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Disrupting Insurer Comfort Zones: Sompo GRS CEO Chang
When the leader of Sompo International's Global Risk Solutions business describes a key stop on his path to the C-suite, he mentions the possibility that race and age were a hurdle in passing. "Look, ...
Sharing Knowledge: How AF Group Exec Puts His Privilege to Work
There's a simple idea that has guided Abel Travis as he rose to his current executive leadership position at a property/casualty insurance carrier and gave a platform to more than 100 InsurTech ...
Partner vs. Vendor: A Distinction That Matters When Working With Startups
It's hard to ignore the energy and attention that InsurTech startups have brought to our industry over the last several years. And with that energy, more insurance carriers and MGAs looking for a ...
Be Purposeful. Be Bold. Be Human.
"I remember this same story 10 years ago." The LinkedIn comment on our first-quarter magazine cover story, "Google's Insurance Strategy Could Be a Game Changer," appeared soon after we published an ...
4 Ways P/C Insurers Can Help Agents Keep Consumer Trust in the Digital Age
The pandemic has brought about a lot of change in every industry, but perhaps the most noteworthy trend for property/casualty insurance companies to consider is the renewed emphasis on trust. A 2020 ...
Seeding Innovation With Purpose: A 2021 Priority
The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word "crisis." One brush stroke stands for danger, the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger—but recognize the opportunity. This ...
Sustaining Culture in a Virtual World
Nearly a year has passed since the industry largely transitioned to a virtual workforce due to COVID-19. While organizations likely used Zoom, GoToMeeting or other web conferencing tools prior to the ...
Breaking the Mold: Sompo GRS and Its CEO
The recipe for building a billion-dollar-premium commercial insurance operation from nothing in four years involves mixing a new model for doing business with a supportive and visionary executive ...