A.M.BestTV: European Insurance Markets Ripe for Innovation

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This second in a series of “First Monday” episodes spotlights a discussion with A.M. Best Managing Director, Analytics Greg Carter on the top issues in the European insurance markets, including technology, product design and regulation. Click on http://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=fmeurope1115 to view the entire program.

The next “First Monday” episode will focus on how evolving fixed indexed annuity product designs are blurring the lines of distinction between fixed indexed annuities and variable annuities. “First Monday” is A.M. Best’s monthly program featuring commentary by the company's leading analysts.

There are many overreaching issues impacting the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond, Carter addressed the issue of how insurers are navigating the challenges surrounding the fragile stability in the Eurozone amid shifting regulations.

“In terms of the longer-term opportunities, obviously we have aging populations that give rise to a lot of opportunities, particularly for the life and savings type of services and products. But we also have improved mortality and morbidity. People are living longer and enjoying better lifestyles, but also are having to deal with some longer-term health issues that emerge as a result of their increased mortality. There's a great opportunity there for providers of services that support long-term retirement incomes and also health type products. Another key positive is the fact that many of the developed and mature economies are running economies that simply can't afford to support these aging populations,” said Carter.

Additionally, Carter talks about how technology is impacting European insurers, and shares his views on growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

On Nov. 4, 2015, A.M. Best will be holding its annual insurance market briefing in London. For more information, please visit http://www.ambest.com/conferences/imbe.

Recent episodes of A.M.BestTV include:

• Insurers Urged to Stay Ahead of Market Disruptors: A.M. Best Chief Rating Officer Stefan Holzberger and Managing Senior Financial Analyst Greg Reisner discuss emerging opportunities created by disruptive market forces, such as cyber liability: http://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=fmdisruptors1115.
• Skyrocketing Cyber Business Catches Insurers’ Attention: At the PCIAA conference in Hollywood, FL, insurance leaders said premiums from cyber insurance could quadruple in four years, which has insurers, brokers and reinsurers focusing on coverage: http://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=pci51015.
• Insurers Adjust to the Expanding Role of Regulation: At the PCIAA conference in Hollywood, FL, insurance leaders said regulations have taken more of their attention, including regulations that impose banking-type restrictions on insurers: http://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=pci41015.
• Insurers Focus on Building Customer Experience: At the PCIAA conference in Hollywood, FL, insurers are adopting new systems and strategies to mirror customer centric focuses, many of which were pioneered in other industries: http://www.ambest.com/v.asp?v=pci31015.

A.M.BestTV covers exclusive A.M. Best information and reports, targeted topics and key developments in the (re)insurance industry every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Sign up for alerts of episodes at http://www.ambest.com/multimedia/ambtvsignup.html. View A.M.BestTV episodes at http://www.ambest.tv.

A.M. Best Company is the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

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A.M. Best Company, Inc.
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Source: A.M. Best Company, Inc.

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