Shevawn Barder - Connecting Asia with the US Market Can you explain how AM RE works with non-US reinsurers and highlight some of your existing partnerships? What are some of the challenges facing overseas insurers seeking to access the US market? With data and analytics becoming increasingly important, what kind of solutions does AM RE offer? What types of risk does AM RE focus on, and can you highlight some recent developments? Shevawn Barder - Connecting Asia with the US Market Shevawn Barder, Chief Executive Officer at AM RE Syndicate recently sat down with Insurance Asia News to discuss ..read more

Inland Marine What is Builders Risk? Does AM RE offer Builders Risk? Inland Marine Inland Marine covers products, materials, and equipment that are transported over land via truck or train. After being transported over the sea and reaching land, cargo still needs to be protected, with inland marine policies being created as a branch of marine coverage to bridge this gap. For example, cargo theft is a common cause of inland marine loss and can be covered by an inland marine policy. Inland Marine can be a confusing term to many as, despite its title, it does not cover products transported by ..read more

Insurance companies have always collected lots of data — now they are learning how to use it better. Vitor Ribeiro of AM RE Syndicate describes how the firm overhauled its own systems and processes to overcome its data challenges in-house. Data at AM RE What were the issues and how did AM RE approach the situation? What is your advice to smaller companies in overcoming their data challenges and legacy issues? What are some common sense and easy things companies can do to improve their data approaches? What does the future hold for AM RE relating to getting the most out of data? Data at AM RE ..read more

Amid the increased frequency, scope, and severity of natural catastrophes, insurance-linked securities (ILS) investors stand to benefit from the greater predictability and sustainability of non-nat-cat program-based portfolios of risk, according to AM RE Syndicate. In a new whitepaper, titled ‘The Impact of Climate Change on the Traditional ILS Market and Non-Nat-Cat Alternatives’, reinsurance MGA, AM RE Syndicate, Inc., argues the case for an investment in insurance-linked products with a focus on the Excess and Surplus lines specialty market. Of course, the traditional ILS market remains ac ..read more

Program business, especially that focused on casualty lines of insurance and reinsurance, should prove increasingly attractive to insurance-linked securities (ILS) investors over time, as the cash-positive nature of the structure is beneficial for them, Shevawn Barder, CEO of AM RE Syndicate told us in a recent interview. We spoke with Barder, the CEO of reinsurance managing general agent (MGA) AM RE Syndicate Inc., recently as part of our series of showcase sponsor video interviews for the April 22ndArtemis ILS NYC conference, held in New York City. AM RE Syndicate is one of our Bronze spons ..read more

Cyber extortion is a form of online criminal activity that occurs when hackers access computer systems and hold data hostage until a ransom demand is paid. These criminals can then threaten to release information to the public if a victim does not comply with their demands. This is a rapidly growing trend that is impacting businesses worldwide. Cybercriminals now employ sophisticated techniques allowing them to infiltrate computer networks, hardware, and software successfully. Ransomware is an example of cyber extortion, where hackers download malware onto a computer that locks the user out ..read more

Transportation coverage ensures that vehicles are sufficiently covered. This can apply to personal auto coverage, but is also used by businesses that are transporting products. It is essential to ensure your business is covered when it comes to your company’s vehicles and goods in transit from one location to another by any means of transport. Transportation coverage helps limit the liability you may face in the case of an auto accident, damage, loss, or delay of goods being transported. Examples of damage that are covered under transportation coverage include theft, fire, and accidental dama ..read more