Growth Initiatives
What Warren Buffett Said About AI
There will be labor force "roadkill" that comes alongside the substantial benefits that society derives from the rising use of artificial intelligence, Berkshire Hathaway's Chairman Warren Buffett ...
State Auto Exec Jessica Clark Is GuideOne Insurance’s Next CEO
GuideOne Insurance is bringing on a longtime executive from State Auto Financial Corp. as its next leader. Jessica Clark will officially become chief executive officer of the Iowa-based insurer on ...
Admired Companies Do More Risky M&A, See Stock Prices Pounded
A good reputation can be bad for business, according to new research from the University of Georgia. For highly regarded companies, public esteem comes with benefits such as hiring better talent and ...
Many Pressures Will Spur More Insurance M&A Deals in 2017: Conning
Insurance industry M&A activity should swell through the rest of 2017 in all areas, with multiple factors driving the trend Conning said in a new report. "The property/casualty sector should ...
The Latest Launches From Everest Insurance and Tokio Marine HCC
Everest Insurance is teaming with a cybersecurity firm to launch insurance coverage meant to help make private equity policyholders saver from cyberattacks. A division of Tokio Marine HCC unveiled a ...
The Latest Launches From Chubb and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance rolled out its new Employment Practices Liability policy in Canada – part of a series of policies it offers there for executives. Chubb created a product ...
The Hartford CEO Swift Open to Larger Acquisitions That ‘Accelerate’ Existing Growth Plans
The Hartford Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift said he remains interested in potential acquisitions – even large ones – less than a year after completing a noteworthy M&A deal in mid-2016. ...
Rising Global Protectionism Threatens Economic Growth: Atlantic Council/Zurich Insurance
A new report from the Atlantic Council and Zurich Insurance Group examines best-, worst- and base-case scenarios for global protectionism and other geopolitical trends and the potential impact for ...