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Executives On The Move at Markel, Kemper, Validus and State Auto
We have a changing of the guard to tell you about involving the leadership at Markel Corp., Kemper and Validus Holdings. Meanwhile, the new leader of State Auto Financial Corp has been named chairman ...
Attorney: Hank Greenberg Would Consider Investing in AIG
Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, who spent four decades at American International Group Inc., would consider investing in the insurer he helped build into the world's largest before the financial crisis, ...
PartnerRe Shareholders Agree to EXOR’s Planned $6.9B Acquisition
PartnerRe's shareholders OK'd EXOR's planned $6.9 billion acquisition of the Bermuda-based reinsurer, clearing the way for the deal to close in the 2016 first quarter. The affirmative vote, held on ...
How Great Leaders Lead
As we build on the principles presented in this series on servant leadership, we get to a core idea that raises an obvious question. The core principle: Servant leaders provide leadership. The ...
Executives On The Move at ACE, Allianz and RenaissanceRe
ACE, prepping for its $28 billion acquisition of Chubb, named a new post-merger executive to replace one who is jumping ship. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has a new head of global ...
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Selling Investments in Munich Re, Swiss Re, Goldman Sachs
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Monday said it reduced its stake in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. by 13 percent during the third quarter, paring a successful investment it made during the ...
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 ...