Elizabeth Blosfield

New York

East Region Editor at Insurance Journal

Deputy Editor at Carrier Management

Podcast Host at iTunes – Insurance Journal TV

Deputy Editor • Carrier Management • [email protected]

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Articles

Gen AI Is Shaking Up Underwriting, But Can It Replace Human Judgment?

1 month ago | insurancejournal.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

Artificial intelligence technology has continued to evolve, and it’s affecting many areas of insurance from claims to underwriting to customer service, according to panelists at the 2025 PLUS D&O Symposium in New York City. But has the technology developed so much that it could replace human underwriting in the next five years?
Gen AI Is Shaking Up Underwriting, But Can It Replace Human Judgment?

1 month ago | carriermanagement.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

Artificial intelligence technology has continued to evolve, and it’s affecting many areas of insurance from claims to underwriting to customer service, according to panelists at the 2025 PLUS D&O Symposium in New York City. But has the technology developed so much that it could replace human underwriting in the next five years?
Diversification, Risk Modeling Top of Mind for Carriers as Cyber Market Softens

1 month ago | insurancejournal.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

As cyber insurance rates have begun to stabilize, insurance carriers are seeking more diversification to fuel their underwriting and growth strategies, according to panelists at this year’s PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City.
Diversification, Risk Modeling Top of Mind for Carriers as Cyber Market Softens

1 month ago | carriermanagement.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

As cyber insurance rates have begun to stabilize, insurance carriers are seeking more diversification to fuel their underwriting and growth strategies, according to panelists at this year’s PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City.
‘Geoeconomic Fragmentation’ Challenges Insurers: Geneva Association

Jan 24, 2025 | insurancejournal.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

January 2025 report from the Geneva Association, titled “Insurance in a Fragmented World Economy,” found that geopolitical tensions have driven the global economy toward “geoeconomic fragmentation.”Geoeconomics refers to the intersection of geopolitical forces and economic policies. The report highlights how this dynamic can create increased fragmentation as nations adopt policies that prioritize national security over efficiency. This can result in substantial spending and rising debt levels.
Review: RONALD K. BROWN’S EVIDENCE Celebrates 40 Years with Return to The Joyce Theater

Jan 17, 2025 | broadwayworld.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

Ronald K. Brown's EVIDENCE, A Dance Company, marks its return to The Joyce Theater from January 14–19 with a worshipful celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary. The Brooklyn-based company is presenting two distinct programs showcasing Brown’s signature choreography, which blends African, Afro-Cuban, and contemporary dance traditions.
California Wildfires Could Spark Insurance Moratoriums, Other Challenges

Jan 16, 2025 | carriermanagement.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

As wildfires continue to wreak havoc across California, experts say one part of the recovery process that is proving particularly challenging for high-net-worth homeowners is simply accessing insurance coverage. “Some things that we’ve seen in the past with hurricanes are that a hurricane will happen, a moratorium will be put in place, but that moratorium will stay in place for six, nine months, a year,” said Jason Ott, president of Aon Private Risk Management.
Generative AI: A Double Agent Serving Good and Evil in the World of Claims

Dec 30, 2024 | insurancejournal.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

Claims professionals need to adapt to the AI evolution at a fast pace as the same technologies used to fight claims fraud are also being used to perpetuate it, according to experts. “It’s truly become an arms race,” said Shane Riedman, president of anti-fraud analytics at Verisk.
Generative AI: A Double Agent Serving Good and Evil in the World of Claims

Nov 22, 2024 | carriermanagement.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

Claims professionals need to adapt to the AI evolution at a fast pace as the same technologies used to fight claims fraud are also being used to perpetuate it, according to experts. Executive Summary As generative AI takes the insurance industry by storm, claims experts share how it can be used as a force for both good and evil—for detecting fraudulent claims as well as creating them.
Zurich, Marsh McLennan Call for Public Partnerships Close Cyber Gaps

Sep 9, 2024 | insurancejournal.com | Elizabeth Blosfield

A new report from Marsh McLennan and Zurich titled “Closing the cyber risk protection gap” is calling for a closer collaboration between the insurance industry and the public sector as cyber insurance coverage gaps remain. “Both the insurance industry and the public sector are urged to collaborate, share, and innovate to confront the growing cyber risk protection gap, foster resilience, and safeguard our society and economy from the escalating cyber threat landscape,” the report said.