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

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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.

 

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.
 

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.

 

Mutual Insurers Form Tight Bonds With Reinsurers

Insurers and reinsurers at the Meeting of Reinsurance Officials in Montreal said mutual insurers lack stock companies' range of access to capital sources, which is why many look to reinsurers for help with capital and expertise.
 

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.

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