Best kWh Analytics Podcasts (2025)

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kWh Analytics CEO: Data, Climate Pressures Reshape Renewable Energy Underwriting 12:35

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Jason Kaminsky, CEO, kWh Analytics, discusses how insurers must adapt models and partnerships to address growing risks in the rapidly changing renewable energy sector.By AM Best Company

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2025 Solar Risk Assessment 1:02:12

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The 2025 Solar Risk Assessment, now in its 7th edition, is a comprehensive report of the most pressing risks and opportunities facing the solar and storage industries. Compiled by industry experts, this report offers a data-driven look at key challenges such as extreme weather, operational risks, and battery safety. Download the full report at: Int…

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Allianz Warns Geopolitical Risks Threaten Maritime Gains 13:23

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Rahul Khanna, global head of marine risk consulting, Allianz Commercial, discusses the sharp drop in vessel losses, the rise of shadow fleets and how geopolitical instability is reshaping maritime risk and global supply chains.By AM Best Company

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Issues & Answers: Smart Cyber Strategies 6:26

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Tim Nunziata, senior vice president of E&O and cyber at Nationwide Insurance, said that when it comes to cyber, each industry has a nuanced threat landscape that can’t be painted with this broad brush. It’s important for clients and risk managers to find tailored solutions to meet their company’s needs, he said.…

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Ep303: Scaling Clean Energy Access Through Community Solar 20:22

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Jorge Vargas, CEO of Aspen Power, joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of community solar in the US. He shares how Aspen is expanding access to clean energy through innovative partnerships, strategic development, and a focus on emerging markets.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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Travelers’ Williams: Mental Health Concerns Drive Surge in EPL Claims 9:27

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Chris Williams, employment practices liability product manager, Travelers Insurance, discusses how rising mental health awareness is increasing workplace discrimination claims and emphasizes the need for employers to update policies, train staff, and consult legal counsel to keep pace.By AM Best Company

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AM Best: Florida's Property Insurance Market Showing Stabilization Following Volatility, Sharp Premium Increases 3:55

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AM Best Senior Financial Analyst Josie Novak discusses a new Best's Special Report on Florida's property insurance market, which posted its first underwriting profit in nearly a decade.By AM Best Company

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TransUnion Report Reveals Surge in Auto Insurance Shopping, Shifting Homeownership Trends 7:23

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Patrick Foy, senior director of strategic planning, TransUnion, discusses how evolving consumer behavior, generational shifts in homeownership and climate are reshaping insurance strategies in 2025.By AM Best Company

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Ep302: Insights from the 2025 kWh Solar Risk Assessment 23:11

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Jason Kaminsky, CEO of kWh Analytics, returns to discuss key findings from the 2025 Solar Risk Assessment report. The report highlights growing threats from extreme weather. We also discuss how AI is being used to improve data analysis and the rising importance of cybersecurity and battery safety in renewable energy. The 2025 Solar Risk Assessment …

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Author: Rising Cyberrisks from Third-Party Vendors Call for New Insurance Strategies 24:51

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Cyber Intelligence 4U CEO Ariel Evans discusses a book she co-authored, Navigating Supply Chain Cyber Risk, and how third-party cyberrisks are reshaping insurer strategies and risk management approaches.By AM Best Company

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Doxa CEO: MGAs Find Niche as New Risks Emerge 7:13

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Matt Sackett, CEO, Doxa Insurance Holdings, shares how actuarial rigor, niche specialization and a forward-looking approach to emerging risks are fueling growth and resilience in today’s competitive MGA landscape.By AM Best Company

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Coalition Inc.’s 2025 Cyber Claims Report Reveals Decline in Ransomware, Rise in Business Email Compromise Losses 11:15

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Chris Hendricks, head of Coalition's incident response, discusses findings from the 2025 Cyber Claims Report, including a drop in ransomware claims, and a surge in business email compromise and funds transfer fraud losses.By AM Best Company

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LIMRA/LOMA’s Landry: Insurers Face Urgent Call to Bridge Disability Coverage Gap 13:08

