Leadership & Strategy
UK Insurer Admiral Group Mulls Sale of Price Comparison Platform
UK car and home insurer Admiral Group Plc is considering a potential sale of its price comparison platform Penguin Portals, according to people familiar with the matter. The FTSE 100 company is ...
Body Language Awareness Can Make a Good Leader Better
For all good leaders, being aware of other people's body language can be a very good skill to have. Paying attention to body language can help an executive better understand an employee's problem or ...
Insurers Distance Themselves From Controversial Australian Coal Mine Amid Global Backlash
Global insurance companies linked to Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Australia are distancing themselves from the controversial development, as pressure mounts on financial institutions to cut their ...
The Latest Launches From The Hanover and Beazley
The Hanover Insurance Group launched a new coverage product designed for technology businesses. Beazley unveiled a new policy to address risks faced by small to medium-sized media outlets and ...
In a Close Race, Auto Insurance Customers Prefer Company Websites Over Agents
Remember all the talk that digital transformation would disrupt the auto insurance industry? Well, it's real, according to the consultants at J.D. Power. The firm says its 2020 U.S. Auto Insurance ...
Generali Looks at Strategic Options for Swiss Insurance Operations
Assicurazioni Generali SpA is exploring strategic options for its Swiss insurance operations, according to people familiar with the matter. The Italian company is working with advisers to study ...
‘Casual Collisions’ and ‘Sharper Focus’
I could never have anticipated fully what the next months would bring after Westfield initiated its business continuity plan on March 12, 2020. My company's response was energetic and focused, so ...
After COVID: The Road Ahead for Agents
Looking ahead to the days after the COVID-19 crisis, the need for some changes in the independent agency channel becomes clear. The channel needs more—and better—digital capabilities. During the ...