Best’s Review Webinar Examines Catastrophes and How Insurers are Re- Evaluating Risk Criteria [Professional Services Close – Up]

A.M. Best said new catastrophe models, research and data are advancing insurers' understanding of the risks they face from natural and man-made catastrophes.

According to a release, a panel of experts will discuss recent catastrophes, catastrophe forecasts and how record losses have insurers crafting new policy options and re-evaluating their risk criteria. The live, one-hour webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, at 1 p.m. EDT.

Register for the complimentary webinar at bestreview.com/ webinars/cats12

Panelists for this webinar will include:

-Erik Nikodem, Executive Vice President and Property Division Executive, Lexington Insurance Company

-Laurie Johnson, PhD, AICP, Senior Science Advisor, Lexington Insurance Company

-Roger Pielke Jr., PhD, Professor of Environmental Studies, Center for Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Colorado

-Brian Finlay, Senior Associate and Director of Managing Across Boundaries Program, Stimson Center

Attendees can submit questions in advance during registration or email questions to [email protected] during the live event. Coverage of the webinar will be featured in an upcoming issue of Best's Review. For more information about the webinar, please call (908) 439-2200, ext. 5561, or e-mail [email protected].

Best's Review, A.M. Best Co.'s monthly publication (bestreview.com) covers the global insurance industry.

A.M. Best Company is an insurance rating and information source.

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