BestDay Audio Podcast for Tuesday, May 4: MetLife’s Paul Taylor on Cancer Education, Support Tools

BestDay Audio Podcast for Tuesday, May 4: Paul Taylor, vice president of group disability operations at MetLife, discusses cancer as one of the leading causes of long-term disability absences, and ways carriers are offering cancer-related education and support tools to workplaces.

Recent episodes of BestDay Audio include:

— Monday, May 3: Jon Kingsdale, executive director of the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority, discusses Massachusetts' 2006 near-universal coverage law and whether U.S. health reform will mirror the Bay State's experience.

— Friday, April 30: Geoff Riddell, chairman of global corporation and chief executive officer of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East for Zurich, discusses the Asian markets, Japan regulatory changes and takaful opportunities. Also included in the cast: Anthony Carroll, executive vice president of global marine, energy and construction for Liberty International Underwriters, discusses the energy markets and the impact the Gulf of Mexico drill rig explosion will have; Best’s Review Insight Columnist Robert Stein, vice chairman of global financial services for Ernst & Young, discusses how after 10 years of deliberation, the IASB and FASB are on the verge of jointly releasing an Exposure Draft containing its latest proposals for insurance accounting; and Best’s Review Insight Columnist Lauren Berry, chief business development officer for Travelers Inland, explains that a promising growth area for agents is in the renewable energy market.

— Thursday, April 29: Chartis Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Schimek discusses the state of the insurance market. Also included in the cast: Kevin Kelley, chief executive officer of Ironshore, discusses growth and strategy through Lloyd's, market conditions and where he sees opportunities; Best’s Review Insight Columnists Michael Costonis, executive director of Accenture's Insurance practice for North America, and Kevin Kraft, managing director in charge of growth and distribution for Accenture's life insurance practice, explain how taking a retailer's view of shelf space can help insurers win in distribution; and Best’s Review Insight Columnist Brian Fechtel, of breadwinnersinsurance.com, a life insurance consultancy, discusses how life marketing should be woven into the social fabric of society.

— Wednesday, April 28: Mario Vitale, chief executive officer of Zurich Global Corporate, discusses how industry pressures are building. Also included in the cast, Rudolf Flunger, division head of insurance and specialty at Swiss Re, discusses the company’s views on market opportunities and potential regulation.

— Tuesday, April 27: Lockton Cos. President and Chief Executive Officer John Lumelleau discusses the state of the market and the opportunities that health care reform presents for brokers. Also included in the cast, Daniel Godfrey, director of corporate communications at life and pension fund consolidator Phoenix Group Holdings in London, discusses the approval by bondholders of the company’s proposal to reduce the value of their holdings.

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