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Money For the Rest of Us
How to Navigate the AI Debt Bubble

Money For the Rest of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 26:38


We explore the expected size of AI-related debt, which vehicles hold it, what could go wrong, and how to protect yourself.Topics covered include:How AI capex boom compares to other large booms and bustsWhat fixed income vehicles hold AI-linked debtWhat mechanisms are being used to transfer AI-debt risk.How circular finance is contributing to the AI infrastructure buildoutWhat could go wrong with the AI infrastructure buildout that could lead to losses on AI-related debtHow to tell what exposure you have to AI debtSponsorsDelete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% offNetSuite Insiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesAI debt slide deck used for episodeRBC Weighs $2 Billion Risk Transfer to Hedge Data Center-Linked Loans by Esteban Duarte and Paula Sambo—BloombergHyperscalers Tap External Financing as AI Capex Outruns Cash Flow—FactSet InsightWhat History Tells Us About The AI Investment Boom by Larry Swedroe—Financial AdvisorGoldman Sachs Warns on AI's Debt Tsunami — Is This the End of the AI Boom? by Rich Duprey—Yahoo! FinanceProgress and peril by Pablo Hernández de Cos—BISThe Opportunities and Risks AI Presents for the Economy and Financial System by Governor Lisa D. Cook—The Federal ReserveFinancial Stability Report by The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System—The Federal ReserveFinancing the AI infrastructure boom: on- and off-balance sheet borrowing by Egemen Eren, Ingomar Krohn and Karamfil Todorov—BISHow AI debt financing impacts duration supply and interest rates by Hugo De Vere, Srini Ramaswamy and Seth Searls—Federal Reserve Bank of DallasUS Life Insurers Held $807 Billion of Hard-to-Sell Credit by Alexandre Rajbhandari—BloombergInsurers are funding AI infrastructure – NAIC wants to know if the ratings hold up by Paul Lucas—Insurance BusinessUS Corporate Bonds Statistics—sifmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thoughts on the Market
An Odyssey Through Market History

Thoughts on the Market

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 4:28


Looking at clues from the past, our Global Head of Fixed Income Research Andrew Sheets examines how the recurring themes – from deregulation to volatility – are shaping markets and why every cycle still takes its own path.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Global Head of Fixed Income Research at Morgan Stanley. Today, what can Odysseus teach us about investing? It's Friday, July 24th at 2pm in London.Like many of you, this week I saw The Odyssey. The enduring appeal of this story more than 2,700 years after it was composed is a reminder that some themes are universal. Pride, resourcefulness, determination, self-control, or the lack thereof, mattered to both an ancient Greek dinner party and resonate with anybody investing today.But drawing lessons from the past is also tricky. We do not have that much financial history, and markets contain too many variables for the same combination to align twice. Some judgment, art, and dare we say storytelling is always involved in deciding which historical periods best describe the present. Those disclaimers aside, we've argued in our year ahead outlook that 1997 to 1998 and 2005 to 2006 are some of the most useful templates for the current backdrop.That remains our view. They suggest a cycle that has further to run, equities outperforming credit, and a preference to own volatility. Both of these periods were defined by a sharp rise in corporate activity. That is certainly what we're seeing today.We forecast U.S. capital expenditure to rise 23 percent in 2026, and 26 percent in 2027. AI is the biggest driver of this spending but build-outs in energy infrastructure are also playing a role. And increased corporate CapEx is certainly a global story, especially in Asia.Then there's M&A, which also rose significantly in these two past historical periods. As recently as early 2024, global M&A volumes were unusually depressed, some of the lowest levels in over 30 years, adjusted for economic size. But that's no longer the case. And more recently, M&A is currently running up 64 percent relative to a year ago.Important current macroeconomic data also looks somewhat similar to these past two periods. The current levels of U.S. core PCE inflation, the unemployment rate, and the 10-year yield are pretty close to the averages seen in 1997, 1998, 2005, and 2006.And the U.S. 2s10s yield curve, well, it broadly flattened then, and it has broadly been flattening today. A third similarity, maybe less obvious but no less important, is deregulation. Both 1997 and 1998 and 2005 to 2006 saw significant financial deregulation. And we're seeing that again now. From the Basel Endgame to NAIC risk weights to Solvency II changes to savings reforms in Europe, Korea, and elsewhere, the current trend appears to be on a firmly deregulatory path.Even more simply, 1997 and 1998 and 2005 to 2006 provide interesting narrative bookends to two ways that I often hear the current environment being described. The late '90s? Well, that was defined by rising excitement around a transformational new technology – then the internet – and the prospect of a more productive future. Sound familiar? And the mid-2000s? Well, that was defined by a very unequal economy and rising consumer stress – but growth that was still supported by a seemingly inexhaustible investment demand from a rising market force. Then that force was emerging markets. Today, it's AI. Again, somewhat familiar. If these periods serve as a guide, the cycle probably has further to run, and corporate aggression should favor equities over credit.But if we learn anything from the trials of Odysseus, the journey can throw up plenty of surprises along the way. Thank you, as always, for your time. If you find Thoughts on the Market useful, let us know by leaving a review wherever you listen. And also tell a friend or colleague about us today.

Beach Court Podcast
Pitch Black Set Review + NAIC Recap | Pokémon TCG

Beach Court Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 73:50


The Pitch Black expansion is here, NAIC is in the books, and a brand-new Pokémon TCG season is about to begin!We're back to break down everything competitive players need to know. In this episode of the Beach Court Podcast, we recap the biggest storylines from NAIC, review the most impactful cards from Pitch Black, discuss the upcoming Pokémon TCG season schedule, and wrap things up with some fun community games that you can play along with in the comments.

AM Best Radio Podcast
BestWire: NAIC Cyber Breach Exposed Public Data, Regulators Say

AM Best Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 4:54 Transcription Available


Senior Associate Editor Terry Dopp discusses his BestWire reporting on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which is responding to a cybersecurity breach that investigators have linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group.