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Kimberly Landry, associate research director, workplace benefits research, LIMRA and LOMA, discusses the need for greater awareness and education around disability insurance, and how insurers can help protect consumers from unexpected income loss.By AM Best Company

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Triple-I Podcast: Where Economics Intersects With Business Strategy 14:16

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In the All Eyes on Economics podcast, Insurance Information Institute Chief Economist and Data Scientist Michel Léonard explores how economics delivers tools that specifically match business needs in today’s uncertain economy.By AM Best Company

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Issues & Answers: Winning With CLOs 7:16

17d ago7:16

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Melissa Ricco, co-head of Barings’ Structured Credit Investment Team, said that the opportunity in collateralized loan obligations for insurance investors remains compelling.By AM Best Company

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Ep301: Making Tax Credits Work for Clean Energy 36:43

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Alfred Johnson, CEO of Crux, discusses how Crux is streamlining clean energy financing through a marketplace for transferable tax credits, insights on market growth, recent policy changes and more.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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Issues & Answers: Client-Focused Investing 10:48

18d ago10:48

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Dan Byrnes, president and principal at Asset Allocation & Management LLC, said that AAM has built a reputation for delivering customized investment strategies that align with the unique needs of insurers.By AM Best Company

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Issues & Answers: Asset Allocation Analysis 5:40

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Mark Yu, head of Enterprise Capital Strategy at New England Asset Management, said that stress and scenario testing are crucial components of the company’s asset allocation analysis.By AM Best Company

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INTX CEO Lewis on Modernizing Insurance Policy Management 11:18

20d ago11:18

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Robert Lewis, CEO, INTX Insurance Software, discusses the need for end-to-end policy management systems in property/casualty insurance, and the challenges of legacy software.By AM Best Company

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Swiss Re's Forgeron: Inflation, Tariffs, Tech Are Reshaping the Global Motor Reinsurance Market 10:40

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Swiss Re Chief Underwriting Officer-Casualty, Laure Forgeron, breaks down short- and long-term forces, including inflation, tariffs, evolving mobility patterns and emerging technologies that are redefining risks and strategies in the $2.2 trillion global motor reinsurance sector.By AM Best Company

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2024 Solar Risk Assessment 55:30

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The 2024 Solar Risk Assessment, now in its 6th edition, is a comprehensive report of the most pressing risks and opportunities facing the solar and storage industries. Compiled by industry experts, this report offers a data-driven look at key challenges such as extreme weather, equipment failures, and battery safety. Download the full report at htt…

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AM Best's Manyem: Successful Innovation Works Best With Early Regulator Engagement 6:49

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Sridhar Manyem, senior director, industry relations Americas, AM Best, discusses regulatory sandboxes for testing products, and how AI is being used in pricing and claims. Manyem spoke with AM Best TV at the InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025.By AM Best Company

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Ep300: Decoding the House Bill: Impacts on Energy Tax Credits 15:53

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Keith Martin, Norton Rose Fulbright partner, breaks down the latest US legislative changes affecting renewable energy tax credits, including last-minute amendments and their implications for solar, wind, hydrogen and carbon capture projects.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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Verisk's Bragg: Emerging Liability Risks Challenge Insurers in Complicated Landscape 13:07

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Eleanor Bragg, a research analyst with Verisk Extreme Event Solutions, discusses how systemic risks including “forever chemicals” litigation, climate change liability and artificial intelligence are reshaping the insurance industry's approach to modeling and mitigation.By AM Best Company

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Insurance Leaders Unite to Expand Philanthropic Impact at IICF 2025 Roundtable 8:22

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Bill Ross, CEO, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, discusses key takeaways from the 2025 IICF Philanthropic Roundtable, where industry leaders from 26 insurance organizations explored innovative ways to integrate corporate social responsibility, enhance volunteerism and strengthen community leadership across the sector.…

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J.D. Power Reveals Key Q1 2025 Trends in Consumer Loyalty Survey 9:58

