Leadership & Strategy
Irish Insurer FBD More Than Doubles Money Set Aside for COVID Lockdown Claims
Irish insurer FBD more than doubled the money set aside to cover lockdown-linked claims to 65 million euros ($79 million) after it lost a test case brought by four publicans over a policy that ...
American Family Makes $105M Commitment to Help Close Equity Gaps
American Family Insurance announced it is making a $105 million commitment over the next five years to help close equity gaps and create an environment where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, ...
Shareholders Push Companies to Tackle Climate Change Shortfalls
In the past, shareholder votes on the environment were rare and easily brushed aside. Things could look different in the annual meeting season starting next month, when companies are set to face the ...
Generali Unveils $4.3B Plan to Support COVID-Hit Euro Economies
Italy's top insurer Generali said on Wednesday it launched a 3.5 billion euro ($4.26 billion) investment plan over five years to support the recovery of European countries hit by COVID-19. The plan, ...
When Leaders Speak Assertively, Gender Doesn’t Matter
People tend to listen to big talkers, whether they are women or men. Still, more women prefer not to use assertive language, according to a new study led by Washington State University economist ...
Managing Yourself: 7 Tips for Fighting Burnout
Work can take over our lives if we let it, upping our stress levels and causing us to burn out while also taking a toll on our personal relationships. Setting firm boundaries, practicing ...
Humble Leaders Create More Productive Teams: Research
When it comes to the best leaders, a slice of humble pie might be just what the CEO ordered, as research from the University of South Australia shows that humility is a critical leadership trait for ...
Sharing Knowledge: How AF Group Exec Puts His Privilege to Work
There's a simple idea that has guided Abel Travis as he rose to his current executive leadership position at a property/casualty insurance carrier and gave a platform to more than 100 InsurTech ...