Leadership & Strategy
New U.S. Audi Vehicles Will Have Ability to Talk to Traffic Signals
German carmaker Audi is rolling out technology that will allow its vehicles in the United States to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for a more stress-free ride in what it says is the car ...
Liberty Mutual Boosts Ownership Stake in India Joint Venture
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group is increasing its share of an India joint venture to 49 percent. The move takes advantage of growth potential in a key emerging market, as well as new regulations in ...
The Latest Launches from Great American, Allianz and Validus
Great American Insurance Group launched a professional liability endorsement covering the administration of a drug to counteract opiates such as heroin. Validus Holdings subsidiary Talbot ...
AIG Targets Wealthy Canadian Clients With Home Construction Risk Reduction Program
AIG launched a new risk-reduction service for wealthy clients in Canada whose high-priced homes are under construction. The mega-property-casualty insurer said that its AIG Insurance Company of ...
AIG CEO Worried More About Boosting Returns Than ‘Too Big to Fail’ Status
American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Peter Hancock said he's more focused on boosting returns than worrying about the government's classification of his company as too big to ...
Research Head for Google’s Self-Driving Car Project Departs
Chris Urmson, chief technical officer of Google's self-driving car efforts, said he's leaving as the Internet company moves the project from research into the creation of products. "I am ready for a ...
Munich Re Gains From Selling Investments and Currency Changes
Munich Re, the world's second-biggest reinsurer, reported second-quarter profit that beat analysts' expectations as gains from currencies and investments cushioned higher claims from natural ...
Harvard Innovation Lab Acknowledges Value of Female Entrepreneurs
While venture capital funding is generally bias against female entrepreneurs, Harvard Innovation Lab is a "bright spot in the landscape," says Forbes contributor Susan Price in a recent blog post ...