FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation P&C WRIN.tv Newswire Social Inflation, “Nuclear Verdicts” & Extreme Weather Top Insurer Issues in 2020 – NAMIC CEO. Chuck Chamness, President and CEO of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), says the industry can take a victory lap after renewal of the Terrorism and Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) for seven years. Social Inflation and “nuclear verdicts” are on everyone’s mind now, according to Mr. Chamness, and NAMIC is studying the causes and potential solutions to judgments … Read More
Data/Tech/Modeling EMERGING TRENDS INDUSTRY NEWS Markets Recent Stories WRIN.tv Newswire NY Insurers Face Challenges and Opportunities in Tech, Financial Literacy – NYIA New York Insurance Association (NYIA) Vice President Cassandra Anderson provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing New York insurers, including consumer needs, technology, and emerging regulatory and legislative issues. Ms. Anderson believes among the biggest issues facing companies are ever-changing and diverse consumer needs, particularly in a highly regulated environment where change can be slow. Insurtech, including innovations in … Read More
CONSUMER RISK EMERGING TRENDS Homeowner/Renter/Auto Legislation/Regulation Recent Stories Travel WRIN.tv Newswire FL Commissioner Optimistic about Emerging Consumer Products/Services Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier discusses issues that are top-of-mind among regulators, including the amount of data in the public domain regarding consumers. While there are many positive uses of data, regulators are looking to make sure that insurance carriers are using it appropriately. Commissioner Altmaier, acknowledges the “good work” being done by companies like AAIS to educate consumers, regulators … Read More
Data/Tech/Modeling INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation Recent Stories WRIN.tv Newswire “Regulators & Regulated” Need New Technologies – Conn. Commissioner Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the insurance industry. While products like Long Term Care pose issues for the market, it is technology having the biggest impact on the industry. He admits the “industry needs to change” fast enough to keep up. Both regulators and regulated need to adopt the new technologies available to benefits consumers … Read More
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 … Read More
Data/Tech/Modeling INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation Recent Stories WRIN.tv Newswire “Get involved” to understand regulators, technology and millennials. Regulation and technology are the biggest challenges facing insurers today. That, according to Fred Karlinsky, Co-Chair of the Insurance Regulatory and Transactions Practice Group at Greenberg Traurig. On the regulatory front, Mr. Karlinsky notes a large amount of regulation affecting carriers at the federal and State level, as well as internationally at the IIAS (International Association of Insurance Supervisors). He … Read More
Agents/Brokers/Consultants Data/Tech/Modeling EMERGING TRENDS FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Reinsurance Markets WRIN.tv Newswire Fragmentation of business model forcing insurers to be flexible…pivot quickly. Fragmentation is a major issue within the insurance industry today, according to Phil Reynolds, CEO & Co-Founder of BriteCore. Traditionally carriers sold products through agents, and were backed by reinsurers. Now, insurtechs are challenging traditional distribution and underwriting models, while reinsurers are going directly to the market through MGAs (Managing General Agents). There is a lot of flux. As a … Read More
Data/Tech/Modeling EMERGING TRENDS FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation WRIN.tv Newswire NAMIC seeks to mitigate populist political risk to insurers – NAMIC CEO. NAMIC President & CEO Chuck Chamness comments on the major disruptors affecting the insurance industry, during the 2018 Joint Industry Forum. While he notes technology is a considerable disruptor, he suggests public policy and the political environment within Washington and the State capitals may be the biggest factor affecting insurers. He sees the populist movement creating difficulty for an industry … Read More
Claims Management COMMERCIAL RISK Corporate Risk Management/ERM FEATURED Legislation/Regulation Recent Stories WRIN.tv Newswire Need to Know: “Conduct of Insurance” in each country of multinational coverage program. Petra Riga, Head of Distribution for Zurich in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), joins WRIN.tv to discuss the issues risk managers face when dealing with multinational regulations and rules and expectations of local regulators around the world. Ms. Riga says risk managers are challenged by increased international regulation. She notes that risk managers of multinational companies must consider insurance … Read More
