Talent Management
Executives On The Move at XL Catlin and Starr Companies
XL Catlin turns to emerging markets with the appointment of a new vice president focused on the growing sector. Starr Companies, meanwhile, named a new chief underwriting officer for financial lines. ...
Unhappy at Work: Bad Job in Early Career Has Health Impact in Your 40s
Job satisfaction in your late 20s and 30s has a link to overall health in your early 40s, according to a new nationwide study. While job satisfaction had some impact on physical health, its effect ...
XL Catlin Vets to Launch Sompo Canopius U.S. Ocean Marine Business
Sompo Canopius AG is diving into the U.S. ocean marine business. The global specialty insurer and reinsurer, which is wholly-owned by Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc., calls this a "significant ...
Staying Ahead of Workplace Violence by Identifying Behaviors of Concern
In most incidents involving violence in the workplace, there are warning signs that precede an event, according to Jim Satterfield, president, COO and founder of crisis coaching firm Firestorm. ...
Executives On The Move at Beazley, Endurance and W.R. Berkley
Beazley added executive staff to its Chicago-based underwriting office. W.R. Berkley hired on a new chief information officer. Endurance Specialty Holdings appointed an AIG veteran as CEO of its U.S. ...
Navigators Group Restructures Global Claims Leadership With AIG, Chubb Vets
The Navigators Group Inc. has restructured its leadership team for its global claims organization. Glen Bronstein has been promoted to the newly created role of global chief claims officer. Bronstein ...
Small, Specialty Insurer Hiring Plans Surpass Larger Peers: Labor Study
Small insurers are expecting to do most of the hiring in the industry, according to a new survey, which also highlights the high demand for niche specialty commercial lines underwriters and claims ...
Narcissists Drawn to Workplaces With Clear Hierarchies on Org Charts
People who have narcissistic tendencies are more likely to support hierarchies, according to research by Emily M. Zitek, assistant professor at Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Two ...