Best's Review Focuses on Growth Found by Insurers and Brokers in Specialization
The November issue of Best’s Review features discussions with insurance executives and industry experts about the specialty markets and what it takes to succeed:
- “Making the Move from Generalist to Specialist” explains why brokers, managing general agents and others are making this transition in an effort to grow their businesses.
- “Prospecting for the Next Great Risk Opportunity” looks at the need for underwriters to consider how they are investing time and capital in launching new products and searching for opportunities.
- “With Specialization Comes Responsibility” examines the new level of responsibility that professionals have to provide for their clients as they follow the trend toward specialization.
Also included in the November issue:
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“Severe Weather in Coastal States Presents Big Challenges in Hardening Homeowners Market” looks at the havoc wrought upon the property markets in
Louisiana ,Texas andSouth Carolina . -
“Top Workers’ Comp Ranks See Movement Upon Emerging from COVID Unemployment Spike” expands upon our ranking of the top workers' comp insurers, in which
Travelers Group held onto the top spot. -
The Best’s Commentary excerpt “AM Best: Florida Specialists Cede a Growing Amount of Premium to Reinsurers” discusses the pressure the
Florida property insurance market has been under as it faces multiple challenges. - “Insurers Submit Florida Homeowners Multiperil Filings in First Nine Months of 2022” examines rate filings in the months preceding Hurricane Ian.
Best’s Review is AM Best’s monthly insurance magazine, covering emerging issues and trends and evaluating their impact on the marketplace. Access to the complete content of Best’s Review is available here.
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