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Notes from WSIA 2023: ‘Has the market reached peak fronting?’
Besides Vesttoo’s downfall, other hot topics during this year’s WSIA were talent, competition in the E&S sector and commercial auto.
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In addition to price, E&S insurers need to pay close attention to terms and conditions, as well as quality of risk. -
Secondary perils are adding uncertainty, while modelling is still relatively unsophisticated.
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Everest North America insurance president Mike Mulray will head up the business on an interim basis while the carrier appoints a permanent unit leader.
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Ratings agency AM Best has revised its outlook to negative for Realign Insurance Group, which includes American Summit, National Summit and Summit Specialty Insurance.
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Ali previously led Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions, a full-service MGA specializing in niche workers' compensation, casualty and professional liability products.
Interviews
Interviews
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In Partnership With AXISGlen Manjos offers his thoughts on the cyber insurance market today.
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In Partnership With Argo GroupAshley Heline, AVP Marketing & Producer Management at Argo Group, discusses how the insurance talent shortage creates opportunities for young professionals to step up – and how the resources at Ascend With Argo can help them do just that.
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In Partnership With Argo GroupArgo Group’s Alyssa Joubert, VP, Marketing and Distribution, discusses building relationships in hybrid work settings – and shares how Ascend With Argo can help producers and underwriters develop the skills to form meaningful connections.
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In Partnership With Argo GroupDavid Corry, SVP, Head of Argo Environmental, shares advice on exploring specialties in insurance. The industry needs specialists – and Ascend With Argo has resources to help you find your niche.
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Mary Henderson talks about rate softening over the last 18 months, and the impact of bank insolvencies on the market.
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After five years of double digit growth, the E&S market is thriving. We asked our interviewees if they expect that growth to continue, and if there are any potential pitfalls
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In Partnership With AXISDoug Wordekemper offers his thoughts on the current financial lines insurance market.
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In Partnership With DualConnie Germano offers her thoughts on reserve releases, claim inflation, and preparing for casualty catastrophes.
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The executive director of the WSIA offers his thoughts on the current state of the E&S market, and the association's annual event's continued future in San Diego.
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Danny Kaufman talks about Burns & Wilcox's $100m tech rollout, and AI's potential usefulness for the insurance industry.
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In Partnership With ParagonDuffy Koller offers his perspective on the E&S casualty space, and the current challenges being faced.
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In Partnership With DualJon Knouse speaks to Meg Green about how macroeconomic conditions are impacting the property space.
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In Partnership With Crum & ForsterSteve Fomchenko discusses the current state of the E&S property market.
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In Partnership With ParagonAndy Borst talks about demand trends, focusing on property and entertainment, and about growth plans for Paragon.
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In Partnership With MarkelMarkel's chief wholesale officer offers her thoughts on the current state of play in the E&S market.
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