AMBTV Panel at MORO: Growing Global Protectionism Undermines Reinsurance

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Insurers and industry leaders on an A.M. BestTV at the Meeting of Reinsurance Officials said nations that restrict cross-border insurance, manipulate interest rates and react to disasters with short-sighted solutions.

 

Swiss Re's Duffield: Mutuals May Have Edge in Managing Disruption

Chris Duffield, senior vice president, Swiss Re Canada, said some mutual insurers may be able to better negotiate changes to the insurance environment because of their focus on their policyholders and corporate values.

 

Shelter Re's Lockard: Insurance Industry Is on Cusp of Transition

Greg Lockard, director of reinsurance operations, Shelter Re, said advances in technology and advancing consumer expectations are driving change throughout the insurance industry.
 

IBM's McLaughlin: Tech Helps Insurers Create Risk Tools for Users

Mark McLaughlin, global insurance director, IBM, said insurers will benefit from developments in data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and industry platforms.

 

American Ag's Graham: As Legality of Cannabis Grows, Insurers Find Ways to Cover

Lorie Graham, chief risk officer and senior insurance manager, American Agricultural Insurance, said cannabis growers and distributors face a range of challenges including overlapping jurisdictions that disagree on its legality.

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