RiskCellar
North Carolina Bans Litigation Financing

RiskCellar

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 33:41


Hosts Brandon Schuh and Nick Hartmann return for another episode of RiskCellar, and the headline story is North Carolina litigation financing. North Carolina has become the first state in the country to pass an outright ban on third-party litigation financing, with Governor Josh Stein signing House Bill 315 into law in June 2026. Find out what the law prohibits, why insurance trade groups are celebrating it, and what it could mean for other states.Beyond the North Carolina litigation financing news, Brandon and Nick cover a data breach at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, CFC's move to add affirmative AI coverage across seven product lines, the deadly earthquakes that struck Venezuela and the Caribbean, and how Chubb-led marine war risk facilities are easing capacity strain in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode wraps with a Fourth of July round of Three Truths and a Lie.This episode blends sharp insurance analysis with the hosts' casual banter, making topics like North Carolina litigation financing approachable for brokers and underwriters. Listeners get a fast-moving tour of the week's biggest insurance and legal stories.North Carolina is the first state to enact an outright ban on third-party litigation financing.House Bill 315 makes it unlawful to engage in or furnish litigation investment in a North Carolina civil proceeding.The law took effect July 1, 2026, applying to lawsuits arising on or after that date.The Attorney General can enforce the law with penalties up to $50,000 per violation.At least 11 other states already have some restrictions on litigation funding.NAIC confirmed a breach exposing 3.1 terabytes of data via an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability.CFC is embedding affirmative AI coverage across seven core product lines.Chubb-led marine facilities offer up to $400 million in Strait of Hormuz shipping capacity.00:00 Introduction to Claims Auditing and AI Solutions01:22 Celebrating Achievements in Brokerage04:38 Wine Tasting and Personal Updates05:39 Fourth of July Plans and Celebrations06:39 Political Commentary on National Events09:11 Litigation Funding Legislation in North Carolina11:47 Data Breach at NAIC and Its Implications15:47 Insurance Industry Responses to AI Risks19:06 Natural Disasters and Their Impact on Insurance21:29 Geopolitical Commentary on U.S.-Iran Relations24:39 Insurance Developments in Maritime Risk28:07 Trivia and Closing ThoughtsConnect with RiskCellar:Website: https://www.riskcellar.com/Brandon Schuh:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552710523314LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-stephen-schuh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schuhpapa/Nick Hartmann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjhartmann/

Security Squawk
Insurance Regulator Breached, Security Firm Insider Scandal, CEOs Demand Hours-Not-Days Recovery

Security Squawk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 41:59


The group that holds the financial filings for the entire U.S. insurance industry just got cracked open, and 3.1 terabytes of its data landed on the dark web. The break-in came through a software bug nobody could have patched in time. If a central regulator can be hit this way, the vendors and partners holding your data can too. *The breach comes through trust. Survival comes through speed.* Bryan Hornung, Randy Bryan, and Reginald Andre break down this week's stories for the executives, owners, and operators who don't have time to keep up with cyber news but can't afford to be blindsided by it either. First, the NAIC, the body where insurers in all fifty states file their financials, confirmed attackers got in, and a crew called ShinyHunters claims it stole 3.1 terabytes and dumped the whole haul when the ransom went unpaid. The way in was a zero-day, a flaw with no fix available, sitting inside Oracle's PeopleSoft software that the NAIC ran. Here is the part that should worry every owner: after the breach, credit rating agencies cut their data feeds to the NAIC, which froze a routine industry function for everyone downstream. One vendor's bug became hundreds of companies' problem, and "we're all patched" did nothing to stop it. Next, a story about the person already inside. A former analyst at Huntress, a security company that thousands of small businesses and their IT providers trust to catch hackers, claims a coworker fed information to a ransomware criminal, and that the company stayed quiet ahead of a planned IPO. The CEO calls it a teammate's poor judgment, not a betrayal, and says no, this is not what it looks like. We are careful here, because this is an allegation and the evidence has not been made public, but the lesson lands either way: the threat your firewall cannot stop is a trusted person with access, including the outside provider holding the keys to your network. Finally, the demand from the corner office. A new survey from Cohesity found two-thirds of CEOs now want to hear about an attack within thirty minutes, and more than 80% say someone's job is on the line if recovery drags. The reality check is humbling: only 19% of ransomware victims got back up within a day last year, and a typical attack still caused about 24 days of disruption. The good news is recovery is getting faster and cheaper for companies that actually plan and rehearse it. Recovery time is no longer an IT footnote. It is a board-level number with names attached. Three different doors, one pattern. A trusted vendor, a trusted insider, and your own readiness. The breach keeps arriving through something you already trusted, and the only thing that softens the blow is how fast you catch it and come back. • A zero-day in Oracle PeopleSoft let ShinyHunters claim 3.1 terabytes from the NAIC, and the fallout froze part of the insurance industry. • A former Huntress analyst alleges a coworker leaked information to a ransomware criminal, and the company disputes it. • Why insiders and outside IT providers are the risk your firewall was never built to catch. • A new survey shows CEOs now expect recovery in hours, with jobs on the line if it takes days. • The thread tying it together: the breach comes through trust, and survival comes through speed. • What owners should do this week: map who holds your data, vet your IT provider's insider controls, and set a recovery-time target you actually test. Security Squawk is a weekly podcast and live stream for business owners and executives. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/securitysquawk Subscribe | Like | Share #SecuritySquawk #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #Ransomware #InsiderThreat #Oracle #ShinyHunters #VendorRisk #MSP #CyberResilience #BusinessRisk #SMB

The Battle Catz Podcast
260. The new PvP System is finally here...

The Battle Catz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 137:42


Super Mega Skarmory makes its expensive debut, new rocket leaders are for PvE players, get ready to say goodbye to the legacy PvP system, Mimikyu is finally eligible in GBL, and Kaz recaps her NAIC experience! Get The Battle Catz Podcast merchandise here: https://the-battle-catz-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 0:49:26 - GO Battle League 1:36:45 - Championship Series

Agent Survival Guide Podcast
The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period

Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 7:40


Here are the top five insurance products you should be looking to sell during the Medicare lock-in period. The insurance industry never stops moving. Make sure you know the products to keep your business moving along with it.   Read the text version   Get Connected:

G’day Battlers
66. The NAIC Episode

G’day Battlers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 164:29


G'day battlers, and welcome to the G'day Battlers Podcast! In this episode, @debbiepebble  and  @PvPSteve  recap NAIC 2026 - Steve's first cast, and Debbie's first time competing overseas!!! And yes, there were travel issues...   Follow us on X: https://x.com/GdayBattlers  Subscribe on YouTube:  @GdayBattlers

The Battle Catz Podcast
259. The 2026 NAIC Recap!!!

