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AM Best Associate Director Joins ‘That Annuity Show’ Podcast to Discuss Leading Drivers Reshaping Annuity Market

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best’s Jason Hopper appears as a guest in an episode of the “That Annuity Show” podcast to discuss the drivers behind the rapidly evolving annuity market.

During the episode, Hopper, associate director, Industry Research and Analytics, talks about emerging product trends, the growing role of private equity and asset managers, shifts in asset portfolio strategies and how credit risk evaluation is adapting to changing market conditions. The episode also explores the reinsurance space, spotlighting new market entrants and the regulatory complexities shaping the future of the insurance industry. Hopper has been with AM Best for 20 years, serving in various roles that include experience as a life/health ratings analyst. He currently leads the development of a wide range of Best’s Special Reports focused on issues and trends impacting the life/health insurance segment.

“That Annuity Show” is hosted by Paul Tyler, head of enterprise marketing, Zinnia; Bruno Caron, author and co-founder and managing partner of CM Risk Consulting and Tisa Rabun-Marshall, assistant vice president, digital marketing, Nassau Re. To listen, please visit That Annuity Show.

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 London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

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al.slavin@ambest.com

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