Asset Management: US Fed Rate Hikes, Ukraine Invasion and Lingering COVID-19 Inject Volatility Into Bonds: Without a crystal ball to see what the Federal Reserve has in store in its inflation fight, coupled with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and stubborn COVID-era supply chain problems, the bond market is seeing volatility rise.
Asset Management & ESG: Asset Management Professionals Examine Growing Role of ESG in Insurance Portfolios: Asset managers explore the strategies and considerations insurers are employing to adapt their portfolios.
At Large (WEB ONLY): Insurance Industry Offers a Noble Value Proposition: Insurers should feel good about what they do. Here are some reasons why you shouldn't accept how the profession is usually characterized in popular culture.
Best's Rankings: Largest 30 European Insurers 2022 Edition: Insurers were ranked by 2020 gross premiums written.
Book Store (WEB ONLY): Personal Tales Help New and Struggling Agents Maximize Their Sales Production: In his book, David Duford shares stories of top-producing agents who have created niches and found success in the industry.
Catastrophes: Stormy Weather: In Florida, Property Claims Face Litigation Backlog: The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway this month. As the industry works to resolve backlogged claims, a new wave may once again trap ILS capital and put pressure on markets.
Emerging Leaders: AM Best's Student Challenge Winners Offer Battle Plan for Infectious Disease Remediation: This year's first-place team members said COVID-19, and its catastrophic impact on small businesses, was the impetus for their idea to help mitigate small-business closures.
European Insurers: AM Best: Inflation, Energy Prices Bring Uncertainty to France Non-Life Market: A good level of diversification and protection against natural catastrophe losses are moderating factors for the segment.
Executive Changes (EXPANDED ONLINE): President of Aflac US Announces 2023 Retirement Date: Insurance industry mourns the deaths of Everest Re chief risk officer, Allstate chief legal officer and Centene chief executive officer.
From the Editor's Desk: Florida in the Eye of the Insurance Storm: The June issue includes a feature about a claims backlog in Florida, an interview with the winners of AM Best's Student Challenge and a report on insurance asset management and developments in the bond market.
Industry Events: Insurance Industry Events Return to In-Person Venues: Les Rendez-Vous de Septembre and InsureTech Connect are among the notable conferences scheduled for face-to-face gatherings this fall.
Life Insurance: US Interest Rates, Excess Capital Drive Life Insurers' M&A Push: The COVID-19 pandemic taught the industry a thing or two about core versus non-core businesses and instilled a willingness to deploy capital to either shed or grow segments through M&As, observers say.
Preferred Publisher Program (WEB ONLY): In Other News ...: A roundup of news from publishers around the globe. Access to some sites may require registration or subscription.
Regulatory/Law (WEB ONLY): US Courts Offer Differing Interpretations of Cyberfraud Cases: In some ways, inconsistent law can be worse than bad law.
Web Traffic: Visits to European Insurers Sites: Prudential plc leads web analytics provider Semrush's ranking of the Largest 30 European Insurers based on 2020 gross written premiums.Related records: En: Best's Review. - New Jersey : A.M. Best Company, 1976- = ISSN 1527-5914. - 06/06/2022 Volumen 123 Número 6 - junio 2022 , 45 p.Materia / lugar / evento: Mercado de seguros COVID-19 Ranking Criterios ESG Other categories: 1