The Battle Catz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 148:12


The crew is back from NAIC to recap their experiences, Squawkabilly makes its debut, a new Rocket Take Over is coming, Mega Mewtwo has taken over GO Battle League, PsyRhino wins his first ever title in the most stacked NAIC to date, and next year's NAIC lines up for a GO Fest/NAIC double header...? Get The Battle Catz Podcast merchandise here: https://the-battle-catz-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 0:28:52 - GO Battle League 0:59:01 - Championship Series 2:03:43 - YouTube Comments

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PCS - Pokemon TCG Podcast
NAIC was THE premier event of the season so far

PCS - Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 76:35


Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss all of their reactions to the Northern America International Championship!Topics include:NewsDrew & Aaron's Hall of Fame CardsPCS UpdatesNAICThank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Bonfire.com/store/pcspodTwitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast
204. Japan, NAIC, and Too Many Pikachu

Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 65:58


This week on Special Conditions, Adam and Justin keep things lighter with a Pokémon life catch-up. Between travel plans, podcast chaos, collecting fatigue, and the constant stream of Pokémon news, this episode is more conversation than deep dive. We talk through the current Pokémon TCG vibes, the 30th Celebration reveal, NAIC 2026, reported changes around graded slabs and high-dollar vendor items at official events, and whether the hobby still feels fun when everything turns into a chase. Plus, we check in on Pokémon GO Fest Global, Justin going to Japan, promos, and the eternal question: what Pokémon thing is giving us joy right now, and what Pokémon thing is exhausting us? Pokémon 30th Anniversary Hub:https://30.pokemon.com/en-us/ Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration coverage:https://www.pokebeach.com/2026/06/30th-celebration-set-revealed NAIC 2026 TCG Results / Decks:https://limitlesstcg.com/tournaments/518 Current Limitless TCG deck trends:https://limitlesstcg.com/ Reported TPCi graded slab / vendor restriction story:https://www.pokebeach.com/2026/05/tpci-has-banned-sales-of-graded-slabs-and-pokemon-center-products-at-events Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026:https://pokemongolive.com/gofest/global Pokémon Mid-Year Celebrations:https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/mid-year-celebrations-return-to-play-pokemon-stores-on-june-15

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast
#286 Top NAIC Decks & Prize Pack Series #9

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 43:57


Welcome to the 286th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!--We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3--Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions viaTwitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcgCheck out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuwFollow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg-- Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/atrociousjake Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousjakeSean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyroseanJake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

Littleroot Lessons
One Last Ride with Regulation M-A at NAIC! | Littleroot Lessons Ep 328

Littleroot Lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 78:12


NAIC is in the books, and so closes the first Regulation of Pokémon Champions, a format filled with RNG and extra strong Pokémon. What team won? What teams caught our eye? Carl and Carter are here to break it all down as we reflect on M-A and look forward to M-B.Join the Littleroot Lessons Discord! --- https://discord.gg/8tvrcgRcTTIf you want Carl to play and tinker with your teams, submit them here! --- https://forms.gle/EGAgH88r3VUsGi547Carter's new VODs channel! --- @CarterNobleVODS Follow us on bluesky --- https://bsky.app/profile/littlerootlessons.bsky.social | https://bsky.app/profile/muzikal.bsky.social | https://bsky.app/profile/mrmissouri25.bsky.social | https://bsky.app/profile/rhosetintedcheeks.bsky.social You can also find us on Twitch! --- https://twitch.tv/Muzikal | https://twitch.tv/MrMissouri25 For other inquiries, feel free to contact us at littlerootlessons@gmail.com

PCS - Pokemon TCG Podcast
The Chaos Rose in Turin, do this affect our meta going into NAIC?

PCS - Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 90:12


Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss the surprising results of the Turin Special Championship, before deep diving into everything NAIC. They close out by drafting decks and players in their friendly fantasy competition that's been going on this season.Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Bonfire.com/store/pcspodTwitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

The Battle Catz Podcast
258. P4T0M4N & 64 Japanese Players Lock Their Worlds Qualifications!

The Battle Catz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 78:21


Frigibax Community Day is coming soon with a NEW dragon move, P4T0M4N does it again and gets another gauranteed invite, PJCS concludes and the Japanese meta brings the spice again, shadow gust users are growing in the NAIC meta, and is the NAIC meta the best IC meta we've ever had...? Get The Battle Catz Podcast merchandise here: https://the-battle-catz-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 0:13:48 - GO Battle League 0:41:36 - Championship Series 1:12:13 - YouTube Comments

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast
#285 The New Umbreon Chase & NAIC Predictions

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 66:17


Welcome to the 285th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!--We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3--Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions viaTwitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcgCheck out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuwFollow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg-- Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/atrociousjake Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousjakeSean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyroseanJake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

Beach Court Podcast
Pokémon Rogue Decks Are Better Than Ever - NAIC Preview

Beach Court Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 91:46


Rouge decks are on the rise, with Dragapult ex being kept out of finals in our most recent major events! But with the biggest event of the year in NAIC, will Dragapult finally reclaim its place at the top of the metagame? The Beach Court crew recaps the recent tournaments and talks about what we expect for NAIC, give our take on the best rogue decks, and look forward to our trip to New OrleansThanks to FCBC Armor for being the official Card Sleeves of the Beach Court Podcast! These are the sleeves we trust to practice with at home, play with at locals and to compete with on the largest stage at Pokémon Championship Series events. “Shuffle Easy” like the Beach Court Podcast and pick up your own at https://fcbcarmor.com/Follow the Beach Court Podcast Socials:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/beachcourtpod Follow the Beach Court Podcast crew on Twitter:Eric - https://twitter.com/eridgewayTCGMaddox - https://twitter.com/MaddoxTCGParker - https://twitter.com/Squint_PTCG #pokemon #pokemontcg #beachcourtpodcast #NAIC2026 #metaforecast #chaosrising #perfectorder #bestpokemondecks #dragapultex #hydrapple #dragapultdeck #slowking #neworleanspokemon

Littleroot Lessons
Big Meta Shifts Right Before NAIC! | Pokémon Champions VGC | Littleroot Lessons Ep 327

