Property & Casualty 360 Perspectives Podcast

Protecting Your Clients' Fall and Winter Events from Weather Risks

Unpredictable fall and winter precipitation can cause major revenue loss for seasonal outdoor events like festivals and holiday markets. Andy Klaus, Vice President of business development at Vortex Weather Insurance, shares how parametric insurance helps agents and brokers protect clients against these risks, delivering fast payouts and filling gaps left by traditional coverage. In this podcast, you'll learn: What new vulnerabilities for fall and winter events are introduced by shifting precipitation patterns How parametric policies can provide quick payouts triggered by predefined weather thresholds, without requiring proof of loss Why offering parametric insurance coverage allows agents and brokers to differentiate themselves and grow their businesses

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Why the E&S Property Market Needs a New Playbook

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Tonya Courtney of Nationwide explains why brokers and carriers are rethinking their approach to risk and growth in today's market. The E&S property market is in a period of transition. While rates are easing and capacity is returning, volatility remains. Tonya Courtney, head of E&S Brokerage Property at Nationwide, explains why this tension makes the market riskier and why old strategies like broad appetite and aggressive pricing no longer work. In this podcast, you'll learn: What increased CAT volatility and reinsurance pressures are doing to underwriting strategies Why today's market demands a more intentional, transparent, and data-driven approach How brokers can thrive by leaning into precision, understanding carrier appetites, and building stronger partnerships

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