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AM Best to Host Webinar on The Perils and Promise of Insurtechs

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best will host a complimentary webinar, sponsored by Cognizant, on May 27, 2020, at 2 p.m. (EDT). The insurtech movement is uncovering new processes and pathways for insurers. But engaging with the wave of tech-savvy entrants can be frustrating and expensive. A panel of insurance technology experts will examine how insurers are learning and profiting from the new wave of entrants into the insurance techno sphere. Register now: www.ambest.com/webinars/insurtech.

Panelists include:

  • Chris Blatchly, consulting leader and chief digital officer for insurance, Cognizant;
  • Agil Francis, consulting partner, cognizant consulting – insurance, Cognizant;
  • Rob McIsaac, FLMI, LLIF, executive vice president of research and consulting, Novarica; and
  • Ted Stuckey, managing director, QBE Ventures.

Attendees can submit questions during registration or by emailing webinars@ambest.com. The event will be streamed in video and audio formats, and playback will be available to registered viewers shortly after the event.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data provider specializing in the insurance industry. The company does business in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Oldwick, NJ, AM Best has offices in cities around the world, including London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

Copyright © 2020 by A.M. Best Company, Inc. and/or its affiliates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Contacts

Lee McDonald
Group Vice President, Publication and News Services
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5561
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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Contacts

Lee McDonald
Group Vice President, Publication and News Services
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5561
lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

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