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Bigger Bonuses During Crises Can Aid Company Survival, Study Concludes
It may seem counterintuitive. But when a company is in crisis, more executive bonuses (at least of a certain type) might help promote a longer-term rebound and financial success. With that in mind, ...
The Hartford’s Former Leader Reflects on Turnaround
The Hartford Financial Services Group's Liam McGee, who stepped down as president and CEO on July 1 but will remain executive chairman until next year's shareholder meeting, spoke about the company's ...
AIG’s CEO Passes the Torch; His Successor Pledges Continuity
American International Group President and CEO Robert Benmosche got a bit sentimental about the company's post-financial crisis turnaround during his last investor earnings call on Aug. 5. He also ...
Fairfax Discloses Probe of CEO Watsa for Possible Insider Trading
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. said Quebec's securities regulator is investigating Chief Executive Officer Prem Watsa and President Paul Rivett as part of a probe into possible insider trading. The ...
Investors Believe Allianz Will Keep Old Leadership
Allianz is poised to reappoint Michael Diekmann as chief executive in October, investors believe, possibly delaying tough choices on whether Europe's largest insurer expands its global presence or ...The Hartford Brings on New Leadership to Advance Business Strategy
The Hartford announced Tuesday that it has realigned senior leadership positions to further advance its business strategy and deliver value for shareholders. CEO Christopher J. Swift said the new ...
The Trouble With Incentive Compensation
Incentive compensation in many organizations has evolved over recent years. What started with the intent to increase the alignment of top management with shareholder interests, later developed into a ...
Former Zurich CEO Schiro Steps Down From Goldman Board for Health Reasons
The board of directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. today last week that James J. Schiro, Lead Director and Chair of the Board's Corporate Governance, Nominating and Public Responsibilities ...