Leadership & Strategy
Validus Buying Western World for Nearly $700M
Validus Holdings announced Monday that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Western World Insurance Group for nearly $700 million, in a deal that leaves the management team and brand of the ...
Executive Insight: How to Elevate a P/C Carrier From ‘Good to Great’
Scottsdale Insurance Company began to look at its operation late in 2002 with an eye on the future and what it would take to continue its leadership position in the excess and surplus lines market. ...
Understanding the Flywheel; Revisiting ‘Good to Great’ Leadership Lessons
In his book, "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don't," Jim Collins uses the flywheel metaphor to explain that great companies aren't overnight successes. Instead, such ...
Stand Up for Chairless Meetings
Chairs provide great support during long meetings, but they may also be holding us back. Standing during meetings boosts the excitement around creative group processes and reduces people's tendencies ...
Deutsch Taking Chief Strategy Officer Role at Hamilton Seeking Growth Beyond Bermuda
Hamilton Insurance Group announced Thursday that insurance and financial services veteran Bob Deutsch will be joining the company in the newly-created position of Chief Strategy Officer. Deutsch, who ...
American Family, Microsoft Team Up on Startup Accelerator; Ventures to Create Smarter Homes
On Tuesday, Microsoft Corp. and American Family Insurance announced they are launching a unique business accelerator for startups focused on home automation. The accelerator will help the next ...
Aspen Opens Miami Hub for Expansion in Latin America
Aspen Insurance said it is expanding its presence in Latin America with the opening of a regional hub in Miami, joining a group of insurers and reinsurers that have also located Latin American ...
ANV Launches Cyber.Media MGU for U.S. Main St. Biz Backed by James River
ANV Holdings BV, a Dutch specialty insurance business, announced the opening of a U.S. managing general underwriter Thursday, focusing on communications and data security risks for "Main Street" U.S. ...