AM Best Audio Podcast

In her book “The Future of Insurance, Volume IV: Asia Rising,” Theresa Blissing, co-founder, Asia InsurTech Podcast, explores how Asia is driving the next wave of insurance innovation through digital-first and embedded solutions.

AM Best Director Ann Modica explains that Kevin Warsh could steer the Federal Reserve toward a smaller balance sheet, stricter limits on quantitative easing, and a more traditional approach to central banking.

Philadelphia Insurance Cos. is leveraging automation and AI to streamline operations and strengthen agent relationships—all while maintaining the flexibility needed for complex risks. Brent Skiles, chief transformation officer, discusses how the company is balancing efficiency with flexibility in a rapidly evolving market.

Senior Associate Editor Terry Dopp discusses his BestWire article that shows Prudential Financial Inc. could see an impact of about $1 billion over two years from a voluntary suspension of new sales the life insurer instituted after disclosing employee misconduct.

Expanding reinsurance activity is strengthening Cayman’s economy while creating new career opportunities and driving investment in regulatory and technological innovation, said Andre Ebanks, premier of the Cayman Islands. Ebanks spoke with AM Best TV at the CIRCA ReConnect Conference in Grand Cayman.

Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Insurance Information Institute, and Mark Grazman, CEO, Fenix24, discuss the evolving cyberthreat landscape and insurers’ increasing focus on resilience, recovery and preparedness.

AM Best Senior Director Sridhar Manyem discusses a presentation he gave at RIMS RISKWORLD in Philadelphia that looked at how combined social and economic inflation are creating challenges for the insurance industry and how insurers are responding.

AM Best expects the profitability of London Market companies to moderate over 2026 but remain positive, subject to normal catastrophe experience in the remainder of the year, according to a recent Best's Market Segment Report discussed by Kanika Thukral, associate director, analytics, AM Best.

Senior Associate Editor Steve Hallo details his BestWire reporting that shows Oklahoma and Georgia emerging as pivotal political battlegrounds where debates over regulation, accountability and affordability are shaping the future of insurance oversight.

Amelia Fitch, president of the Society of Insurance Research, and host Tony Cañas discuss the SIR’s new podcast, which highlights behind-the-scenes insurance careers, fosters member engagement, and shares industry insights.