Leadership & Strategy
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Reportedly Negotiating to Sell Workers Comp Unit
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc is in advanced discussions to sell its Applied Underwriters workers compensation unit to a consortium of insurance firms, people familiar with the matter said ...
The Latest Launches From Hippo, Assurant and More
Hippo Insurance is linking with Neptune Flood to provide quick flood insurance as part of the home insurance buying process. Home telematics maker Roost partnered with a Montana-based insurer to ...
Word of Mouth Matters When Customers Buy Their Insurance: Facebook
For young and old property and auto insurance customers alike, word of mouth shapes their coverage purchases, according to a new Facebook survey. Where that word of mouth comes from can differ, ...
Insurers Remain Wary of Exchange-Traded Funds, Despite Rule Change
Many insurance companies are steering clear of exchange-traded funds even after a high profile rule change designed to make them easier to own. Almost 40 percent of insurers aren't using ETFs more ...
Auto-Owners Insurance Agrees to Acquire Capital Insurance Group in California
Auto-Owners Insurance has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Monterey, Calif.-based Capital Insurance Group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Auto-Owners Insurance Group, ...
Have You Shined Your Shoes Lately?
Generally, I am not a fan of origin stories. When a politician seeks to establish his "man of the people" credentials by telling us his father was a coal miner or his grandfather was a bricklayer, I ...
Absorb Fear: Former GE CEO Immelt Explains How to Lead Through Volatility
When a former leader of GE spoke at a New York City forum late last year, recent media discussions about the decline of the industrial giant and his shortcomings at the helm were of little concern. ...
Nationwide Targets Low-Mileage Drivers With ‘SmartMiles’
For those who work from home, carpool frequently or use public transit more than they drive, Nationwide is launching SmartMiles, an auto insurance policy for low-mileage drivers. Building on its ...