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Best's Review Examines the Insurtech Evolution

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The January issue of Best’s Review takes an in-depth look at how the insurtech sector is evolving.

  • Turning the Corner examines the deal environment and how it’s now the insurtechs that are interested in making acquisitions.
  • In A Healthy Dose of Reality,” Best’s Review speaks with Adrian Gore, the founder and chief executive officer of Discovery Limited, about the genesis of his company and the challenges COVID-19 is posing to global health systems.
  • Lloyd’s Lab, an insurtech accelerator, is helping insurance startups get off the ground. Find out more in Laboratory of the Minds.”

Also in the January issue:

  • Best’s Review presents listings of insurers both in India and in the Middle Eastern/African region, as well as coverage of those markets. See A Simpler Solution and A Disciplined Response.”
  • In Burning at Both Ends,” Best’s Review looks at trends in the annuity market as some insurers shift their product lineup in response to both the investment climate and consumer demand.
  • Best’s Review includes information about upcoming insurance conferences and trade shows for 2021. Many have canceled in-person events or have rescheduled them for later in the year, while others are holding events in a virtual format. See Meeting the COVID Challenge for more.

Full access to the complete content of Best’s Review is available at www.bestreview.com.

AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

Copyright © 2021 by A.M. Best Company, Inc. and/or its affiliates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Contacts

Patricia Vowinkel
Executive Editor, Best’s Review®
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5540
patricia.vowinkel@ambest.com

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Contacts

Patricia Vowinkel
Executive Editor, Best’s Review®
+1 908 439 2200, ext. 5540
patricia.vowinkel@ambest.com

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