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Next Challenge Is Modeling Secondary Perils Triggered by Primary Events

Thomas Holzheu, Swiss Re Americas chief economist, said many recent losses are tied to catastrophic events that historically haven't been known as the most severe events, along with related perils that accompany large events.

Allianz: 'COVID Trio of Risks' Weighing on Businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic, business interruption and cyber top the risks for businesses according to a survey, said Tom Varney, regional manager, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.

Child Abuse and Molestation Are Preventable Risks

While raising rates and lowering limits on child abuse and molestation coverage, insurers are focusing on risk management, said Aaron Lundberg, president and CEO, Praesidium.

Demand Meter Shows Shopping Patterns of US Consumers

Also, industry professionals talk with AM Best Audio about new opportunities for research.

Auto Shopping and New Business Policy Volumes Increased in Q3

Tanner Sheehan, associate vice president of auto insurance at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Chris Rice, senior director of data science, discuss the findings of the LexisNexis Insurance Demand Meter that reveals both auto insurance shopping and new business policy volumes increased overall in Q3, but slowed in August likely impacted by the end of the CARES Act benefits, hurricane activity and wildfires in the West.

Investment Research Aims to Aid Asset Managers

Stewart Foley, editor in chief, AUM Journal, discusses the publication's new partnership with Camradata that will allow U.S. insurers to research over 6,000 investment products.

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