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Political Connections Ease the M&A Process
Firms that maintain political connections have an easier path through the merger process. In a study that is the first to examine the issue, we compare the differences in merger behavior and outcomes ...
AIG Exec’s 62 Years at the Global Insurer Not Likely in the Future
A veteran AIG employee retired recently, after a stunning 62 years with the insurance giant. But as the Wall Street Journal points out in its coverage of this milestone, spending your entire career ...
Executive Suicides Shock Business Community in Switzerland
An unusual number of suicides by top executives in Switzerland has prompted introspection in its business community over how senior managers are dealing with stress as its companies struggle to ...
XL Group CEO McGavick Urges Caution Toward Fossil Fuel Divestment Pressures
XL Group CEO Mike McGavick is standing firm against the push for insurers to divest from fossil fuel. He's urging caution, even as those efforts continue. "I hope we're really thoughtful about the ...
Executives On The Move at Liberty Mutual, JLT Re, and More
Liberty Mutual named three executives to leadership roles within its Commercial Insurance strategic business unit. JLT Re hired a Swiss Re executive to fill a strategic role. Aon Benfield made ...
Web Sightings: Stress Management for Executives and Other Superheroes
Stress is part of life. Some people do their best work under pressure. Most executives are expected to perform well under pressure. They aren't supposed to display any weakness. But even superheroes ...
U.S., Other Business Groups Say China’s Cyber Rules for Insurers Go Too Far
Controversial cyber security regulations for China's insurance industry, now before the World Trade Organization (WTO), could soon take effect despite efforts by foreign business groups to persuade ...
Erie Insurance Names NeCastro to Succeed Cavanaugh as Next CEO
Erie Indemnity Co., the managing company for Erie Insurance, has named Timothy G. NeCastro as Erie Insurance's president and CEO-designate effective June 1. NeCastro is a 20-year veteran of the ...