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    Guy Carpenter & RAA Execs on CAT Losses, Elections, & (Re)Insurance Markets

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    Social Inflation, “Nuclear Verdicts” & Extreme Weather Top Insurer Issues in 2020 – NAMIC CEO.

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    “Still Opportunities to Get Things Done Despite Dysfunctional US Government” – APCIA CEO

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    Innovation is Happening in Insurance, but Not Disruption – Not Yet! – Aisus CEO

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    NY Insurers Face Challenges and Opportunities in Tech, Financial Literacy – NYIA

  • COMMERCIAL RISK
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    Strong economy, construction/transportation trends bode well for inland marine – IMUA & Allianz Execs

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    Climate Change Affecting Insured Losses, but Hard to Quantify – Dr. Klotzbach, Colorado State University.

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    Independent Agents See Growth Across All Lines, Despite Challenges – Big I CEO

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    Technology and “Lookers” Enhance Claims Management process – Crawford COO

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    Cyber cover evolves as insurtech explodes – Business Insurance editor

  • CONSUMER RISK
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    FL Commissioner Optimistic about Emerging Consumer Products/Services

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    New Revenues for Insurers Exist in Sharing Economy – Re-Sure CEO

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    Insurers need “sense of urgency” to improve claims and risk assessment process

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    “Amazoned” consumers present challenges & opportunities to personal lines insurers.

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    “Upstart Insurtechs” raising the bar in homeowners market – LexisNexis exec.

  • REINSURANCE/ILS
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    Guy Carpenter & RAA Execs on CAT Losses, Elections, & (Re)Insurance Markets

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    Robust Reinsurance Market Not Without its Challenges – RAA CEO.

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    Customer Experience…a Modern Differentiator for Insurers – BMS Re CEO

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    US Reinsurance Market “Healthy” While Facing New Threats & Opportunities

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    Reinsurance upgraded to “Stable” as A.M. Best cites possible “inflection point”

  • CAREERS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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    P&C Industry Gives $1B+/year to Charity…IICF on Women in Insurance & Millennial Summit

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    St. Baldrick’s Carries on Tradition of Giving – NAMIC CEO

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    Looking ahead…Automation, Robotics and AI could help fill “Talent Gap”

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    Grow by Solving Society’s Problems…A.M. Best exec.

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    Spencer Foundation fights “war for talent” with scholarships, grants and internships.

3 New Articles
  • Oct 12, 2020 Guy Carpenter & RAA Execs on CAT Losses, Elections, & (Re)Insurance Markets
  • Feb 6, 2020 Strong economy, construction/transportation trends bode well for inland marine – IMUA & Allianz Execs
  • Jan 29, 2020 Social Inflation, “Nuclear Verdicts” & Extreme Weather Top Insurer Issues in 2020 – NAMIC CEO.
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FEATURED ILS & Capital Markets REINSURANCE/ILS WRIN.tv Newswire

Robust Reinsurance Market Not Without its Challenges – RAA CEO.

“The reinsurance market continues to be robust” according to Frank Nutter, CEO of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA). Brokers report that capital in the market has increased, and it was a relatively “low catastrophe” year. Among the concerns and challenges facing reinsurers, cyber exposure, the reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), and the retrocessional market. The industry …

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FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation P&C Recent Stories WRIN.tv Newswire

“Still Opportunities to Get Things Done Despite Dysfunctional US Government” – APCIA CEO

David Sampson, president and CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), discusses the current state of the “dysfunctional, hyper partisan” U.S. government, and that there is little on the horizon that suggests polarization will end any time soon. Still, Mr. Sampson points to several successes over the past year, including the reauthorization of TRIA (Terrorism Risk Insurance Act). …

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Data/Tech/Modeling FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation P&C Working in Risk & Insurance WRIN.tv Newswire

With DRRA signed, work continues on TRIA and NFIP – NAMIC CEO.

National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) President and CEO Chuck Chamness shared his thoughts on recent legislative successes and challenges during the recent NAMIC’s Annual Convention in National Harbor, MD. Mr. Chamness highlighted the Disaster Recovery and Reform Act (DRRA), signed into law in 2018, as a significant legislative success benefitting insurance companies and the members they serve. DRRA, …

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EMERGING TRENDS Legislation/Regulation

National Flood & TRIA Remain Top Legislative Issues in New Congress – NAMIC CEO

Chuck Chamness, CEO of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), discusses the challenges of working with a new Congress. He notes that there several major issues to address with the House Financial Services Committee, Senate Banking and the Trump Administration such as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Terror Risk Insurance Act (TRIA). Mr. Chamness points …

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FEATURED ILS & Capital Markets Markets Recent Stories Reinsurance Markets REINSURANCE/ILS WRIN.tv Newswire

US Reinsurance Market “Healthy” While Facing New Threats & Opportunities

The U.S. reinsurance market is very healthy. That according to Frank Nutter, President of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA). Mr. Nutter says capital positions have been “strong and growing” thanks, in part to alternative capital vehicles. Market conditions are “very competitive” due to the amount of supply outpacing demand. Catastrophe losses continue to be a challenge, a threat, for …

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Markets Recent Stories Reinsurance Markets REINSURANCE/ILS WRIN.tv Newswire

“Healthy” Bermuda market opportunistic as it fights “protectionism” – ABIR CEO

John Huff, President and CEO of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) discusses the health of the Bermuda market, as well as the challenges and opportunities he sees going forward. According to Mr. Huff, the Bermuda market is “very healthy.” The market is thriving even after the significant natural catastrophes of 2017 and 2018 “nat cats” including Hurricane …

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Data/Tech/Modeling FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Recent Stories WRIN.tv Newswire

US Federal Government will get “Worse Before It Gets Worse” – APCIA CEO

David Sampson, president and CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), discusses the challenges he faces in dealing with a dysfunctional government, the priorities for the year ahead, and the strength gained by the recent merger of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) with the American Insurance Association (AIA). During the 2019 Federal Government shutdown, Mr. …

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FEATURED ILS & Capital Markets Markets Reinsurance Markets REINSURANCE/ILS WRIN.tv Newswire

RAA’s Nutter discusses “blended model” and “new normal” in reinsurance sector.

Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) president Frank Nutter comments on the evolution of the “blended model” in reinsurance with alternative capital contributing to the way reinsurance provides capacity to insurance companies, not just in the catastrophe area. He sees reinsurance companies diversifying into the insurance business, viewing capital markets as “largely competitive…and complementary.” Mr. Nutter admits that reinsurers have struggled …

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FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation P&C WRIN.tv Newswire

PCI CEO on “tipping point” in regulation, a Trump administration, NFIP & growth.

WRIN.tv speaks with David Sampson, President and CEO of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), about trends in insurance regulation, the new Trump administration, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and growth in cyber and energy-related sectors. Mr. Sampson believes the industry had reached a “tipping point” In 2016 with regard to State insurance regulators overstepping their authority. …

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FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation P&C Recent Stories REINSURANCE/ILS Uncategorized WRIN.tv Newswire

A Trump Administration… Insurance Leaders Comment on Impact to Industry.

On the Road at the Joint Industry Forum in New York, WRIN.tv asked several insurance trade association executives to consider the impact of the new Trump Administration on various sectors of the insurance industry. Here, we share the hopes, concerns and expectations of: Michael Morrissey, President & Chief Executive Officer of the International Insurance Society (IIS) David Sampson, President and …

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ILS & Capital Markets Reinsurance Markets REINSURANCE/ILS

Property Reinsurers face up to climate change, “leveling” ILS and broker placement platforms.

With the property reinsurance market experiencing soft pricing for some time, WRIN.tv spoke with Jim Larkin, Head of Property Underwriting at Munich Re America, about the impact of Hurricane Matthew, and other factors affecting the market. While it is unclear if Hurricane Matthew would have any impact on reinsurance renewals, Mr. Larkin believes the storm was a reminder about the …

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EMERGING TRENDS Reinsurance Markets

New Technologies, Terror Risk and emerging opps in cyber, flood & mortgage risk – Holborn’s Dougherty

WRIN.tv speaks with Arthur Dougherty, SVP at Holborn, about new technologies, terror risk and emerging markets in cyber risk, flood and mortgage insurance. Hurricane Matthew could have had a big impact on the reinsurance market, but it changed course and the size of the loss will not have an effect on the market. While some cedents may have significant losses, …

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INDUSTRY NEWS Recent Stories WRIN.tv Newswire

Industry braces for “bumpy ride” after Presidential Election…with much at stake for insurers.

“For anyone that doesn’t think politics plays into the business of insurance, they’re wrong.” With the hotly contested U.S. Presidential election looming, WRIN.tv asked several attendees at the recent PCI Annual Meeting about how the outcome could affect the property casualty industry. Here with several points of view are Robert Gordon, SVP of PCI Policy Development and Research, Fred Karlinsky, …

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Brokers/Consultants Claims Management Markets Recent Stories Reinsurance Markets REINSURANCE/ILS

Lessons from Matthew, Protection Gap & (Re)Insurance Growth Strategies with Swiss Re’s Ningen

Monica Ningen, Head Property Underwriting US & Canada at Swiss Re, discusses how Hurricane Matthew served as a reminder for insurers. She also addresses the Protection Gap and product development and distribution strategies evolving in the insurance and reinsurance market. Hurricane Matthew, while not as big a loss as was predicted, was a reminder that a big event is possible. As a …

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Claims Management Data/Tech/Modeling Reinsurance Markets

Matthew’s $4-6B losses to hit primary insurers & NFIP – now backed by reinsurance.

Hurricane Matthew was the largest tropical storm to hit the Southeastern US in over a decade, causing billions of dollars in insured losses and threatening the National Flood Insurance Program, which recently announced it would acquire reinsurance. CoreLogic estimates that Matthew will have caused an estimated $4 to 6 billion in insured property losses, 90 percent from wind, 10 percent from storm …

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CONSUMER RISK Homeowner/Renter/Auto Reinsurance Markets REINSURANCE/ILS

Louisiana floods to hit reinsurance – push FEMA to change Flood Maps

More than 60,000 homes have been damaged in 20 parishes impacted by recent flooding in Louisiana. According to Louisiana’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness,  75% of homes are a “total loss” in Livingston. U.S. flood events are largely paid for by the FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and applicable primary insurance. The office of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards …

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FEATURED P&C Recent Stories Specialty Lines

Property insurers fear the “Big One” and “Death of a Thousand Cuts” – RPS National Property President

Wes Robinson, National Property President at Risk Placement Services (RPS), discusses the state of the E&S property insurance market with WRIN.tv during the recent NAPSLO Convention. He says the market conditions in the surplus property market as “very soft.” For the past several years property rates have been declining. This past year saw significant declines, particularly in the catastrophe market. …

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Dr. Robert Hartwig, III
Legislation/Regulation P&C

Broke National Flood Program an entitlement mostly for coastal dwellers

Dr. Robert Hartwig, President of the insurance Information Institute (III) says the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is 24 billion in debt, and “no hope of getting out of debt until such time that it charges premiums that more closely approximate the risk it is assuming.” The Biggert’s-Waters Act of 2012 allowed for rate increases, but after negative public reaction, …

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