A.m. Best Radio Podcast

Sanjay Mokashi, general manager and chief underwriting officer, GIC, said closing India's protection gap requires redesigning existing insurance products. Mokashi spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference, Monte Carlo.

Kanika Thukral and Konstantin Langowski, both of AM Best, said captive criteria revisions clarify analytical language without impacting existing ratings. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Dale Kirby and Andrea Porta, both of AM Best, said a greater share of European insurers meet Solvency II standards compared with carriers in Africa and the Middle East. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Charles Mathias, group executive director and group director of underwriting, The Fidelis Partnership, said different capacity providers allows more diversification of risk. Mathias spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference, Monte Carlo.

Valeria Ermakova and Stan Stoev, both of AM Best, comment that research across markets and segments shows consistent failure patterns, although the risk environment remains dynamic. They spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Martin Burke, chief underwriting officer, MS Amlin, said when looking at aggregations, you must be comfortable with your stance in the end. Burke spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference, Monte Carlo.

HSB's Sebastien Bert, DOXA's Zach Burdine, Brace Underwriting's Glenn Dorr and Allianz Commercial's Julie Gibbs discuss how MGAs are using “data orchestration” to expedite implementing programs. They spoke with AM Best TV at the WSIA Annual Marketplace in San Diego.

Waleed Jabsheh, CEO, International General Insurance, notes varied recovery across markets, with regions such as the Middle East failing to benefit from hardening conditions. Jabsheh spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo.

Peter Mansfield, an insurance lawyer and partner at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, shares how his digital audio program brings the insurance world to life.

Duncan Dale, CEO, Dale Underwriting Partners, said that while the reinsurance market has enjoyed two strong years, underlying claims data reveals worsening trends. Dale spoke with AM Best TV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre conference, Monte Carlo.

Angela Yeo and Mahesh Mistry, AM Best, said requirements forcing reinsurance in local markets are spreading from emerging to developed economies. Both spoke with AM Best TV at AM Best's Europe Insurance Market & Methodology Briefings – London.

Craig Martin, managing director and global head of wealth & lending intelligence, J.D. Power, explains new findings on consumer hopes and concerns surrounding insurers’ growing use of artificial intelligence.

Alan Dobbins, director of insurance research at Conning outlines decelerating premium growth, persistent catastrophe pressures, moderating inflation, and steady investment income as the key forces defining the property/casualty insurance sector’s performance over the next several years.

Lori Gorman, deputy insurance commissioner, North Carolina, said harder markets and emerging risks are spurring companies to seek customized coverage. Gorman spoke with AM Best TV at the Vermont Captive Insurance Association Conference, Burlington.

Expert Service Provider examines Real Estate E&O Claims and reducing risk factors.

Gregory Niehaus, professor of finance and insurance, University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, discusses how taxes shape insurers’ capital, investment strategy and competitiveness, including offshore structures.

Bill Pieroni, global AI, strategy and growth leader at DXC Technology, says the insurance sector has reached a tipping point in the use of technology, process and organizational innovation to propel use of artificial intelligence that will “eliminate laggards and accelerate leaders.” Pieroni spoke with AM Best TV at the InsureTech Connect 2025 conference, Las Vegas.

Jason Kaminsky, CEO, kWh Analytics, discusses how resilient renewable energy assets, built with smart design and proactive management, help insurers differentiate risk and improve coverage for extreme weather events.

Patrick Foy, senior director, strategic planning, TransUnion’s insurance business, discusses how evolving customer expectations and digital demands are reshaping commercial insurance heading into 2026.

Johnson Lambert’s Chief Innovation Officer Dave Fuge explained how insurers can strengthen data quality, redesign workflows, and balance innovation with governance to fully harness the power of AI.