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Munich Re's Johnson: Casualty Issues a Growing Concern

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Kevin Johnson, president, insurance programs, Munich Re, said insurers are increasingly concerned about legal-system abuse and loss-cost trends. Johnson spoke with AM Best TV at Target Markets' 23rd Annual Summit, held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Ethos' Greggains: As Market Struggles to Price Risk, More Business Moves to E&S

Nick Greggains, CEO, Ethos Specialty Insurance Services, said market trends favor continued growth for MGUs and a continued emphasis on good risk management.

 

Clear Blue's Breslin: Lines Are Blurring Between Fronting, Traditional Program Carriers

Jerome Breslin, founder and CEO, Clear Blue Financial Holdings, said regardless of their structure, all insurance carriers must address execution risk, contract risk and compliance.

 

Amwins' Francavilla: Program Growth Strong, but Beware of 'Buyer Fatigue'

Ben Francavilla, president, Amwins Program Underwriters, said that clients may respond to successive rate hikes by raising deductibles and assuming more risk.

 

Mission's Haga: Interest Growing in Smaller Classes Such as Allied Health, Construction

Caroline Haga, program capacity lead, Mission Underwriters, said sound underwriting is critical in the program space because underwriters earn their reputations.

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