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Best's Review Examines Emerging Commercial Risks in 2025

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the April issue, Best’s Review reports on why political change, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber are among the top risks insurers will encounter this year. The article “Insurers, Buyers Face New Challenges With Emerging Commercial Risks in 2025,” looks at what insurers are saying about the potential impact of a trade war, AI’s fallibility, third-party litigation and more. Read the article here.

Best’s Review is AM Best’s monthly insurance magazine, covering emerging issues and trends and evaluating their impact on the marketplace. Access to the complete content of Best’s Review is available here.

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Executive Editor, Best’s Review
+1 908 882 1771
patricia.vowinkel@ambest.com

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