27d ago9:58

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Stephen Crewdson, senior director, J.D. Power, discusses how stabilized switching rates despite high shopping activity signal a shift in consumer behavior, prompting insurers to focus on retention, digital engagement and identifying high-value customers in the auto and homeowners insurance market.By AM Best Company

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From Goldman Sachs to Podcasting: Joan Woodward's Journey in Risk Education 7:16

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Joan Woodward, who joined Travelers 16 years ago from Goldman Sachs, discusses her role in leading the Travelers Institute's podcast initiative, which explores the intersection of business, insurance and public policy.By AM Best Company

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Swiss Re's Gonzalez: Client Needs Drive Pivot to Alternative Risk Transfer Solutions 4:56

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Ivan Gonzalez, CEO, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, said companies are turning to parametric solutions, catastrophe bonds and captive arrangements that offer custom coverage. Gonzalez spoke with AM Best TV at the RIMS RISKWORLD conference, held in Chicago.By AM Best Company

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Ep299: FEOC Restrictions: The House Passed Foreign Entity of Concern Restrictions 25:42

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Kristina Costa and Ted Lee, who were involved in FEOC guidance at the White House and Treasury during the Biden administration, and Kyle Sweeney with the NYU Tax Law Center, join us to discuss their concerns with the FEOC restrictions in the budget reconciliation bill that passed the US House this week.…

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Navigating Global Risk With Innovative Strategies for Multinational Resilience 8:35

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William Mule, global risk solutions practice leader, Hub International, discusses how multinational companies are adapting to geopolitical instability, climate change and evolving ESG regulations through proactive risk management and innovative insurance solutions.By AM Best Company

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Confronting Legal System Abuse 15:49

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Allen Kirsh, head of claims, judicial and legislative affairs, Zurich Insurance, discusses the growing impact of social inflation and legal-system abuse on insurance, and how his team is working with policymakers and industry leaders to champion meaningful tort reform.By AM Best Company

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Verisk’s Popolizio: How Insurers Can Tackle Emerging Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance 19:25

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Mark Popolizio, vice president of Medicare Secondary Payer compliance at Verisk, discusses key 2025 CMS policy updates, new reporting requirements and strategies insurers can use to stay compliant, reduce costs and mitigate liability under the evolving MSP framework.By AM Best Company

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AM Best’s Johnson on AUM Podcast: Insurance Industry Outlooks, Investment Risks, Private Capital Influence 22:45

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AM Best Chief Ratings Officer Ken Johnson unpacks the latest industry outlooks, the growing impact of private equity and offshore reinsurance structures, and the importance of transparency and balance sheet discipline amid evolving global regulations in this repost of the InsuranceAUM.com.podcast.By AM Best Company

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Ep298: Summary of Tax Provisions from House Ways and Means Committee 19:07

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Hilary Lefko, Norton Rose Fulbright partner, joins us to discuss the Republicans' proposed plans for the future of renewable tax credits to be folded into the budget reconciliation bill later this year.By Norton Rose Fulbright

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Issues & Answers: Navigating Social Service Risks 6:36

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Brittney McLaughlin, vice president of underwriting for human and social services at Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), said the landscape for human and social service risks is constantly changing. As the landscape continues to evolve, PHLY remains committed to providing innovative solutions that help human and social service organizations ma…

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LIMRA’s Golembiewski: US Pension Risk Transfer Market Hits $51.8B in 2024 17:28

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Keith Golembiewski, assistant vice president and head of LIMRA research, said that strong interest rates, market performance and growing awareness among plan sponsors fueled a record-breaking year for pension risk transfer deals.By AM Best Company

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AM Best's Walker: Trust Is Foundation for Insurance Data Sharing 3:55

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Dawn Walker, associate director, AM Best, warns of privacy concerns as the sector increasingly adopts automation technologies. Walker spoke with AM Best TV at the InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025.By AM Best Company

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Allstate Exec: App Aims to Build Connection, Personalize Risk Management 9:35

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Mike Antognoli, Allstate’s mobile product director, said the insurer’s app, which has five million monthly users, uses driving information to tailor risk management and offer cost savings for safe driving. The app also aims to build connections to alert customers to where to park, cheap fuel, and potential weather hazards, he said.…

