AM Best Audio Podcast

AM Best Senior Associate Editors Renee Kiriluk-Hill and Terry Dopp discuss new Best’s Rankings highlighting growth across the property/casualty and life and health sectors, including standout results from Progressive and Athene.

AM Best's Ann Modica and James Creedy-Smith examine the latest moves by the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve, discussing inflation risks, potential rate hikes, and what investors should watch in the months ahead.

In his book "How to Acquire, Understand, and Make a Successful Claim on a Commercial Property Insurance Policy," Barry Zalma, founder, Barry Zalma Inc., explores how clear policy communication and strong claims handling reduce coverage gaps.

AM Best Director David Blades and Senior Industry Analyst Christopher Graham discuss a new Best's Market Segment Report that finds favorable underwriting margins may dissipate if adverse reserve development trends persist.

Lewis Nibbelin, research writer, Insurance Information Institute, discusses the rapid growth of the pet insurance market, rising veterinary costs and evolving liability, and coverage gaps shaping risks for insurers and pet owners.

Insurance Banter Podcast hosts Chris Burand and Paul Borup share how their long-running podcast delivers sharp real-world insights from industry insiders, helping insurance professionals navigate emerging risks, market shifts and the future of the business.

Senior Associate Editor Steve Hallo reports that former insurance executive Greg Lindberg has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for orchestrating a $2 billion fraud scheme that evolved to include money laundering and bribery.

AM Best Senior Financial Analyst Lauren Magro highlights a new Best's Special Report that finds the Florida property insurance market has become increasingly manageable due to recent legislative reforms, along with a light weather year that drove substantial earnings in 2025.

Diane Delaney, executive director, Private Risk Management Association, discusses how expanding inland flood risks are reshaping insurance conversations and reinforcing the need for more proactive client education on coverage gaps and preparedness.

Keith Golembiewski, AVP, director, annuity research, LIMRA, discusses sustained strength in U.S. annuity sales, driven by market volatility, higher interest rates and demand for protected growth and retirement income solutions.