Littleroot Lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 91:08


We had a really big weekend in VGC this weekend with Japan Championships and the Turin Special Event happening at practically the same time! With all these events happening at the same time in quick succession, the meta feels like its in a constant state of flux!Join the Littleroot Lessons Discord! --- https://discord.gg/8tvrcgRcTTIf you want Carl to play and tinker with your teams, submit them here! --- https://forms.gle/EGAgH88r3VUsGi547Carter's new VODs channel! --- @CarterNobleVODS Follow us on bluesky --- https://bsky.app/profile/littlerootlessons.bsky.social | https://bsky.app/profile/muzikal.bsky.social | https://bsky.app/profile/mrmissouri25.bsky.social | https://bsky.app/profile/rhosetintedcheeks.bsky.social You can also find us on Twitch! --- https://twitch.tv/Muzikal | https://twitch.tv/MrMissouri25 For other inquiries, feel free to contact us at littlerootlessons@gmail.com

Beach Court Podcast
Chaos Rises: A Preview of our NAIC format

Beach Court Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 84:47


The newest set Chaos Rising is already here and it brings some exciting new archetypes like Beedrill and Mega Greninja... and makes Dragapult even better... We dive into the early results from Chaos Rising as a preview of our NAIC format. We also review all of the major tournaments in the Perfect Order formant, including the rise of Hammer Pult, Mega Lopunny, and Hydrapple, as we gear up for Indianapolis Regionals this weekendThanks to FCBC Armor for being the official Card Sleeves of the Beach Court Podcast! These are the sleeves we trust to practice with at home, play with at locals and to compete with on the largest stage at Pokémon Championship Series events. “Shuffle Easy” like the Beach Court Podcast and pick up your own at https://fcbcarmor.com/Follow the Beach Court Podcast Socials:Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/beachcourtpod Follow the Beach Court Podcast crew on Twitter:Eric - https://twitter.com/eridgewayTCGMaddox - https://twitter.com/MaddoxTCGParker - https://twitter.com/Squint_PTCG #pokemon #pokemontcg #beachcourtpodcast #indyregionals #indianapolisregionals #metaforecast #chaosrising #perfectorder #bestpokemondecks #dragapultex #hydrapple #dragapultdeck

PCS - Pokemon TCG Podcast
LA Pult-Dodgers

PCS - Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 57:53


Aaron and Drew are back this week to break down the newly revealed NAIC merchandise, continue building their Pokémon TCG Hall of Fame card list, and dive into the upcoming Los Angeles Regionals. With Prague shaking up the format, they discuss where the meta could be headed and which decks are poised to conquer the City of Angels.Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Bonfire.com/store/pcspodTwitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

The Future of Insurance
The Future of Insurance – Scott White, Virginia Commissioner of Insurance; President, NAIC

The Future of Insurance

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 27:05


Episode Info Scott A. White was appointed Commissioner of the Virginia State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance in 2018. He was elected NAIC President in December 2025. White joined the Bureau as a research analyst in 1998. From 1999 until 2011, he worked as an attorney advising the Bureau on all major insurance regulatory and compliance matters. In 2011 he became head of the Commission's financial services legal division, expanding his practice areas to include securities and banking. At the NAIC, White has chaired the Financial Condition (E) Committee, the Long-Term Care Insurance (EX) Task Force, and the Southeast Zone. He is a member of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Executive Committee, Macroprudential Committee, and Insurance Capital Standard Task Force. White earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Missouri. He and his wife, Jodi, have two grown daughters. Episode Overview: Key Issues in Virginia: Affordability and Availability: While Virginia generally has good market availability, the state is addressing rising premiums and legislative interest in healthcare and property insurance. Natural Catastrophes: The discussion touches on the impact of weather-related events, with a focus on windstorms, hurricanes, and the often-overlooked risk of flooding. Risk Mitigation Programs: Virginia is exploring programs to incentivize hardening homes against perils like severe convective storms, including hail and wind. Litigation and Tort Reform: The conversation addresses the impact of litigation activity on insurance rates and the legislative considerations surrounding tort reform. The National Conversation on AI: Industry Adoption: Commissioner White observes that the insurance industry often lags in adopting new technologies like AI, partly due to its inherent risk aversion and the paramount importance of trust. Consumer Concerns: A significant concern is the potential for AI to be perceived as making critical decisions about healthcare authorization, leading to a growing distrust among consumers. NAIC's Approach: The NAIC has adopted an iterative approach, starting with principles and moving to guidance through an AI bulletin. Their focus is on compliance, transparency, accountability, and safe systems. AI Systems Evaluation Tool: The NAIC is piloting a tool to help state insurance departments assess how companies are using AI, focusing on governance and risk management. This aims to identify potential gaps in current laws. Bias in AI: The discussion highlights the concerns around algorithmic bias and proxy discrimination, while also acknowledging that bias exists in current, non-AI-driven processes. The importance of data protection and operational resiliency against cyber threats is also emphasized. The Future of Market Regulation: Modernization Efforts: The NAIC is undertaking an ambitious "Future of Market Regulation" initiative to modernize its approach, recognizing that market regulation has not progressed as rapidly as financial solvency regulation. Real-Time Surveillance: The goal is to move towards more real-time surveillance of companies, leveraging enhanced data and analysis, rather than relying solely on lengthy, complaint-driven examinations. Training and Resources: There is a recognized need for regulators to develop new skills and obtain adequate training to effectively oversee AI and other emerging technologies. This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance book series (future-of-insurance.com) from Bryan Falchuk. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

AM Best Radio Podcast
BestWire: NAIC Launches Sweeping Zip Code-Level Homeowners Data Call

AM Best Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 3:20 Transcription Available


Sr. Associate Editor Steve Hallo reports the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is requiring insurers to submit detailed homeowners data from 2018–2025 to assess affordability, carrier strength, and the impact of rising climate and litigation-driven costs.

