Leadership & Strategy
Tips for Partnering—or Competing—With InsurTech Startups
Interest and investment in InsurTech startups continue to increase. The sector has seen record levels of funding, and many of these companies are beginning to scale and expand. It remains to be seen ...
Generali Reportedly Looking to Acquire MetLife’s Central European Assets
Assicurazioni Generali SpA is in early talks to buy the Central European assets of MetLife Inc. as the Italian insurer seeks to expand through acquisitions in high-growth markets, according to people ...
Building Communication Skills: Lessons From Great Leaders
What do Warren Buffett, Barack Obama, Bill Gates and Elon Musk have in common? Aside from being successful and world-renowned, they share a passion for lifelong learning and a skill in effective ...
The Latest Launches From Next Insurance, The Hanover and Selective
Next Insurance recently launched professional liability coverage targeted to its small business client base. The Hanover Insurance Group now offers watercraft insurance. Selective Insurance Company ...
Argo Shareholder Voce Abandons Bid to Nominate 5 Board Members, Alleging ‘Underhanded Tactics’
An activist Argo shareholder that had accused the insurer of extravagant spending and other corporate missteps has ended its battle to nominate a slate of new board members. Voce Capital Management ...
Billionaire Covering Morehouse Grads’ $40 Million Student Debt Has Insurance Industry Ties
The billionaire technology investor and philanthropist who has promised to assume the $40 million student debt of the entire graduating class at Morehouse College has ties to the insurance industry. ...
AI in Claims Operations: Lessons Culled From the Early Innings
While there are many different segments of the commercial insurance industry, they often share a similar story. From my vantage point, the workers compensation system was designed to help both ...
Nationwide, State Auto, Liberty Mutual Contribute to Snapsheet’s New $29M Financing
Snapsheet, a virtual claims technology provider, raised $29 million in new funding, and the growing InsurTech plans to invest its cash infusion into furthering a global expansion. New investors ...