David Blades – Associate director of industry research at AM Best
David Blades serves as an associate director within the Credit Rating Criteria, Research & Analytics Department at AM Best, a global credit rating agency specializing in the insurance industry. He holds a degree from Penn State University, earned between 1983 and 1987.
In his role, Blades contributes to industry discussions, particularly on topics like directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance and the role of excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurers. He has authored articles addressing concerns about declining D&O premiums and the importance of E&S carriers in providing coverage for complex risks.
