Boardroom Agenda
Argo Will Sell Trident Public Risk Solutions Biz to Paragon MGA
Bermuda-based global specialty lines underwriter Argo Group International Holdings has agreed to sell its Trident Public Risk Solutions brand and underwriting platform to Paragon Insurance Holdings. ...
Executives On The Move at Farmers, W.R. Berkley and Kemper
Farmers Insurance made two promotions within its organization. W.R. Berkley Corp. appointed a former executive from The Navigators Group as a claims executive. Kemper Corp. appointed a new member to ...
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inks Deal to Sell Newspaper Unit
Warren Buffett is getting out of the newspaper business. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. agreed to sell its BH Media unit and its 30 daily newspapers to Lee Enterprises Inc., which owns papers including the ...
For Leaders, Silence Can Accomplish Plenty
Sometimes silence can go a long way toward helping leaders support their teams. A recent posting with the Random Acts of Leadership blog argues that silence can actually be a very effective strategy ...
Zurich North America Is Latest Insurer to Name Sustainability Officer
Zurich North America is the latest insurer to name a sustainability officer - an executive who leads corporate initiatives to help the company contribute positively to the environment. Ben Harper ...
AXA Reportedly Reviewing Potential Options for Middle Eastern Operations
Axa SA is considering options for its Middle Eastern operations including a potential sale, as Chief Executive Officer Thomas Buberl continues to streamline the operations of Europe's second-largest ...
Executives On The Move at Hamilton Insurance Group, Everest Re and Willis Re
Hamilton Insurance Group appointed a head of Property Reinsurance for its new U.S. reinsurance platform. Everest Re hired Artur Klinger as Managing Director of its Continental Europe business, to ...
American Financial Group Decides to Exit Lloyd’s of London
American Financial Group Inc. disclosed it will exit the Lloyd's of London insurance marketplace in 2020, an entity it joined in 2008 through an acquisition. The Ohio-based insurance holding company ...