Leadership
A Turnaround Story: Boost People, Then Financial Results, Aspen CEO Says
The turnaround at Aspen Insurance Holdings—the result of a multipronged, multiyear effort—is bearing fruit with a return to consistent profits. Mark Cloutier, ...
Why Strategic Implementations Fail and the Counterintuitive Way to Address It
What do you think is the biggest threat facing property/casualty insurers today?
Is it escalating claim volumes? Litigation? Higher ...
Ending Polarization and Building Future Leaders: Travelers CEO
Challenges facing today's business leaders include keeping pace with rapid change, the leader of Travelers said recently while also going out of his way to cast light on a serious obstacle to forward ...
Interim Value: What Executive Departures Mean for P/C Insurers
It may not be a trend, but it is nonetheless interesting that several insurance companies in recent months have announced the appointments of interim CEOs. Just when you ...
CEO Factories: Which Companies Manufacture the Most Future CEOs?
Are there some companies that breeding grounds for future chief executives? Are there any "CEO factories" in the insurance sector?
A new analysis from online small ...
Listening: A Career and Leadership Strategy
How many times have you found yourself in the midst of a thoughtful conversation only to be rudely interrupted? It's not only annoying but often seen as disrespectful and selfish. Chances are, your ...
Executive Viewpoint: Advice to Retiring CEOs
Being a CEO can be an all-consuming job. No matter how well the organization is performing, there is always the sense of responsibility to stakeholders. CEOs are also granted a sort of "rock star" ...
Being Flexible Key to Talent Retention
The search for good talent continues throughout the insurance industry. Those organizations offering flexibility in work schedules, such as work-from-home and hybrid work ...