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AM Best's Modica: Fed Indicates Risks of Higher Inflation, Unemployment Have Risen 10:07

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AM Best Director Ann Modica discusses the implications of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's decision to hold interest rates steady, and what the bond market is telling us about the future of monetary policy this year.By AM Best Company

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Issues & Answers: The Strategic Advantages of Captives 7:26

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Aaron Hillebrandt, principal and consulting actuary, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, said diversification of risk is important—and a great strategy.By AM Best Company

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Ep297: Energy Management for Data Centers 20:09

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Michael Stadler, CTO of Xendee, discusses how microgrids are designed and operated to minimize costs, enhance reliability and achieve emissions goals. He explains how microgrids can address the growing electricity demand driven by AI and the challenges of utility upgrades and discusses the benefits of technologies like combined heat and power syste…

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Marsh’s Schioppo: Rebound in M&A Fuel Surge in Transactional Risk Insurance Market 9:37

2M ago9:37

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Craig Schioppo, global head, Marsh’s Transactional Risk Group, discusses how a resurgence in M&A activity, growing demand for tax insurance, and expansion into emerging markets like Dubai and Latin America drove significant global growth in the transactional risk insurance market in 2024.By AM Best Company

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Wisconsin’s Houdek: Top Insurance Risks Tied to Weather, Cyber 7:56

2M ago7:56

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Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek said the largest risks for property/casualty insurance are tied to severe weather and cyber. Another concern is consolidation in the health market with rising costs pressuring health insurance buyers. Houdek spoke at ReConnect 2025, a reinsurance conference in the Cayman Islands.…

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Swiss Re’s Kelly: How Behavioral Science Is Key to Potential of GLP-1 Medications 10:37

2M ago10:37

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Natalie Kelly, head of life & health global underwriting, Swiss Re, explains why long-term health benefits from blood sugar regulators also depend on sustained behavior change, personalized underwriting and the strategic use of behavioral science.By AM Best Company

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First US Economic Contraction in Three Years Raises Alarms Amid Tariffs, Fed Dilemma 10:55

2M ago10:55

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AM Best Director Ann Modica explains that with first-quarter GDP unexpectedly shrinking by 0.3%, the Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure to navigate between curbing persistent inflation and avoiding a deeper economic slowdown.By AM Best Company

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Author: Sustainability Reshapes Insurance Industry With Evolving Strategies 11:45

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In a book he co-authored, Sustainability and the Insurance Market: Trends and Challenges, University of Valencia’s Juan Bataller-Grau explores sustainability’s impact on insurance, shaping risk management, responsibility and profitability.By AM Best Company

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Ep296: Ascend Analytics CEO on Navigating the Energy Market 26:32

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Gary Dorris, CEO of Ascend Analytics, discusses how his company uses software and data to understand the economic dynamics of energy supply. He explains the complexities of predicting power prices due to the increasing influence of renewables and storage and the importance of advanced computing and machine learning in optimizing asset management.…

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Propelling AI’s Value for Insurers 10:16

2M ago10:16

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Brandon Nuttall, chief digital and AI officer for Xceedance, said generative AI is becoming more integral for insurance executives’ technology strategy, but moving from “buzz to business value” remains a challenge.By AM Best Company

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FM’s Gritzo: Science Center in Europe Could Revolutionize Risk Mitigation 17:31

2M ago17:31

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Louis Gritzo, chief science officer and staff senior VP, FM, said a new Science and Technology Center in Luxembourg, set to open in 2027, will drive innovation and risk mitigation in commercial property insurance across EMEA.By AM Best Company

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CAC’s Harris: Insurance Lessons From Keystone Pipeline Spill 7:41

2M ago7:41

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Lisa Harris, EVP of natural resources, CAC Specialty, discusses the insurance ramifications of the Keystone Pipeline spill, exploring risk mitigation strategies, environmental liability and how brokers and insurers can better collaborate with energy clients to manage critical infrastructure risk.By AM Best Company

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