The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently wrapped up its fall meeting in San Diego, Ca., where it celebrated its 150th Anniversary. It was a hybrid event with an estimated 1,200 people attending in person and another 1,800 virtually. AAIS Views caught up with our Manager Government Affairs and Compliance, Lori Dreaver Munn and AAIS VP of Memberships & Solutions Truman Esmond, who both attended in person to hear about some of the key themes and takeaways from the meeting.
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Busy NAIC Fall Meeting Brings Forth Key Themes for 2022
Dec 22, 2021 / by AAIS posted in openIDL, Community, Issues & Trends, Data & Technology, Data Management/Distributed Ledger, Insurance News/Current Events, Industry Associations, Regulatory/Compliance, Cannabis, Auto, Legislation & Regulation, NAIC, DEI
'Tis the Season for Community Involvement—and Advisory Councils
Dec 20, 2021 / by Matt Hinds-Aldrich posted in Insights, Issues & Trends, Data & Technology, Homeowners, New/Emerging Risks, Modeling/Predictive Analytics, Fire, AAIS News & Views, AAIS Insights, Modeling/Actuarial, Insurance Line of Business, NatCats, Fire Advisory Council, AAIS FLAMES, AAIS Wildfire Resource Center
With the holidays and the end of the year upon us, it is the time to reflect upon the past year. And it is the time of year we tend to think about coming together, as a community, to share our experiences. In our case, I’m referring to AAIS’s product-focused advisory councils.
COVID-19 Continues to Impact Auto Insurance Market
Dec 17, 2021 / by Meg Lech posted in Technology, Data & Technology, COVID-19, Tech News, IoT, P&C Insurers, Auto, Commercial Auto, AAIS Insights, Personal Auto, Data/Tech, Compliance, Insurance Line of Business
As the pandemic rolls on, with the omicron variant providing the latest wrinkle, the auto market continues to be reshaped by COVID-19. Aside from the overall financial impact, now increasing claims, severity of claims and higher losses, and worsening consumer behavior are all leaving a mark. Here is the latest from around the industry:
CT Commissioner / AAIS VP Talk openIDL, Blockchain, & Democratization of Data
Dec 13, 2021 / by AAIS posted in openIDL, Community, Issues & Trends, Data & Technology, Data Management/Distributed Ledger, Insurance News/Current Events, Tech News, Regulatory/Compliance, Blockchain, Data, Legislation & Regulation, Data/Tech, GLC
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais and AAIS VP of Government Affairs, Legal and Compliance, Robin Westcott, recently appeared on AM Best TV to discuss our successful openIDL Proof of Concept (POC) surrounding a COVID-19 Data Call, and how this revolutionary blockchain platform is paving the path for better regulatory reporting across the insurance industry. Watch the replay in full here:
AAIS Viewpoint 2021: What is a Modern Advisory Organization?
Dec 9, 2021 / by AAIS posted in Community, Data & Technology, Insurance News/Current Events, New/Emerging Risks, P&C Insurers, AAIS News & Views, AAIS Insights, AAIS Viewpoint
As we count down the final days of 2021, we remain wholly committed to making all our Members successful by sharing the latest news and information impacting your business to deliver a modern advisory experience second to none. That is the theme of the 2021 installment of our eMagazine, AAIS Viewpoint, which is now available.
Open Source Benefits are Coming to Insurance
Dec 6, 2021 / by Joan Zerkovich posted in openIDL, Machine Learning/AI, Issues & Trends, Data & Technology, Data Management/Distributed Ledger, Robotics/Drones, Open Source, Tech News, IoT, Telematics, Auto, Modeling/Predictive Analytics, AAIS News & Views, AAIS Insights, Data/Tech, Linux Foundation
In 2002, Amazon eliminated millions of dollars from its technology costs by switching to the Linux operating system, an open source technology platform from the Linux Foundation. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Amazon stated it was able to cut technology expenses by about 25%, from $71 million to $54 million, primarily through “migration to a Linux-based technology platform that utilizes a less-costly technology infrastructure, as well as general price reductions for data and telecommunication services due to market overcapacity[1]. Amazon continues its open source technology strategy today, as do thousands of other companies. Today, 96.3% of the world's top one million servers run on Linux[2].
Update from The Farm…Farmowners Product Expanding
Nov 30, 2021 / by Hope King posted in Technology, Issues & Trends, Data & Technology, Robotics/Drones, Tech News, Farm & Ag, P&C Insurers, Farming, AAIS News & Views, AAIS Insights, Data/Tech, Insurance Line of Business, Farmowners (FO)
The farm industry continues to transform. While smaller family farming operations maintain a strong presence and make up a large percentage of the market, we’re seeing growth of large commercial farms that include a variety of operations and layered revenue streams. It is an ultra-competitive market with each company searching for an edge over their competitors.
Managing Cyber Risk…Securing the Future
Nov 19, 2021 / by AAIS posted in Data & Technology, Tech News, Homeowners, Cyber, P&C Insurers, Data, AAIS Pulse, Data/Tech, Berkley Re, Insurance Line of Business, munich re, University of South Carolina, AAIS Family Cyber Protection Program
Cyber security is a pressing issue. With daily advancements in technology comes the need for a game of rapid catch-up in the security sector. Every day there are new products and solutions to help protect us from this growing threat. The challenge within the insurance industry is how to underwrite this constantly evolving risk.
Value of Blockchain “Sandboxes” Being Realized by Regulators
Nov 17, 2021 / by Robin Westcott posted in Community, Technology, Data & Technology, Data Management/Distributed Ledger, Tech News, Regulatory/Compliance, Blockchain, Legislation & Regulation, Data/Tech
We’re at an inflection point with blockchain technology. A greater community of interest has developed beyond cryptocurrency with the realization that blockchain can solve all types of problems. Insurance regulators nationwide are starting to create “sandboxes,” essentially incubators where new technologies and innovations can be developed and tested, exempt from prohibitive regulations, until a proper regulatory framework can be created.
Keeping Pace with the Evolving Auto Industry
Nov 2, 2021 / by Ash Naik posted in Community, Technology, Issues & Trends, Data & Technology, Tech News, Telematics, P&C Insurers, Auto, Commercial Auto, AAIS News & Views, AAIS Insights, Personal Auto, Data/Tech, Insurance Line of Business
A Fast-Moving Auto Industry Presents Challenges and Opportunities
The automotive industry transformation continues to have significant repercussions in the insurance industry. With improving sophistication in car technology, telematics, and consumer behaviors, insurance carriers face new and unprecedented challenges spanning the entire lifecycle of the policy from research to claims. Still, personal and commercial auto insurance remain the industry bellwether as the largest product lines accounting for more than $300 billion in annual premiums.