Smartinvesting2000
April 24th, 2026 | Should the Fed still use the PCE as its inflation guide? The consumer remains strong, New Apple CEO stock gains coming? Is Your Annuity Safe? & More

Smartinvesting2000

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 55:38


Should the Fed still use the PCE as its inflation guide? I've talked a lot about the shelter index being misleading when it comes to inflation, especially when looking at the CPI, but the PCE has its flaws as well. The Federal Reserve has a 2% inflation target and uses monetary policy, which includes adjusting the Fed Funds rate, to tackle its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices. A big problem I see with the PCE is that healthcare now accounts for roughly 16% to 17% of index. This comes as an aging population led healthcare spending to be the single largest contributor to consumer spending in 2025. It surpassed housing and utilities in early 2023 as the fastest growing category in the PCE and by Q3 of 2025, it contributed nearly a full percentage point to overall economic expansion and accounted for nearly half of all spending growth. While it's important to keep an eye on healthcare inflation, the Fed's tools won't be able to have a major impact on the sector like let's say the housing sector. So, let's say inflation stays around 3%, but a large reason for that is healthcare inflation. If the Fed hikes rates, it will have little impact on inflation and in fact it could have a huge negative consequence on other areas of the economy and push us into a recession. A big reason I remain worried about healthcare inflation is labor costs. It doesn't appear we have enough workers to meet the demand for these jobs. On the positive side, the sector has provided stability and growth when looking at payroll data. In 2025, it added 686,000 jobs, which was more than all the gains in nonfarm payrolls. The question is though, can this continue without substantial wage inflation considering by 2030, we will have more people over the age of 65 than we do that are under18. I'm not sure how exactly we can rein in healthcare inflation, but I don't believe monetary policy would provide a meaningful solution.   Even with all the noise, the consumer remains strong March retail sales showed a nice increase of 4.0% compared to last year and while gas stations were a large contributor growing 18.1% due to higher gas prices, excluding them from the report still would have resulted in a good increase of 2.9%. The only areas that saw declines in the report were motor vehicle and parts dealers, which were down 2.1%, and furniture and home furnishing stores, which were down 0.8%. Areas of strength included nonstore retailers, which were up 10.1%, electronics and appliance stores, which were up 5.2%, and clothing and clothing accessories stories, which were up 7.2%. Food services and drinking places saw growth slow, but there was still a positive increase of 2.4%. It's not just the retail sales report that showed strength, Bank of America pointed out debit and credit card spending climbed 4.3% in March, the most in more than three years. While a 16.5% jump in spending at gas stations was a large reason for the increase, there was still “healthy growth” of 3.6% excluding gas. We also heard from Wells Fargo CEO, Charlie Scharf, in an interview with Bloomberg Television and he said the U.S. economy remains “extremely strong” and that loan demand is solid, consumer delinquencies are well controlled, and businesses entered this period in strong financial shape. He also said consumer spending continues to grow between 5% and 7% year-over-year. Even with all the noise, the consumer is what drives the US economy, and it appears people remain resilient in their spending, which is a major reason why I believe the economy remains healthy.   Can the new Apple CEO keep the stock gains coming? With the stock trading at a forward price/earnings ratio of around 32 times, I've got to say it's going to be a very difficult task. Keep in mind over the last 50 years the average forward P/E ratio for the S&P 500 has been between around 15 to 19 times, nowhere near 32. I'm also reminded of a similar situation where a prominent company with such great stock success was taken over by a new CEO and the 16-year return was only 27% including dividends. That company I'm referring to is General Electric when Jack Welch retired and the new CEO Jeffrey Immelt who was handpicked by Jack Welch took over. Things could be different this time when the new CEO of Apple takes over on September 1st but again given the current valuation it will be difficult. John Ternus is a mechanical engineer and was head of the hardware division. An engineering degree now represents the highest percentage of degrees among Fortune 500 CEOs, exceeding the number of CEOs with an MBA. I do have some question marks around the choice though as there have not been that many new successful products that have come out of Apple. We've had the AirPods and the Apple Watch, but they've had some major failures with the Vision Pro headset and are trying to build a self-driving car that they lost billions of dollars on. Mr. Ternus, who is 50 years old, is well liked and is said to have a friendly demeanor along with the engineering confidence, but will he have the magic that Tim Cook had finding ways to squeeze more value out of supply chain? Mr. Cook was also a great political negotiator working with President Barack Obama to President Trump and even made deals with China's president that has kept the company going. Mr. Ternus does have has some big shoes to fill and a large mountain to climb. I just don't believe Apple will see returns anywhere near the past returns they saw under Cook when he took over in 2011 and the stock grew by roughly 20 times.   Your annuity may not be as safe as you think! Many people that are sold annuities are told by the broker that they are 100% safe and to be frank they would probably say almost anything to collect their big 7% or 8% commission. But the Treasury department has concerns and is talking to state insurance regulators about the large amount of private loans that insurance companies are using in their portfolios. Back in 2024 even the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which is also known as the NAIC and is the organizing body for regulators for every state in the US, had stated ratings that insurers had on private credit and investments were consistently overinflated. They have since pulled the report from the website. Large redemption requests from individual investors that want to pull their money out of many private loan funds are starting to show up in other areas like pension funds and insurance companies. The insurance industry holds about $6 trillion in invested assets and roughly $1 trillion or about 17% is now in private credit investments. The insurance industry uses what is known as private letter ratings and can also assign a risk score to the investment. In a study that examined 109 private letter ratings that NAIC officials received in 2023, in 106 of those cases the private rating was higher than the NAIC. To make matters worse, 17 of the cases gave an investment grade private letter rating to assets that the NAIC considered junk or below investment grade. It is especially important to look out for the smaller firms that use smaller rating agencies like Eagan – Jones as opposed to your bigger rating agencies. The smaller firms tend to rate things much higher than the NAIC, sometimes as much as three notches higher, which really disguises the risk of what the annuity you hold is invested in. I've said for years that we will someday see an insurance company file for bankruptcy and those investors who invested blindly into annuities because of a salesperson's recommendation will probably be disappointed to see that they lost all their earnings and perhaps even some of the principal. I unfortunately think it's too late for some of these insurance companies that have invested into risky assets to turn the situation around quickly.    Financial Planning: Traditional or Roth Choosing between traditional and Roth contributions comes down to one key question: will you be able to withdraw or convert that money at a lower tax rate than your rate today? Traditional contributions work best if the answer is yes, since you get a tax break now and pay less later, while Roth contributions are better if your future tax rate will be the same or higher. Many people enter a lower tax bracket starting at retirement and lasting until required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin at age 75, but this low-tax window is limited. There's only so much pre-tax money you can withdraw or convert each year before moving into a higher bracket. For example, while working someone may be in the 22% bracket and will drop to the 12% bracket in retirement, giving them some room to access that tax-deferred money at a lower rate. However, the threshold between the 12% and 22% brackets is about $100k of taxable income for joint filers, and other income sources like Social Security and pensions will take up some of that room. If those sources result in taxable income of $50k, then only another $50k can be withdrawn or converted from retirement accounts before being pushed from the 12% bracket back up to the 22% bracket.  If there is $1 million in pre-tax retirement accounts growing at 10%/year, that annual appreciation of $100k is much more than can be converted meaning the account balances would continue to grow. When RMDs begin, the taxable distributions would push income into the 22% bracket or higher and potentially trigger IRMAA. Situations like this are common when retirement account balances are large, and Roth contributions should be heavily considered while working unless the taxpayer is in the highest brackets (32% or above).   Companies Discussed: Abbott Laboratories (ABT), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) & Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR)

The Battle Catz Podcast
250. NAIC is capped???

