Insurance Industry

Crypto Insurance Gap Reveals $3.31 Trillion Market Opportunity

With only 11% of cryptocurrency holders insured despite strong demand, insurers face both significant challenges and substantial opportunities, according to commentary from AM Best.

MGA Premiums Increase in 2024, Marking Fourth Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Growth: AM Best

Swiss Re’s Will Porter Discusses Promising International Program Business Opportunities

When Prayers Aren’t Enough: Why Insurers Are Turning to AI to Stop the Next Mass Shooting

Wall Street’s Next Crash Won’t Be Human-Induced: The Looming Threat of AI-Triggered Market Meltdowns

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The 10 Percent

It’s doubtful that insurers (or any other industry) are well served by deliberately ignoring outliers.

Captive Pensions

Using a captive for pensions can mitigate longevity and investment risks, but the regulatory hurdles are substantial.

What If Uber and ZipCar Had a Baby?

Convergence in the automotive sector may affect many more industries than just car making.

Practical Solutions for a Changing Claims Environment

The agenda for the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo will focus on proven solutions for claims challenges.

Congress: Let E&S Underwrite Unique Flood Risks

It’s time to clarify the definition of private flood insurance to ensure that surplus lines insurers are part of the solution.

Quick and Decisive

Mike McGavick, the CEO of XL Catlin, earns praise by making tough decisions others avoid.

Know Your Limitations

Directors are often unaware of the terms and conditions applicable to their coverage.

Greenberg on Cuba

The easing of travel restrictions to Cuba is bound to open up opportunities.

Managing Diversity

The American Association of Managing General Agents focuses on diversity.

Pros and Cons of Specialty Consolidation

Insurers are increasingly focused on streamlining distribution.

Strong Headwinds

Recent results for insurers have been good but substantial headwinds are in the offing.

Workers’ Comp: Like a Nasty Divorce

The CEO of Rising Medical weighs in on the controversial ProPublica report on workers’ compensation.

Insurers Flying High

Four insurance companies have received approval to use drones for claims and risk management purposes.

What Lies Ahead for Healthcare Solutions

Healthcare Solutions CEO Joe Boures answers R&I’s questions on client service, industry consolidation and the best Philly cheesesteaks.

Trigger Warnings

Roger Crombie suggests that insurance policies may need to include trigger warnings.

No Sale

Independent brokers value the freedom to define their culture and corporate philosophy.

The Surprising World of Nonprofit Captives

They comprise fully one-quarter of all captives domiciled in Vermont.

New Hampshire Works to Rein in WC Medical Fees

An amended bill would impose reductions on medical fees for three years, giving the state an opportunity to consider the need for a fee schedule based on Medicare rates.

Brokers List Legislative Priorities

Crop and flood insurance, and a host of health-care related concerns are top of mind for brokerage organizations.

Fate of Two Comp Alternatives Lies With Courts

In the first two states to wrestle with questions of allowing employers to opt out of the federal workers comp system, uphill battles remain.