Michael Bacon, Head of US L&H Globals and US L&H Transaction Origination, Swiss Re, discussed tailored transactions.

Angela Yeo and Mahesh Mistry, both of AM Best, outline the increasingly complex nature of global risk assessment in the insurance industry. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Tresa Stephens, regional head of cyber at Allianz Commercial, discusses the surge in large cyber claims, attributing it to increased data breaches, evolving AI-powered threats, and the growing need for robust cyber hygiene practices.

Jose Berenguer and Romeo Berti, both of AM Best, said insurers' adoption of IFRS-17 has not substantially altered the fundamentals of operating performance. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings.

Matt Zender, Senior vice president, workers’ compensation strategy at AmTrust Financial Services, discusses key findings from the 2024 Restaurant Risk Report, revealing the substantial impact of back injuries, burns, and strains caused by work-related insurance claims.

Todor Kitin and Morgane Hillebrandt, both of AM Best, said growing economic uncertainty and escalating geopolitical conflicts have led to an anticipated increase in the frequency of cyberattacks.

Edin Imsirovic, director, AM Best, said improvements in computing and data availability have created critical mass for AI development. Imsirovic spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Stephen Crewdson, senior director at J.D. Power, details the firm’s latest Loyalty Indicator & Shopping Trends report, conducted in collaboration with TransUnion. The report provides an overview of insurance shopping and loyalty behavior. The third quarter started slowly before rebounding in August and September. 

Anthony Silverman and Konstantin Langowski, both of AM Best, said that while IFRS-17 represents a significant step forward in insurance reporting, the industry can expect continued refinement and development in reporting practices.

Marcus Daley, technical co-founder of NeuralMetrics, explores the transformative impact of autonomous AI assistants in insurance, highlighting how these advanced agents enhance efficiency, adapt to complex tasks and empower underwriters to improve risk assessments and customer engagement.