The Battle Catz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 79:50


Riolu hatch day is back, baseball enjoyers will like this MLB collab, NAIC caps its registration for the first time ever, PvPoke rankings are up for the NAIC meta, and where is next year's NAIC taking place...? Get The Battle Catz Podcast merchandise here: https://the-battle-catz-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 0:27:44 - Championship Series 0:56:12 - YouTube Comments

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast
NAIC 2026 Spring Meeting Recap

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 21:11


In this episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the SOA Research Institute, is joined by Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Academy of Actuaries, for a recap of the 2026 NAIC Spring Meeting held in San Diego, March 22–25. Together, they discuss key highlights from the meeting and share insights from the SOA Research Institute's updates to NAIC committees, including experience studies, practice research, emerging risks, healthcare and long-term care topics, climate and weather-related research, and developments related to artificial intelligence and AI risk management. To explore additional highlights from recent NAIC meetings and other SOA Research Institute publications, visit SOA.org and review the Select Articles from SOA e-Newsletters page. Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

PCS - Pokemon TCG Podcast
This or that? The choice is yours!

PCS - Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 82:25


Aaron and Drew sit down this week to discuss the NAIC registration wave of emotions, pick their hall of fame basic fighting TCG card, before having a debate of what decks will be more successful at majors for this format.Thank you so much for tuning in!Want to play in our unique TCG League Challenges in the discord and monthly Patreon Raffles Check out the ⁠Patreon⁠!Or feel free to join our ⁠Discord⁠ to hang out and chat with us!YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcspodcast⁠Bonfire.com/store/pcspodTwitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/pcspodcast⁠X: ⁠@PCS_Pod⁠Thank you liking and leaving a review!

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast
#277 Top Cut Changes & Chaos Rising Promos

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 55:30


Welcome to the 277th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @gyrosean & @atrocioustcg sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!--We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3--Register for NAIC: https://www.pokebeach.com/2026/04/2026-north-american-international-championships-prizing-and-registration-dates-revealed--Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions viaTwitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcgCheck out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuwFollow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcgSee the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755-- Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/atrociousjake Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousjakeSean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyroseanJake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

The Show 6 Podcast
EP. 45 | Orlando, Queretaro, Cape Town Recaps + India Qualifiers & NAIC Meta Reveal

The Show 6 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 109:02


Hello, everyone! This is Episode 45 of "The Show 6 Podcast", where we bring you the highest quality coverage of the Play! Pokémon Championship Series for Pokémon GO! We explore the plays, the players, and everything else happening in the competitive scene.This episode is a somber one. As you have likely already heard, the Orlando Regionals ended in enormous controversy when FireStar73's game 5 win in the Grand Finals reset was overturned. As of the time of this recording, we have not received an official announcement from Pokemon. However, we can still talk about what Speedy saw in Orlando, and the sentiment that Zzweilous has seen online. After the Orlando discussion, we move on to Queretaro, where official resources were used to support the 1st-ever LATAM broadcast. Finally, we recap Cape Town South Africa, thanks to the efforts of PvPSteve and Dracoviz. We discuss the India Qualifiers teams, and some of the Japanese trainers who have qualified for the PJCS. Oh yeah, and Sustainability Week begins soon! :DIf you're ready... go ahead and lock In, press play, and good luck, have fun!

The Battle Catz Podcast
249. Will Tinkaton be meta???

The Battle Catz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 120:09


Tinkatink CD is coming this weekend with triple stardust, fashionable Galarian Corsola will be spawning for the first time in the wild, India's qualifier wraps up and there was a Breloom, the Querétaro regional marks the first official LATAM regional broadcast, Orlando was packed with action and interesting rulings, and NAIC meta drops... Get The Battle Catz Podcast merchandise here: https://the-battle-catz-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 0:30:29 - Championship Series 1:36:02 - YouTube Comments

Actuary Voices
Inside the NAIC Spring Meeting with Katie Dzurec: AI, Risk, and What's Next

Actuary Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 29:58


Growing affordability concerns. Conversations about how AI is reshaping access to insurance. The NAIC Spring 2026 Meeting covered a lot of ground, and the Academy was at the center of it. In this episode of Actuary Voices, host Ted Gotsch talks with Katie Dzurec, the Academy's Director of State Public Policy Outreach, about the key takeaways from this year's meeting. Katie shares what regulators are prioritizing right now and how actuaries fit into the conversation. Additional Resources: Read Katie's full recap on the Actuarially Sound blog: https://actuary.org/publication/actuarially-sound/ Read the Academy's recent research findings on risk-based capital (RBC) and impairment: https://actuary.org/resources/academy-presents-on-research-at-naic-spring-meeting/ Read the Academy HPC's  Updates to HATF: https://actuary.org/resources/hpc-provides-updates-to-hatf-at-naic-spring-meeting/  

Global Regulatory Update
Inside the NAIC's 2026 Agenda: Resilience, Capital, and AI Oversight

