In The War on Talent, Program Professionals Believe They Hold the High Ground

Conning's Pitt: MGA Sector on Growth Track to Continue Outpacing P/C Industry

William Pitt, director of research and consulting, Conning, said managing general agents are taking on many functions that insurance carriers once handled exclusively in-house.

Liberty Mutual's Sharis: Syndicated Risk Gaining Foothold in Program Sector

Tracey Sharis, president, global risk solutions, North America programs, Liberty Mutual, said single-carrier programs dominate, but risk arrangements are evolving. Sharis spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 22th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale

Amwins' Francavilla: Hybrid Carriers Becoming a Presence in Program Sector

Ben Francavilla, president, Amwins Program Underwriters, said fronting carriers backed by reinsurers are helping to shape the environment for program business.

Everspan's LeBlanc: We Link Specialist Knowledge With Reinsurance Support

Claude LeBlanc, CEO of Ambac and Chairman of the Board of Everspan, said the organization typically retains about 20% of the risk it writes. LeBlanc spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 22th Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.