Best’s Review: Monthly Issues

June 2026

As reinsurers become increasingly selective about property risk, insurers and their intermediaries turn to more creative solutions.

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In This Issue

Catastrophe-Focused MGAs Filling Bigger Space in Property Catastrophe Market

Cyberrisk at a Tipping Point as Insurers Work To Mitigate Emerging Threats

Infrastructure Debt Edge

Staying the Course

NAIC Revamping Asset Management Oversight

AM Best: Credit Quality of Annuity Reserves Declined From 2007 to 2025 on the Credit Ratings Scale

Iran Conflict Puts Spotlight on Maritime Insurance Issues

Cell Captive System for Digital Creators Wins AM Best’s 2026 Student Challenge

AM Best’s Analytical Briefing: European MGAs Branch Out as Landscape Changes

AM Best Survey: AI Appears Ready, but Many Insurers Plot Cautious Adoption Pace

Cayman Islands Seeking Qualified Jurisdiction Status for Reinsurance

Patrons Could Get More Than They Bargained for at Flea, Farmers Markets

Allstate Affiliates Approved for Lower Personal Auto Rates in Louisiana

State Farm Tops Louisiana Auto List

Author: Rising Risks Demand Smarter Commercial Property Coverage Decisions

Apps Give Cues To Guide Retirement Funds

Insurance Banter With Burand & Borup Breaks Down the Industry’s Complexities

The Standard Emphasizes Community, Securing a Regional Audience

‘Lo$$ Ratio’ Freestyles With Insurance

The Voice of Insurance Leads AM Best’s Top 30 Preferred Podcasters List

May 2026

Automated technologies are enabling insurers to build new capabilities, but new tech brings new risks.

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AI Streamlines Underwriting, Making It More Consistent

Making Automation Work for Agents

Automation Hastens Pace of Creating Complex Insurance Coverage

Homeowners Carrier Built With Automation, Boosting Profits

Issues & Answers: From AI Experimentation to Measurable Impact

Issues & Answers: Double-Edged Innovation in the Insurance Industry

Chubb CEO: AI Will Replace Jobs; MGAs Mostly a ‘Bad Bet’ for Market

AI’s Most Tangible Impact Falls to Underwriting, Insurance Exec Says

Fighting AI With AI: One MGA Finds Fraud Is a Real Downside to the Technology

AIG, McGill in Long-Term AI-Fueled Subscription Market Partnership

Life Insurers See Paid Family Leave as Growth Opportunity

AM Best: US D&O Liability Market Prioritizing Long-Term Profitability

Gard Tops P&I Clubs Rankings Again

British Insurers Welcome ‘Landmark’ Financial Ombudsman Reforms

Literary Agencies Look To Shut the Book on Cyberrisks

Georgia Approves Lower Auto Rates for Country Mutual Affiliates

State Farm Leads Georgia Auto List

Author: Embedded Insurance, Tech Partnerships Fuel Asia’s Insurance Growth

Comparison Sites Offer Insurance Quotes Via ChatGPT Apps

Influencer Advocates for Independent Agents With Podcasts, Tech Consulting

April 2026

Insurers and risk managers discuss the latest developments in commercial risk.

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Data Center Boom Opens Opportunities for Insurers

Insuring AI Data Centers Requires Layered Mosaic of Coverages

Data Center Losses Can Be Costly

MSIG USA’s Data-Driven Growth

Mining Insurance Brokers: Capacity High Despite Catastrophe Losses

Rising Cyber Interconnectedness Pushes Insurers To Boost Detection

AI Introduces New Cyberrisks

Travelers Group Tops US Commercial Multiperil Insurers List

Largest US Commercial Multiperil Insurers – 2026 Edition

Web Traffic: Visits to Largest Commercial Multiperil Insurer Sites

Issues & Answers: The Great Outdoors Market

Issues & Answers: Microcap D&O

Foresters Financial CEO Sees Adviser-Led Sales as ‘Bread and Butter’

Perils Hikes Loss Estimate to $2.1 Billion for November Severe Storms Event in Australia

Web Traffic: Visits to Largest Asia-Pacific Insurer Sites

Largest Asia-Pacific Insurers – 2026 Edition

India Allows 100% Foreign Investment in Insurers

AM Best: Sidecar Market Seeing Growth in Multiple Sectors

Alcohol Consumption Poses Risk to Golf Club Owners and Operators

Hawaii Homeowners Insurers Hike Rates After Catastrophic Wildfires

March 2026

How agents and insurers are exploring new paths to profitable distribution.

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Agent Networks Offer More Tools, Access

Agent Networks Offer More Tools, Access

Michigan Lawmakers Mull Several Bills Aimed at Attracting Captive Insurers

AM Best: Captive Insurers Turn to Property Coverage as Commercial Market Tightens

Finance Hub Training Future Insurers Amid Job Surge in Captive Sector

Largest Global Published, Rated Single-Parent Captive Insurers – 2026 Edition

Issues & Answers: An Environmental Shift

Issues & Answers: Program for Success

AM Best: Private Equity/Asset Managers-Backed Companies Drive Growth in Affiliated Investments

AM Best: US Life/Annuity Market Segment Outlook Remains Stable

Can Data Boost an Insurer’s Bottom Line?

Best’s Briefing: Challenging Medicare Advantage Environment Not Without Oases of Opportunity

Best’s Briefing: Nonlife Runoff Market Evolves With Sophisticated Strategies

Cyberattacks Threaten Finances, Reputation of TV Broadcasters

Favorable Loss Trends Lead to Decreases in Alaska Workers’ Compensation Rates

Author: AI-Forward Leadership Redefines How Insurers Adopt Technology

Insurance Apps Target Wellness, Rewards

A Multifaceted Approach To Fix Insurers

Podcaster Speaks With Retired Air Force General About Risk Management Lessons

Insurance Asset Risk Aims for Clarity in Complex Sector With News, Analysis

February 2026

Best’s Review survey highlights needs, gaps in preparing tomorrow’s insurance professionals.

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Learning Curve: Our Readers Identify Gaps in Insurance Education

Survey Said …

Academics Say Future of Insurance Education Is Interactive, Collaborative

US College Risk Management and Insurance Programs

In Memoriam: Insurance Industry Leaders of 2025

Changes at the Top: Industry Leaders Announce Retirement Plans in 2025

The Future of Protection

Private Credit Largely Positive but Holds Risks, Life/Annuity Execs Say

AM Best: Saudi Arabia Works To Maintain Monetary, Economic Stability

AM Best: Major Improvements Following Weak Results Expected for Nonstandard Auto

Chemicals, Power Tools Pose Perils Around the Clock for Timepiece Manufacturers

Illinois Legislators Block Governor’s Move To Expand Regulator’s Rate Authority

Author: Building Insurance Resilience Requires Navigating the Unknown

Apps Drive Growing Microinsurance Market

The Hard Market Takes an Irreverent Look at Insurance While Giving Industry Insights

SOA Podcast Looks To Make the Actuarial Profession Seen and Heard

Family-Operated Risk Information Digs Deep in Property and Auto Insurance

AM Best’s Upcoming Review & Preview Reports Offer Views on 2026 for Property/Casualty, Life/Annuity and Health Segments

UK Regulators: Proportionate Regulations, Sector Engagement Keys to Mutuals Growth

Study Shows How AI, Other Technologies Are Reshaping Insurance Culture

January 2026

Insurance leaders discuss what’s next in 2026.

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