Research
Chance of California Mega-Quake Rising: USGS
Scientists are virtually certain that California will be rocked by a strong earthquake in the next 30 years. And now they say the risk of a mega-quake is more likely than previously thought. The ...
Stress of Long Hours, Work-Family Imbalance Kills Workers, Fuels Health Costs: Stanford Research
Even workers toiling at desk jobs and other seemingly safe professions are facing stresses that are hazardous to their health, including long hours, job insecurity and lack of work-life balance ...
P/C M&A Worth More Now and Expanding in Scope: Deloitte and Assured Research
M&A activity in the property/casualty industry is increasing in deal value and will likely expand from reinsurers to primary carriers, according to two new industry reports. Deloitte said that ...
For Insurers, China and Indonesia Offer Big Growth Opportunities: Aon Benfield
As rapid economic development, population growth and urbanization lead to increased insurance penetration, Asia Pacific represents a key area of growth in the global marketplace, according to a ...
Does Narcissism Explain Male Dominance in Leadership Roles?
With three decades of data from more than 475,000 participants, a new study on narcissism from the University at Buffalo School of Management reveals that men, on average, are more narcissistic than ...
Graphic Insight: How Often Do You Review the CEO Succession Plan?
Strategy Is a Missing Piece of Many Carrier Succession Plans: Survey
Nearly 60 percent of property/casualty insurers do not have written CEO succession plans in place, Carrier Management and The Jacobson Group found in a recent survey of CEOs, board members and ...
It’s All in the Pitch: Job Seekers’ Voices Reveal Intelligence
A résumé highlighting stellar professional credentials and experience could pique the interest of a prospective employer, but it's your voice that may actually help you land the job. University of ...