Leadership & Strategy
Economic Losses From Natural Disasters Could Hit $750 Billion Annually in 15 Years: AIR Study
Economic losses from global natural catastrophes likely will triple over the next 15 years, unless steps are taken to reduce bad development choices, according to preliminary results of a catastrophe ...
FIO’s McRaith: Feds Have the Backs of Insurers For Cyber Attack Threats
The federal government has the backs of insurers and their clients as they seek to protect themselves from, and adapt to, the fast-evolving threat of cyber attacks, Federal Insurance Office Director ...
CNA, Aon, WING Host Women in Insurance Tech Event; SJU Leadership Event Next Week
Last week, CNA, Aon plc and the Women's Insurance Networking Group (WING) collectively sponsored the 2015 Voices Live Chicago Event supporting the growing role of women in insurance technology. The ...
AAIS, ACORD Partner on Standards for Insurers
Two major organizations that supply standard forms, rating information and policies to the property/casualty insurance industry have agreed to work more closely together. The American Association of ...
AmTrust Will Grow Commercial Insurance Presence With ARI Mutual Buy
AmTrust Financial Services said it has agreed to buy ARI Mutual Insurance Company, a deal that will give it access to a number of regional commercial insurance products and related distribution ...
3 Reasons Leaders Can’t Keep an Open Mind
Many individuals in corporate leadership positions have created the illusion for themselves that their ideas alone are the best and their word on every subject within their sphere of influence is ...
Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Grew Modestly in Q4: Towers Watson
A moderation of commercial lines insurance pricing that began in early 2013 continued close to two years later, Towers Watson determined in its latest survey of the sector. Specifically, prices grew ...
AIG Buys Controlling Stake in NSM, Expanding Specialty Lines
American International Group Inc., the largest commercial insurer in the U.S. and Canada, bought a controlling interest in NSM Insurance Group as it seeks to expand niche offerings. NSM collects more ...