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AM Best Audio

Hosted by A.M. Best Company, Inc.

Episodes

1084

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

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Insurance news, interviews, rating announcements and more.

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August 14, 20261 hr 2 min

AM Best’s Analytical Briefing – Directors & Officers Insurance: The State of the Market

The D&O insurance landscape continues to face mounting external pressures, including geopolitical instability, economic volatility, regulatory uncertainty and sustained soft market conditions. These dynamics are reshaping corporate risk profiles and influencing how organizations, boards and insurers assess governance, liability and exposure management. This briefing examined the key developments impacting the D&O market and the broader liability environment.

August 13, 20262 min

BestWire: California Leads US Private Passenger Auto Premiums; New Jersey Posts Double-Digit Growth

Senior Associate Editor Dave Pilla discusses AM Best’s 2026 rankings that show California still leading the nation in private passenger auto direct premiums written, followed by Texas, Florida, New York and Georgia.

August 12, 202623 min

LIMRA’s Golembiewski: US Annuity Sales Continue Record Momentum, Exceed $123 Billion in 2Q 2026

Keith Golembiewski, AVP and director of annuity research, LIMRA, discusses the forces behind record annuity sales, rising demand for retirement security and the key trends driving the next phase of annuity growth and innovation.

August 11, 20264 min

AM Best: Bond Shifts Highlight Evolving Investment Strategies Among US Life/Annuity Insurers

NAIC's new principles-based bond definition went into full effect in 2025, according to a new Best's Special Report discussed by Kaitlin Piasecki, industry research analyst, AM Best.

August 10, 202610 min

AM Best: Market Segment Outlook – Japan Non-Life Insurance

The outlook remains stable owing to rising interest rates, implementation of the Japan Insurance Capital Standard, and greater regulatory oversight, among other factors, according to a new Best's Market Segment Report discussed by AM Best Senior Financial Analyst Charles Chiang.

August 7, 20262 min

BestWire: TruStage Cybersecurity Incident Prompts Network Shutdown

BestWire Senior Associate Editor Terry Dopp discusses TruStage Financial Group's response to a recently disclosed cybersecurity incident, the impact of the company's network shutdown on customers, and what the event signals about the growing cyber challenges facing the insurance industry.

August 6, 202611 min

Triple-I’s Leonard: Underwriting Outlook Brightens Despite Rising Uncertainty

Michel Léonard, chief economist and data scientist, Insurance Information Institute, discusses the improving underwriting outlook for property/casualty insurers and how emerging risks, stress testing and AI are shaping the industry’s future.

August 5, 20267 min

AM Best: Managing General Agents Adapt to Changing Demands, Added Security

The maturing MGA market will need greater discipline in building portfolios and adept adoption of newer technologies to produce coverage solutions for emerging risk, according to research discussed by AM Best Associate Director David Blades and Industry Research Analyst Helen Andersen.

August 4, 202611 min

Issues & Answers: Predict, Prepare and Protect

Sarah Griffin, senior vice president, Nationwide personal lines product and underwriting, said her company sees a real opportunity to help homeowners prepare, rather than just react, through the right education and protection.

August 3, 20268 min

Issues & Answers: Canadian Captive Contender

Rob Walling, principal and consulting actuary with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, said the province of Alberta is demonstrating an encouraging, business-forward approach to captive insurance.

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