A.m. Best Radio Podcast

Martin Burke, chief underwriting officer, MS Amlin, said when looking at aggregations, you must be comfortable with your stance in the end. Burke spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference, Monte Carlo.

HSB's Sebastien Bert, DOXA's Zach Burdine, Brace Underwriting's Glenn Dorr and Allianz Commercial's Julie Gibbs discuss how MGAs are using “data orchestration” to expedite implementing programs. They spoke with AM Best TV at the WSIA Annual Marketplace in San Diego.

Waleed Jabsheh, CEO, International General Insurance, notes varied recovery across markets, with regions such as the Middle East failing to benefit from hardening conditions. Jabsheh spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo.

Peter Mansfield, an insurance lawyer and partner at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, shares how his digital audio program brings the insurance world to life.

Duncan Dale, CEO, Dale Underwriting Partners, said that while the reinsurance market has enjoyed two strong years, underlying claims data reveals worsening trends. Dale spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference, Monte Carlo.

Angela Yeo and Mahesh Mistry, AM Best, said requirements forcing reinsurance in local markets are spreading from emerging to developed economies. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Craig Martin, managing director and global head of wealth & lending intelligence, J.D. Power, explains new findings on consumer hopes and concerns surrounding insurers’ growing use of artificial intelligence.

Alan Dobbins, director of insurance research at Conning outlines decelerating premium growth, persistent catastrophe pressures, moderating inflation, and steady investment income as the key forces defining the property/casualty insurance sector’s performance over the next several years.

Lori Gorman, deputy insurance commissioner, North Carolina, said harder markets and emerging risks are spurring companies to seek customized coverage. Gorman spoke with AM Best TV at the Vermont Captive Insurance Association Conference, Burlington.

Expert Service Provider examines Real Estate E&O Claims and reducing risk factors.

Gregory Niehaus, professor of finance and insurance, University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, discusses how taxes shape insurers’ capital, investment strategy and competitiveness, including offshore structures.

Bill Pieroni, global AI, strategy and growth leader at DXC Technology, says the insurance sector has reached a tipping point in the use of technology, process and organizational innovation to propel use of artificial intelligence that will “eliminate laggards and accelerate leaders.” Pieroni spoke with AM Best TV at the InsureTech Connect 2025 conference, Las Vegas.

Jason Kaminsky, CEO, kWh Analytics, discusses how resilient renewable energy assets, built with smart design and proactive management, help insurers differentiate risk and improve coverage for extreme weather events.

Patrick Foy, senior director, strategic planning, TransUnion’s insurance business, discusses how evolving customer expectations and digital demands are reshaping commercial insurance heading into 2026.

Johnson Lambert’s Chief Innovation Officer Dave Fuge explained how insurers can strengthen data quality, redesign workflows, and balance innovation with governance to fully harness the power of AI.

Alex Maloney, group CEO, Lancashire Group, points to accepting market cycles, building strong relationships, and avoiding quick fixes as competition intensifies. Maloney spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo.

Peak Re CEO Franz Hahn says India’s market is the “most interesting” in Asia, as demographics and technology shape each Asian economy as the insurance sector seeks to catch up with this fast-growing region. Hahn spoke with AM Best TV at the 21st Singapore International Reinsurance Conference.

An Nguyen from Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses how Human Factors Analysis is typically conducted and how it is used in forensic investigations.

Attorneys John “Jack” Delany, Gary Samms and John Hare, from Qualified Member law firm Marshall Dennehey discuss the best approaches for attorneys to prevent nuclear verdicts in the courtroom. 

Keith Golembiewski, AVP, director, annuity research, LIMRA, discusses 2025 growth in registered index-linked and variable annuities, driven by market volatility and guaranteed income demand, with overall annuity sales projected over $450 billion.