AM Best to Present Insurance Industry Outlooks at 2025 NAIC/NIPR Insurance Summit
Murray's session is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 15, at 3:55-4:45 p.m. (CDT) and is titled, "AM Best's Economic and Insurance Sector Outlook." During the session, he will discuss how the insurance industry is influenced by economic shifts, market dynamics and evolving consumer needs. The session also will provide views on the current economic environment, with a specific look at AM Best's outlooks on the life/health and property/casualty insurance sectors.
The Insurance Summit is hosted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). The event brings together a wide spectrum of insurance and regulatory participants, as well as industry innovators and other technological incumbents to discuss the future direction of insurance regulation.
For more information on the Insurance Summit, which will take place at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, please visit the official event page.
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