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      Mutual Insurers Wrestle With Onslaught of Emerging Risks

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      Insurers and reinsurers said a range of new and expanding risks, including cyber liability, drones, autonomous vehicles and even new farm risks is challenging the underwriting ability of the mutual insurance sector.

       

      A.M. Best's Thomas: More Reinsurers Returning Capital Via Dividends

      Catherine Thomas, senior director of analytics, A.M. Best, said the active market for mergers and acquisitions has boosted many reinsurers' share prices, making it more expensive for reinsurers to buy back their own shares.
       

      ICMIF's Tarbuck: Insurers Must Rise to the Bigger Risks Ahead

      Shaun Tarbuck, CEO, International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation, said insurers are poised to help lead initiatives aimed at reducing global risk but must have the confidence and courage to step forward.

       

      American Agricultural's Graham: Farm Sector a Hotbed of Emerging Risks

      Lorie Graham, senior manager, American Agricultural Insurance Company, said farmers are rapidly adopting drones, sensor based equipment, 3D printing and new business models, creating new types of exposure to which agricultural insurers must respond.
       

      Lloyd's Beale: Time for Insurers to Step Up the Research, Development

      Inga Beale, CEO, Lloyd's, said the insurance industry invests less in researching risks and developing new products than industries such as manufacturing.

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