Leadership & Strategy
France Explores Ways to Shield Companies From Impact of Future Pandemics
The French government is looking at ways to shield companies from the impact of future pandemics. The goal is to protect companies and jobs from the damage that major events such as pandemics can ...
Flexibility and Patience Helping Insurance Leader Through COVID Challenges
Over the years, I have been described as "old school" or "set in his ways." Having been in the insurance business since June 1, 1977, I guess there is a legitimate reason. I am getting old. Never in ...
AIG Will Move to New Manhattan HQ in 2021
American International Group is moving its global headquarters in 2021 as part of a continued push to modernize its operations, the company disclosed on July 21. The property/casualty insurance giant ...
InsurTech Hippo Eyes 2021 IPO After Landing $150M in New Financing
Hippo Enterprises Inc., hot on the heels of rival home insurance technology business Lemonade Inc. going public, has closed a $150 million financing round. The Palo Alto, California-based startup is ...
The Latest Launches From Farmers Insurance and Berkshire Hathaway/GUARD
Farmers Insurance has started selling customizable auto, home, condo and renters policies in Kentucky. Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies added Missouri, Washington and Wisconsin to the ...
Good Leaders Show Genuine Concern With Words and Actions During Layoffs
The sense of trust built between executives and managers has faced tremendous challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, with thousands of workers facing layoffs and companies themselves facing ...
‘My Airplane’: Don’t Let Fear Keep You From Taking Action
Certainty is scarce right now. When we lack certainty, we lack calm and peace. Our lives feel out of control. It's daunting to capture calm in the midst of chaos. But when we seize control in times ...
No Events = No Networking?
Arguably, the greatest asset I own after 30 years in the insurance industry is my network. My network was built over decades of engagements. To be clear, all of those engagements were face to face. I ...