyn Law School Professor Mazzone reviews the key provisions of the U.S. Affordable Care Act.

In part 1 of WRIN.tv's interview with prominent constitutional scholar, Professor Jason Mazzone from the Brooklyn Law School, to discuss Watch more

Comments(0) 01 Mar 2012

BestDay on WRIN.tv: Deloitte Insurance Leaders comment on state of industry, regulation and growth strategies.

World Risk and Insurance News has assembled highlights from a 2-part edition of BestDay, with Rebecca Amoroso, Vice Chairman Watch more

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International News: Greek Austerity and Widespread Protest; Moody's Downgrades Across Europe; U.S. Cautiously Optimistic.

Top Story: the Euro Zone Crisis. The Greek parliament approves austerity bill sparking widespread protest. Watch more

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Exclusive WRIN.tv Interview: Dr. Robert Hartwig from the Insurance Information Institute on the global economy and his outlook for 2012.

Doctor Robert Hartwig, President and Economist at the Insurance Information Institute (III), is interviewed by Marisa Krystian Watch more

Comments(0) 21 Feb 2012

Who Got Caught? with Barry Zalma (Medicare Fraud)

In this edition of ""Who Got Caught?” Barry Zalma discusses the fight over "Medicare Fraud." Mr. Zalma Watch more

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Healthcare Report: Affordable Care Forces U.S. Insurers to Cover Birth Control

Birth control, mandated under new U.S. Health Care legislation, is debated: concerns over limits on insurance premiums and the impact on insurer profits. Watch more

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International News: Philippine EQ; Australian Market Review; Mining Sector Overview; U.S. Climate Change Survey

EQECAT estimates losses from an earthquake that rocked the Philippines Watch more

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Who Got Caught? with Barry Zalma (Murder for Life Insurance)

In this edition of "Who Got Caught?” Barry Zalma reviews a shocking case of "Murder for Life Insurance." Watch more

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Technology/Modeling Report: Adoption of Predictive Modeling

“Predictive Modeling” is proving its value among P&C insurers. A survey from Towers Watson looks at adoption of Predictive Modeling among Watch more

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BestDay on WRIN.tv…U.S. Economic Recovery

John Weber hosts a A.M. Best economists Jim Gillard and Nancy Snyder, who share their views on the potential for a sustained economic recovery Watch more

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International News: Greek Debt, Swiss Re on Earthquakes, ABI on UK flood, Fitch on EU Captives.

International News includes the Greek debt deal; a report from Swiss Re on earthquake losses and the underinsured Watch more

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BestDay on WRIN.tv…Solvency II Preparedness

John Weber hosts a special edition of BestDay on WRIN.tv, exploring the speculation of a delay in the implementation of Solvency II Watch more

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WRIN.tv Poll...Is your firm planning to add new hires in 2012?

World Risk and Insurance News reveals the results of its most recent viewer poll Watch more

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Top Story: The World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland and the 2012 Global Risk Report.

IIndustry leaders introduce the 2012 Global Risk Report at the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Watch more

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"Who Got Caught" with Barry Zalma

In this edition of "Who Got Caught?” Barry Zalma comments on "Arson for Profit" Watch more

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WRIN.tv International News…Costa Concordia Sinks…Aon Moving... Liberty Syndicates Sponsors World Cup…

WRIN.tv reviews the impact of the sinking of Carnival Cruise Line's Costa Concordia Watch more

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"Who Got Caught" with Barry Zalma

In this first edition of "Who Got Caught?", Barry Zalma comments on crime and appropriate punishment Watch more

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WRIN.tv International News… China…US…UK…

Chairman of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission comments on increased premiums in the insurance sector Watch more

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"BestDay on WRIN.tv: A.M. Best Reviews Top 25 Insurers "

In this edition of “BestDay on WRIN.tv”, A.M. Best Company reviews their rankings of the top 25 insurers Watch more

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WRIN.tv International News… UK…Japan…Philippines…US…

Hastings Direct Chairman to appear before Lloyds disciplinary board re: Equity Red Star Watch more

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WRIN.tv Life, Accident & Health Report…Fee added to US healthcare premiums for research.

As part if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the U.S. Federal Government adds a fee to healthcare coverage to fund research. Watch more

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WRIN.tv Event Calendar - January 2012

Groups such as the ACLI, III, ICA, IAIR, AAPPO, NIIA, Asia Insurance Review and World Captive Forum are holding industry meetings Watch more

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2011 Year-end Review…Record Catastrophe Losses Affect Pricing in the Insurance and Reinsurance Market.

Video highlights of industry experts from Aon Benfield, Guy Carpenter, Insurance Information Institute Watch more

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2011 Year-end Review...The Global Economy and its Impact on Financial Performance in the Insurance Industry.

Video highlights of industry experts from Beecher Carlson, Guy Carpenter, Insurance Information Institute Watch more

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2011 Year-end Review…A Prospective Look at Growth and Opportunity in the Insurance Industry for 2012.

Video highlights of industry experts from A.M. Best, Aon Benfield, Goldberg Segalla, Guy Carpenter Watch more

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WRIN.tv Global Roundup…Insurance in the headlines from China, London, Bermuda, Washington D.C. and Walnut Creek, California.

Headlines include a new IPO by New China Life Insurance Company, a new Lloyds syndicate formed by Catlin and China Re, Watch more

Comments(0) 06 Dec 2011

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Robert Hartwig, President and Economist at the Insurance Information Institute.

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