Leadership & Strategy
Low-Integrity CEOs Cost Their Companies in Multiple Ways: UVA Research
Chief executive officers with lower integrity cost their firms money, both in higher audit fees and poorer long-term performance, according to new research from a group of leading accounting ...
AXIS Capital Holdings Debuts Updated Logo, Website, Marketing Approach
AXIS Capital Holdings is refreshing its image, literally. The Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer said it is giving its brand a newer face, in part, through a revamped logo and website. ...
For years, the insurance industry has been working to reduce the friction that slows down underwriting, claims, and servicing. Now,...
Tesla Faces a ‘Code Red’ as Shares Plunge, Profitability Challenges Mount
Tesla Inc. shares plunged below $200 for the first time in more than two years on concerns the carmaker faces a "Kilimanjaro-like uphill climb" to hit profitability goals in the second half of the ...
Understanding Innovators: How to Motivate New Product Development and ‘Explosive Growth’
The former head of a global life reinsurer's innovation studio has worked in locations as far apart as Singapore and Toronto. But if you want to hear what impresses him these days, steer the ...
Ship Attacks Prompt London Marine Insurers to Widen Middle East Threat Zone
London's marine insurance market has extended the list of waters deemed as high risk to include Oman, the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf after ship attacks off Fujairah, officials said on Friday. ...
Executive Viewpoints: Getting the Most From a Mentor
When QBE North America Chief Operating Officer Daniel Franzetti reached out to an executive for some advice early in his career, he didn't get what he expected. In fact, the would-be mentor's ...
Real Estate Data/Analytics Outfit Attracts $12M in Financing, Targets Insurers for Expansion
A company that gathers data and analytics for real estate customers has raised $12 million in new financing, with plans to grow its business further among financial firms and insurance companies. ...
The Latest Launches From Beazley and Embroker
Beazley has a new marine cyber insurance product targeted to vessel owners and operators. Embroker is packaging a line of digital insurance policies designed to fill gaps in high-growth tech ...