“We find it a little surprising to see as much competition as we do in the public space, knowing that there’s the old inventory of claims and there’s a new inventory continuing to build. It’s a little bit of a surprise to me to see the market as competitive as it is.”
Jack Kuhn, president of Westfield Specialty, discusses the latest happenings and opportunities for his business and insurance at large at RISKWORLD 2024.
Captain Rahul Khanna, global head of marine risk consulting, Allianz Commercial, sat down with Risk & Insurance® to talk about current market trends impacting the marine industry.
At RISKWORLD 2024, Jean Feldman, senior director of managed care at Sentry Insurance, sat down with Risk & Insurance to talk behavioral health in workers’ comp.
The pair discuss how increased adoption of AI can lead to increased cyber risk, the rise of legal system abuse and other pressing exposures for the industry.
The challenging build-out of renewable energy infrastructure is at an inflection point as a surge of new ideas and investment promises to keep the sector’s momentum going.
“Weather-related risks on the property side are a significant concern for risk managers and various industries. Leading experts, such as Colorado State University, forecast a very active hurricane season of at least 23 named storms and five major hurricanes, which is well above average.”
Ascot’s Jeff Canfield shares his take on the potential of AI in underwriting, Ascot’s strategy for deal selection, and the company’s unique approach to underwriting specialty risks.
Katie McGrath discusses ongoing and emerging trends in the insurance industry, the potential of an AI insurance market and the challenges of modeling the costs of cyberattacks.
Joann Balous of Travelers discusses the evolving role of CFOs in the insurance industry, their increasing involvement in risk management decisions, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on their strategies.
“We work closely with our clients to assess their risks and implement loss prevention measures, such as improving building resilience and developing comprehensive business continuity plans. By taking a proactive approach to risk management, we aim to minimize the impact of natural catastrophes on our clients’ operations and bottom line.”
Bret Ahnell of FM Global discusses the prolonged hard market in property insurance, the impact of climate change on the industry, and the company’s focus on expanding renewable energy coverage.
Joann Balous from Travelers discusses the changing dynamics of the CFO’s role in risk management, their concerns about cybersecurity, and their collaboration with risk management teams