Leadership
How to Create a Safe Space to Innovate
Leading innovation is an essential activity for today's insurance executives, but it's the professionals who work in claims, underwriting, software development and other functions who hold the keys ...
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, executive chairman and CEO, ...
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 reinsurance costs? Other industry-specific challenges? The answer ...
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 think there is nothing ...
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 business lender OnDeck has found ...
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" ...