Tresa Stephens, North American Head of Cyber for Allianz, details a new company report that looks at trends in cybersecurity. Trends show an increase in attacks that exploit software vulnerabilities and aim at digital supply chains.

Shireen Gammoh, global head of capital advisory and modeling, Gallagher Re, said insurers must consider volatility and tools to protect capital segments. Gammoh spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Cameron Parker, head of P/C structured solutions, EMEA, Swiss Re, said investor appetite has shifted in search of higher returns. The insurance industry's recent performance has also sharpened concerns about delivering stable returns. Parker spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Andy Moore, London Market leader and UK insurance regulatory leader, PwC, said higher rates and increasingly complex, interconnected risks require insurers to pay close attention to how they deploy capital. Moore spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Adrian Cox, chief executive officer, Beazley, said the role of insurance extends beyond just pricing risk; it includes providing insight, risk management, and enabling progress. Cox spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Kanika Thukral and Michael Dunckley, both associate directors, AM Best, also review changes to AM Best's holding company capital methodology. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Tony Silverman, director, credit rating criteria, research & analytics, AM Best, said combined ratios in non-life insurance will change, improving the quality of financial indicators. However IFRS 17 will mean that comparisons with other accounting standards such as US GAAP will require interpretation. Silverman spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Mahesh Mistry and Angela Yeo, both senior directors and heads of analytics, AM Best, said global insurers face scenarios of polycrisis and permacrisis that are redefining markets and broadening the risk environment. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Greg Carter, managing director, analytics, AM Best, said reinsurers are refocusing on traditional role of balance sheet protection rather than on smoothing earnings or managing income statements. Carter spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best’s Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Tony Fenton, vice president of underwriting and product at Nationwide Property & Casualty, discusses a new survey that shows that while most business owners feel prepared for severe weather, their insurance agents aren’t so sure.