AM Best Audio Podcast

Dan Byrnes, president and principal at Asset Allocation & Management LLC, said that AAM has built a reputation for delivering customized investment strategies that align with the unique needs of insurers.

Mark Yu, head of Enterprise Capital Strategy at New England Asset Management, said that stress and scenario testing are crucial components of the company’s asset allocation analysis.

Robert Lewis, CEO, INTX Insurance Software, discusses the need for end-to-end policy management systems in property/casualty insurance, and the challenges of legacy software.

Swiss Re Chief Underwriting Officer-Casualty, Laure Forgeron, breaks down short- and long-term forces, including inflation, tariffs, evolving mobility patterns and emerging technologies that are redefining risks and strategies in the $2.2 trillion global motor reinsurance sector.

Sridhar Manyem, senior director, industry relations Americas, AM Best, discusses regulatory sandboxes for testing products, and how AI is being used in pricing and claims. Manyem spoke with AM Best TV at the InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025.

Eleanor Bragg, a research analyst with Verisk Extreme Event Solutions, discusses how systemic risks including “forever chemicals” litigation, climate change liability and artificial intelligence are reshaping the insurance industry's approach to modeling and mitigation.

Bill Ross, CEO, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, discusses key takeaways from the 2025 IICF Philanthropic Roundtable, where industry leaders from 26 insurance organizations explored innovative ways to integrate corporate social responsibility, enhance volunteerism and strengthen community leadership across the sector.

Stephen Crewdson, senior director, J.D. Power, discusses how stabilized switching rates despite high shopping activity signal a shift in consumer behavior, prompting insurers to focus on retention, digital engagement and identifying high-value customers in the auto and homeowners insurance market.

Joan Woodward, who joined Travelers 16 years ago from Goldman Sachs, discusses her role in leading the Travelers Institute's podcast initiative, which explores the intersection of business, insurance and public policy.

Ivan Gonzalez, CEO, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, said companies are turning to parametric solutions, catastrophe bonds and captive arrangements that offer custom coverage. Gonzalez spoke with AM Best TV at the RIMS RISKWORLD conference, held in Chicago.