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‘Systemically Important’ Label Can Be Avoided With New Transparency: Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings said that newly established transparency about the designation process for globally systemically important insurers could help more to proactively stay off the list in the first place. ...
XL Catlin, Liberty Mutual Back Internet of Things/Home Security Startup
XL Catlin and Liberty Mutual are among the backers of a new startup focused on developing Internet of Things-related home security technology, with an eye on reducing property damage risks. The ...
Baldwin & Lyons Leaders Resign in Protest After Power Struggle With Chairman
The CEO, CFO and deputy chairman of Baldwin & Lyons have all abruptly retired, and the property/casualty specialty insurer has retained an independent legal counsel to review issues the company ...
Berkshire Hathaway’s Jain Chooses ‘Zero Maintenance’ Executive to Lead Gen Re
General Reinsurance Group is getting a new CEO: Berkshire Hathaway reinsurance senior executive Kara Raiguel, who is described by her boss as a "secret weapon," "zero maintenance," and a "true ...
Hiscox USA Swung for the Fences With Two Unconventional Advertising Campaigns
"Leap Year," a scripted series that ran 20 episodes over two years on Hulu, focused on the struggles of a group of young adults as they launched their own business. "Courageous Leaders," an ...
From Ohio to South Africa: Telesure’s Rios Embraces Change and Innovation
Manny Rios was president and CEO of Munich Re's American Modern when a corporate headhunter gave him a call. It was in July 2015, and the headhunter pitched a new insurance industry leadership ...
Nationwide To Stick With Retired NFLer Peyton Manning for Continued Brand Boost
Chances are you've seen a 32-second commercial during the NFL season where Peyton Manning bites into an oversized sandwich in his kitchen. Before he does this, he sings "chicken parm, you taste so ...
AIG CEO Hancock: Revamp Plan Will Work Without More Drastic Action
More than two months after activist billionaire investors Carl Icahn and John Paulson gained seats on American International Group's expanded board, observers have wondered: Will their presence ...