Leadership & Strategy
InsurTech Root Says It Has No ‘Actionable’ Acquisition Bid
Root Inc. said Thursday that it does not currently have an actionable bid for its acquisition. Thursday's statement was issued following reports Root had received a bid from Embedded Insurance. The ...
Carrier Tech Investments Mean More Than Commissions: Agents Survey
Prioritizing technology investments to enhance the broker/agent experience and improve customer service offers insurance carriers competitive advantage, according to a new survey of U.S. agents and ...
Social Issues of Urgent Concern for Majority of Business Leaders
The role of business in society is rapidly changing, and the majority of company leaders are taking notice. Results of a new survey conducted by Bain & Co., a global consultancy group, indicate ...
2nd Act: From Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy to Director of Insurance Operations
What does a rear admiral do after 31 years in the Navy?
Instead of retiring, Rear Admiral John Spencer decided to pursue a second career ...
2nd Act: From Commercial Airline Pilot to AXA XL’s Head of Aerospace Claims
Like most of us in the insurance business, Tom Vargo, AXA XL's claims manager-Aerospace, did not grow up wanting to be an insurance executive. He was fascinated with ...
Karna Joins American Family Ventures
American Family Ventures (AFV) has appointed Dr. Henna Karna as an Entrepreneur in Residence. With a career spanning over 25 years, Karna has held numerous senior-level positions. She is known for ...
Incompetent Bosses: Study Says Responses to Them Vary by Age
A new study from the Tippie College of Business finds that workers respond differently to incompetent bosses, depending on whether they are younger or older than themselves. Michele Williams, ...
InsurTechs Need to Prioritize Data, Resilience to Tackle Climate Challenges
Swiss Re estimated in its latest sigma report that in 2021, natural catastrophes resulted in total global economic losses of $270 billion. The level of insurance coverage for these climate related ...
How to Be Strategy-Focused: The Balanced Scorecard Explained
While a transformation is a daunting task for any carrier, American Modern used a tool known as Kaplan and Norton's Balanced Scorecard and Strategy to map out the way ...