OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best Co. will host a Webcast entitled, "Cutting Edge Claims Management" on Wednesday, July 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. Registration is free online at www.ambest.com/claims09.

As overall underwriting results for the U.S. property/casualty industry trend negative, insurers are focusing on how to manage claims more effectively. During the Webcast, the editors of Best's Review and a panel of experts will discuss how insurers are using new information, technology, strategies and tools to control claims costs, speed claims resolution, reduce fraudulent claims and remain compliant with claims regulations.

Speakers include:

• Michael A. Costonis, Executive Director, North American Insurance Practice at Accenture
• Dorothy Muir, Senior Vice President of Claims, Maiden Re.
• Peter J. Crosa, of Peter J. Crosa & Co., an insurance adjusting firm and active claims writer

Additional speakers will be named shortly.


Attendees can submit questions or comments for the discussion by e-mailing news@ambest.com. Questions and comments will be discussed before and during the live event.

To learn about Webcast sponsorship opportunities, call (908) 439-2200, ext. 5399, or e-mail advertising_sales@ambest.com.

For more information about the Webcast, please call (908) 439-2200, ext. 5561, or e-mail lee.mcdonald@ambest.com.

Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.



A.M. Best Co.

Lee McDonald, 908-439-2200, ext. 5561

Group Vice President, Communications

lee.mcdonald@ambest.com

Source: A.M. Best Co.