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

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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.

 

CyberScout's Cullina: Cyberrisk Operating in 'Post-Exposure World'

Matt Cullina, CEO, CyberScout, said cyber-related risks have evolved from data breaches to more targeted attacks that look to quickly monetize purloined data.

 

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.

 

Element AI's Dugas: Artificial Intelligence Needs Computing Power, Systems

Charles Dugas, director of insurance solutions, Element AI, said insurers that want to implement an artificial intelligence program must work from a digital, modernized technology platform with access to data sources and computing power.

 

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.

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