Global Regulatory Update

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 34:01


In this episode of the Global Regulatory Update podcast, the IIF's Philippe Brahin, Director of Insurance and NBFI Regulation and Policy, speaks with Virginia Insurance Commissioner and newly elected President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Scott A. White, about the supervisory, macroprudential, and structural forces shaping U.S. insurance oversight in 2026. Commissioner White outlines the NAIC's strategic priorities for the year ahead, including reinforcing resilience in the property and casualty market under growing climate related stress, managing increasingly complex investment risk profiles in the life sector, and navigating federal-state dynamics as Washington reconsiders its role in insurance policy. He connects these priorities to rising pressure around natural catastrophe losses, digital transformation, operational risks, and the continued evolution of insurer balance sheets. The discussion then turns to cross‑border coordination and international standard‑setting. Commissioner White walks through the NAIC's work with the IAIS and the FSB as global bodies refine expectations around recovery and resolution planning, including the implications of the FSB's expanded list of insurers subject to resolution planning standards. He also offers a detailed overview of progress on the Aggregation Method, recognized as comparable to the ICS in 2024, and outlines how U.S. regulators are addressing remaining issues such as interest‑rate sensitivity and supervisory intervention. The conversation also covers the NAIC's broader capital‑framework modernization, including the RBC Guiding Principles adopted in 2025 and the ongoing gap analysis aimed at updating a framework that has not undergone major structural revision since the 1990s. Finally, Commissioner White examines two areas drawing heightened global attention: alternative asset growth and asset‑intensive reinsurance, and the widening natural catastrophe protection gap. He discusses the supervisory responses underway, from enhanced review of asset‑backed securities and offshore reinsurance treaties to expanded market‑level data collection and mitigation‑focused consumer education. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the NAIC's emerging AI oversight architecture, including the 10‑state pilot of the new AI Systems Evaluation Tool, and the regulatory tensions arising from federal proposals that would centralize or preempt AI governance across industries.

Know Your Numbers with Chris McCormack
2026 IRS Changes Are Here: Why It Could Change Your Audit Risk

Know Your Numbers with Chris McCormack

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 24:42


In this episode of the Know Your Numbers REI Podcast, Chris McCormack, founder of Better Books, breaks down major changes happening inside the Internal Revenue Service as we move into 2026, following workforce reductions after the 2025 inauguration and the efficiency push from the DOGE Commission.

NewsTalk STL
H2: ROSS MARCHAND: Shadowy Insurance Bureaucracy Makes Its Own Rules on Customers' Dime 02.04.2026

NewsTalk STL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 40:49


THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Don Lemon was annoyed that it took 12 agents to arrest him Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ The end of socialism in South America? 20:05 SEGMENT 2 Ross Marchand, Executive Director at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance || TOPIC: Shadowy Insurance Bureaucracy Makes Its Own Rules on Customers’ Dime || The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) operates as a “shadow regulator” that imposes costly rules on insurance markets without transparency or voter oversight. The NAIC headquarters are based in Kansas City, MO || Connecting the dots between this unaccountable bureaucracy and rising life insurance costs for American families || Getting rid of Missouri’s income tax protectingtaxpayers.orgx.com/RossAMarchand 30:05 SEGMENT 3 Netflix merger being argued on Capitol Hill | Minions routine at the Olympics https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show
H2: ROSS MARCHAND: Shadowy Insurance Bureaucracy Makes Its Own Rules on Customers' Dime 02.04.2026

The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 40:49


THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Don Lemon was annoyed that it took 12 agents to arrest him Today's Speaker's Stump Speech is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ The end of socialism in South America? 20:05 SEGMENT 2 Ross Marchand, Executive Director at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance || TOPIC: Shadowy Insurance Bureaucracy Makes Its Own Rules on Customers’ Dime || The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) operates as a “shadow regulator” that imposes costly rules on insurance markets without transparency or voter oversight. The NAIC headquarters are based in Kansas City, MO || Connecting the dots between this unaccountable bureaucracy and rising life insurance costs for American families || Getting rid of Missouri’s income tax protectingtaxpayers.orgx.com/RossAMarchand 30:05 SEGMENT 3 Netflix merger being argued on Capitol Hill | Minions routine at the Olympics https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast
NAIC 2025 Fall Meeting Recap

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 24:30


In this episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the SOA Research Institute, welcomes Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Academy of Actuaries. Together, they provide an insightful recap of the 2025 NAIC Fall Meeting held in Hollywood, Florida, December 8-11, 2025. The discussion covers key takeaways from the meeting, including updates from the SOA on climate-related research such as climate-induced migration, sea level rise, and wildfires, as well as important developments in long-term care experience studies and global mortality experience studies from Canada and China. Tune in for a deep dive into the issues shaping regulatory, policy, and actuarial landscapes in the U.S. and globally.

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast
2019 Individual Life Insurance Mortality Experience Report

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 23:13


In this episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries, explores the 2019 Individual Life Insurance Mortality Experience Report with two expert guests: Jim Toole, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Chief Luminary at Aurora Actuarial, and Philip Adams, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Senior Experience Studies Actuary at the SOA Research Institute. They discuss the significant shifts in mortality trends from 2012 through 2019, including the dominance of level premium term insurance, the introduction of expanded preferred underwriting classes, and the increase in older age issue ages. The conversation also highlights the transition of data collection from MIB to the NAIC, and how predictive analytics like boosted decision trees and vine copulas were leveraged for data validation and insights. Actuaries will find insights into how these findings can support pricing, reserving, and risk management efforts, along with resources such as Tableau dashboards and downloadable text files that make data analysis more accessible. With post-2019 data expected soon, this episode offers timely reflections on the evolving landscape of individual life insurance mortality. Access the report and related materials by visiting the SOA website at:  https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2024/ilec-mort-2012-19/

Gut + Science
325: Beyond the Basics: Win Talent with Whole-Person Wellness Benefits with Michelle Yates & Mark Rosenthal

Gut + Science

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 41:43


What do pets, perks, and productivity have in common? Nikki teams up once again with Michelle Yates of PetPartners, bringing in the dynamic Mark Rosenthal to shake up how we think about employee benefits. They dive into why "nice-to-have" benefits are now need-to-have, and how understanding your people (and their furry family members

Insurance AUM Journal
Episode 327: Opportunities and Benefits of Lower Middle Market Direct Lending

Insurance AUM Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 36:29


Tas Hasan, Managing Partner & COO, and Nelson Pereira, Director of Insurance Investor Partnerships at Deerpath Capital, share their perspective on the growing role of lower and middle market direct lending in insurance portfolios. With decades of experience and a long-standing focus on this segment, they explain why it's gaining traction among insurers seeking yield, diversification, and capital efficiency.   They break down the structural advantages of sponsor-backed lending, including stronger covenants, conservative leverage, and more lender-friendly deal terms. The discussion also explores how regulatory developments, such as NAIC guidance and capital treatment, are influencing insurer allocation decisions.   For insurance investors evaluating private credit strategies, this conversation offers valuable insight into manager selection, deal flow dynamics, and the key factors that set experienced lenders apart in today's market.

