Michael Pignataro

Michael Pignataro is North America regional head of energy and construction at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. He leads a team of managers overseeing U.S. and Canadian underwriters.

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Managing New Age of Construction Risks

Michael Pignataro

The global construction market is set for a sustained period of strong growth post-COVID-19, with radical changes in design, materials and processes.

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The Third Wave of AI

By Paul Carroll

After the initial wave of AI efforts and then the generative AI phenomenon that began two years ago, you'll hear a lot in 2025 about AI that can act as our agents.

Insurance Fraud Rises as AI Powers Scams

Insurers must balance sophisticated fraud prevention with seamless customer experiences in an AI-driven landscape. Here's how. 

Dashcams Combat Rising Wave of Insurance Fraud

As dashcam adoption surges, these devices are becoming crucial weapons against rising insurance fraud and staged accidents.

5 Client Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents

The lingering effects of rising premiums, coverage restrictions and evolving client expectations are making retaining business and maintaining strong relationships paramount.