BestDay Video for Wednesday, Oct. 14: Proprietary A.M. Best Study Pinpoints Troubled U.S. Banks

BestDay Video for Wednesday, Oct. 14: Analysts Tam Nguyen and Kevin McFadden detail an A.M. Best special report showing that a large number of U.S. commercial banking institutions could be categorized as troubled, paving the way for a rise in bank failures. John Weber hosts.

Recent episodes of BestDay Video include:

? Tuesday, Oct. 13: Chris Grady, president of distribution and marketing for Genworth Financial's U.S. life insurance companies, explains how the company is forging ahead to grow business in what it considers to be a previously untapped market. Fran Lysiak hosts.

? Monday, Oct. 12: Discussed are a proposed national office to monitor the insurance industry; state-backed workers' compensation funds; Canadian banks no longer being allowed to sell insurance online; U.K. Parliament debate on a flood plan; and Bermuda Monetary Authority gearing up to meet the demands of Solvency II. John Weber hosts.

? Friday, Oct. 9: Senior associate editor Ron Panko discusses how some automobile insurance writers are differentiating themselves with new kinds of coverages that extend to pets. John Weber hosts.

? Thursday, Oct. 8: Market analyst Yvette Essen discusses an A.M. Best special report showing that despite making up 26.5% of the world's insurance premiums, mutuals are not well understood. John Weber hosts.

? Wednesday, Oct. 7: Senior financial analyst David Blades details an A.M. Best special report showing that although the surplus lines industry generated a profit last year, it represented an almost 67% decrease from 2007. John Weber hosts.