Boardroom Agenda
Lloyd’s of London Plans to Expand into Malaysia in Emerging Market Push
Specialist insurance market Lloyd's of London said on Thursday it planned to apply for an onshore reinsurance license and open an office in Malaysia, as part of its push into emerging markets. ...
Swiss Re CFO: With European M&A Rising, Insurers Shouldn’t Overreach
Europe's insurers need to think carefully before making acquisitions, Swiss Re Chief Financial Officer David Cole said. Stricter capital rules under Solvency II, which come into force next year, will ...
Executives On The Move at QBE, Arch Capital, Validus Re and More
We have a number of executive appoints to tell you about form Arch Insurance Group, Validus, QBE and Novarica: *** Arch Insurance Group named a Starr Companies executive and AIG veteran as a senior ...
Genetic Markers May Fuel Next Wave of P/C Insurer Asbestos Reserve Hikes
Actuaries and casualty insurance company financial officers who are not tuned into the revolution occurring in molecular biology may be blindsided by the next influx of asbestos claims, according to ...
How Great Leaders Value Their Employees
Organizations of all sizes and industries are reimagining work cultures in this relationship economy. It's all about the people. Consequently, servant leadership quickly is becoming the preferred ...
Cash Will be King if Zurich Insurance Buys RSA
Zurich Insurance Group AG said any offer for RSA Insurance Group will probably be in cash. Wednesday's statement from Zurich means "there's a very high likelihood that it will come through with an ...
W.R. Berkley Founder Will Pass CEO Slot to Son On Oct. 31, But Stay as Chairman
William R. Berkley is stepping down as CEO of W.R. Berkley Corp. on Oct. 31, putting into action in a long-discussed succession plan for his son, W. Robert Berkley, Jr. to replace him in the ...
W.R. Berkley’s CEO: M&A Trend Mostly Driven by ‘Management Ego’
W.R. Berkley Corp.'s outspoken chairman and CEO slammed the surge of M&A activity hitting the property/casualty industry in recent months as something driven more by "management ego" than true ...