Auto/Marine/Aviation CONSUMER RISK Data/Tech/Modeling EMERGING TRENDS FEATURED Homeowner/Renter/Auto Recent Stories Working in Risk & Insurance WRIN.tv Newswire Distracted Driving / Higher Repair Costs pushing auto premiums higher – III CEO. “We have disruption all over… (and) the insurance industry deals with it.” That, according to Sean Kevelighan, President and CEO of the Insurance Information Institute (III), who spoke at the recent AAIS Main event in Florida. He notes that the insurance industry is accustomed to dealing with natural and man-made catastrophes, even technology, which a major disruptor right now. Mr. … Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation Markets Reinsurance Markets WRIN.tv Newswire Does Brexit / U.S. election signal unraveling of belief that “international trade is good”? – ABIR CEO. WRIN.tv catches up with Bradley Kading, President and Executive Director of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR), to discuss the state of the Bermuda (re)insurance market, international concerns over Brexit and the U.S. presidential election, and opportunities he sees on the horizon. The Bermuda market suffered from soft pricing in 2016, with the ability to earn a profit … Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation Markets P&C WRIN.tv Newswire Mutual insurers positioned well for continued growth in 2017 – NAMIC CEO. WRIN.tv spoke with Chuck Chamness, President and CEO of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), about the state of the Mutual insurance sector. Mr. Chamness says 2016 was a good year for Mutuals; it was a good year for the insurance industry overall. Most Mutuals had profitable years and growth. He does, however, point to several challenges facing … Read More
ILS & Capital Markets Recent Stories Reinsurance Markets REINSURANCE/ILS WRIN.tv Newswire Reinsurers look to economy, privatized flood insurance and cyber for growth. WRIN.tv speaks with Frank Nutter, President and CEO of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), about the state of the reinsurance market, capital growth, a US/EU covered agreement, and growth. According to Mr. Nutter, the market remains highly competitive. Capacity and capital increased in 2016, which contributed to rates being flat to down – a good thing for buyers. Capital … Read More
Companies INDUSTRY NEWS WRIN.tv Newswire Why do insurers need an Economic Scenario Generator? According to Sherry Manetta, Head of Global Operations, Risk Solutions at Conning, insurance companies need a good economic scenario generator (ESG) to evaluate risks in external markets as well as internal business risks. While it aids in management decision making, it is also required by regulators and rating agencies to support risk management and solvency capital calculations. Ms. Manetta says … Read More
WRIN.tv Newswire Michael Consedine to Serve as NAIC CEO MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2016) — Former Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael F. Consedine has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), effective in early 2017. Consedine will lead the NAIC’s Washington, D.C. office with primary responsibility over state and federal government affairs and international activities. He will work closely with NAIC members, … Read More
WRIN.tv Newswire Directors & Officers’ Liability Increasing as Shareholder and Regulator Activism Rises Globally- New Allianz Report New York, November 28, 2016: New risks such as cyber incidents and data privacy, rising regulator and shareholder activism and the influence of third party litigation funders are putting corporate leaders under more pressure of falling foul of investigations, fines or prosecution over alleged wrongdoing, according to a new risk report by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), a leading … Read More
WRIN.tv Newswire PIA Calls for Repeal of Federal Insurance Office WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) is calling for the repeal of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO). The election of Donald Trump as president and a Republican majority in both houses of Congress will bring about a unique opportunity to reexamine the regulatory framework for insurance, notes the agents association. PIA calls … Read More
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, … Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS Legislation/Regulation Deteriorating loss trends, regulatory over-reach and the Presidential election top the agenda at PCI. Overall, the insurance markets are very strong, with record capital and record policyholder surplus, but there are several troubling trends in the market. Combined ratios and loss trends are deteriorating, and policyholder surplus is growing at a rate slower than the GDP. Robert Gordon, SVP – PCI Policy Development and Research, sees a “tale of two cities” with commercial lines … Read More
EMERGING TRENDS INDUSTRY NEWS P&C carriers focus on “speed to market” to capitalize on emerging risks – AAIS CEO. AAIS President and CEO Ed Kelly discusses the biggest concerns of insurance executives during the 2016 PCI Meeting in Dallas. While technology is the most common issue, he says it’s not the cost, but “speed to market” that is the real concern. Executives tell Mr. Kelly that they are looking to respond to market opportunities more quickly. Mr. Kelly believes … Read More