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P/C Insurer CFO Viewpoints on PFAS
PFAS was a hot topic at the recent Casualty Actuarial Society Seminar on Reinsurance in June. But at a separate meeting held around the same time—the S&P Global Ratings 40th Annual Insurance ...
PFAS by the Numbers: $165B Ground-Up* Litigation Losses Possible
When Frank Demento received a mailing from managers of his water district on Long Island last year, the news it contained seemed pretty good. The level of a harmful chemical, perfluorooctanesulfonic ...
The Anatomy of Employee Happiness: Key Factors That Drive Workplace Satisfaction
In today's competitive job market, companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of prioritizing employee happiness. It's no secret that happy employees are more productive, engaged and ...
Judgment Day
In May 2022, a judge at the U.S. District Court in Texas ruled that IBM had breached a 2015 licensing agreement signed with a competitor, BMC Software Inc., awarding BMC more than $1.6 billion in ...
Insurance Middle Managers Speak Out
Often forgotten and overlooked when business is humming, the middle manager is typically the first to go when companies, including P/C insurers, decide to downsize. In a related article, "Middle ...
Middle Manager Is the Middle Child
The middle child breaks up fights, mediates disputes, and smooths the differences between older and younger siblings. They carry the weight of family responsibilities and often don't get the ...
Transactional vs. Transformational Leaders
Most insurance organizations are run by left-brain, rational, transactional leaders. Many are actuaries, underwriters, lawyers and former business line leaders. And that can be a good insurance ...
Change Management Best Practices for P/C Insurers
In the property/casualty insurance industry, AI's ability to analyze vast datasets to evaluate risk is a game-changer. It enables insurers to price policies more accurately, reduce quote turnaround ...