Insurance AUM Journal
Episode 325: The Regulation Recap

Insurance AUM Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 32:19


In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, speaks with Carrie Mears, Chief Investment Specialist at the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Carrie offers a rare regulatory perspective on how insurance investment oversight is evolving—touching on key topics like NAIC reforms, the restructuring of the Valuation of Securities Task Force, and the growing influence of private credit on insurer portfolios.   The conversation dives into the challenges of transparency, capital treatment, and risk assessment in today's complex investment landscape. Carrie also shares insights from her roles at both the NAIC and the IAIS, offering a global lens on regulatory frameworks and their implications for CIOs, portfolio managers, and other insurance investment professionals. It's an informative, accessible episode filled with practical insights for anyone navigating the intersection of regulation and insurance asset management.

The Essential Podcast
The American Academy of Actuaries: Shaping Insurance's Future

The Essential Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 30:36 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is join by Stephen Smith of the American Academy of Actuaries to explore the intricate relationship between the AAA and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), and the modeling techniques used to assess risk in the actuarial landscape and how the industry is preparing for future challenges. For more content, please register for our upcoming webinar; "Recent NAIC Developments Relating to Insurer Fixed-Income Investments"  The NAIC held its Summer National Meeting from August 10-13, and the NAIC Risk-Based Capital Investment Risk and Evaluation (E) Working Group held an interim meeting on September 8 to discuss the RBC treatment of CLOs.  Join us for a dialogue with Larry Hamilton of Mayer Brown to discuss the latest news on CLOs and key investment-related developments from the Summer National Meeting.

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast
NAIC 2025 Summer Meeting Recap

Research Insights, a Society of Actuaries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 27:44


In this episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast, host Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the SOA Research Institute, welcomes Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Academy of Actuaries. Together, they provide a timely and insightful recap of the NAIC Summer Meeting, held August 10–13, 2025, in Minneapolis. This episode highlights key regulatory discussions, actuarial research presented at CASTF, HATF, and LATF, and emerging issues such as climate-induced migration, the application of machine learning and high-resolution imagery in property insurance, and updated experience studies across disability, annuity, life, and long-term care lines. Listeners are encouraged to explore more details from the meeting once the recap is published by visiting the SOA Select Articles from E-Newsletters landing page.  Tune in for expert insights on where actuarial science meets public policy! Send us your feedbback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

Gut + Science
317: How Pet-Friendly Workplaces Are Boosting Mental Health with Michelle Yates & Steve Feldman

Gut + Science

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 31:04


What if boosting your team's mental health and workplace happiness was as simple as adding a wagging tail to the mix?

Gut + Science
309: The Evolution of Work (And the Surprising Role of Pets in Culture & Retention) with Michelle Yates

Gut + Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 23:48


Work's changing fast—hybrid setups, flexible perks, and even pets making boardroom appearances

The Battle Catz Podcast
207. North America International Championships 2025!!!

The Battle Catz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 105:58


Interview Link: https://gamerant.com/pokemon-north-american-international-champions-naic-interview/ The crew break down NAIC 2025, hyper training is coming to Pokémon GO, Chris Brown shares insights about the Championship Series, and is $20 too much for a Golden Bottle Cap...? Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 0:38:56 - Championship Series

Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast
188. Rogue Decks & Rage Quits

Special Conditions - A Pokémon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 44:53


Special Conditions Podcast Ep. 188 | Rogue Decks & Rage Quits: Top NAIC 2025 Meta Moments! This week on Special Conditions, Adam and Justin take you through the wild ride that was NAIC 2025—from espresso-fueled rants to the rise of rogue decks and the fall of favorites! ☕

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast
#237 NAIC Destined Rivals Tier List

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 70:26


Welcome to the 237th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @AtrociousJake & @gyrosean sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon & #Pokemon news!--Get the singles you need from Tier 1 Games! https://partner.tcgplayer.com/QjzmVo--We have a Discord server! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3--Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcgCheck out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuwFollow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcgSee the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755-- Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/atrociousjake Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousjakeSean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyroseanJake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake

It's Super Effective: A Pokémon Podcast
The Incineroar Meme Arrives [Featuring SimplyGabby]

It's Super Effective: A Pokémon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 79:59


[Featuring SimplyGabbly] The Scarlet and Violet Switch 2 Update will arrive on launch day! We get two new photos which shows more Pokémon on the Switch 2 version of the game. Niantic is testing a $100 bundle with both an IRL experience and digital items for your weekend in New Jersey. NAIC will feature Wolfe's Incineroar and other Pokémon for GO and UNITE for watching stream that weekend. Murkrow comes to Pokémon Sleep.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00-Introduction00:02:40-Switch 2 Screenshots00:24:10-The $100 Bathroom Experience00:54:00-Murkrow in Pokémon Sleep01:02:40-Free VGC Incinerorar01:19:20-CreditsADSAd this episode brought to you by Pretty Litter! Check out prettylitter.com/pkmncast to save 20% off your first order and get a free cat toy!Ad this episode brought to you by HIMS! To start your free online visit, head over to hims.com/pkmncast!LINKS

Gut + Science
304: From Perk to Priority: Why Pet Benefits Are the Future of Workplace Culture with Michelle Yates

Gut + Science

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 34:02


StarTalk Radio
Hibernating for Deep Spaceflight with Ryan Sprenger

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 45:17


How close are we to enabling  astronauts to go into deep sleep for long space journeys? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O'Reilly team up with Ryan Sprenger, Senior Research Scientist at Fauna Bio, to explore whether humans can hibernate like animals do.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:https://startalkmedia.com/show/hibernating-for-deep-spaceflight-with-ryan-sprenger/Thanks to our Patrons Parker Mann, Kwesi collisson, John, Ray, Dr. Cy, Felix the Feline, Jimmy Dunn, Mandi McKay, Kevin Militello, Aaron Streimish, Joshua Beadle, Sam Pennington, Geoffrey Docute, Syler, David Smith, and Matt Talley for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.