Boardroom Agenda
Robusto to Succeed Motamed as CNA CEO Late in 2016
CNA Financial Corporation announced the appointment of Chubb veteran Dino E. Robusto as its chairman and chief executive officer, effective on or about Dec. 1, 2016. Robusto is slated to succeed ...
Does a CEO’s Ability Affect Performance? Researcher Says No
A Texas A&M University researcher calls into question the common notion that CEOs have a large effect on firm performance. Although previous research contends that the so-called "CEO effect" is ...
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Puts North American Business Up for Sale
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford is putting its North American business up for sale, the reinsurance broker disclosed on Nov. 13. Specifically, potential buyers will be sought out for CSGC North ...
Report: Zurich Insurance Seeking Replacement for CEO Senn
Zurich Insurance AG is seeking a replacement for Chief Executive Officer Martin Senn, according to Swiss business magazine Bilanz. Switzerland's biggest insurance company has hired the London ...
Executives On The Move at XL Catlin, Validus, Allianz and More
We have new hires and promotions to tell you about at XL Catlin, Validus Holdings, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Aspen Insurance and Houston International Insurance Group: *** XL Catlin ...
Arch Capital Promotes Exec to President/COO Slot
Arch Capital Group Ltd. has promoted one of its long-time executives to be the company's next president and chief operating officer. Marc Grandisson takes on his new role at the specialty insurer and ...
Allianz Division PIMCO Fights Back Against Co-Founder Bill Gross’s Lawsuit
Pacific Investment Management Co. fired back at the co-founder who oversaw the firm's ascent for 43 years, saying Bill Gross's lawsuit over his departure looks more like a screenplay than a legal ...
Two Former XL Catlin Execs to Launch Aspen’s Singapore Operations
Two XL Catlin executives have jumped ship, signing on with Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. to help launch and grow its Singapore operations. Yann Marmonier will lead Aspen's Singapore business, and ...