Leadership & Strategy
Catastrophe Bonds: The Next Frontier for Socially Responsible Investing
Catastrophe bonds are being hailed as the next frontier for socially responsible investing. Such debt, which insures against natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and pandemics, is ...
Zurich Insurance Deepens Climate Change Strategy
Zurich Insurance Group said it will be taking further, deeper steps to help curb carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement's goals to limit global warming. Targets will include its own ...
Insurance has always been about helping people and businesses navigate uncertainty. While most insurance policies cover familiar exposures like property,...
Don’t Cheat Your Team by Managing Too Much (or Too Little)
On your path to leadership, you likely developed a reputation as a problem-solver. That ability doubtless helped you get promoted—and you probably still enjoy helping your team members solve ...
A Spurned Chubb Says Hartford Isn’t The Only Fish in the Sea
Global insurer Chubb Ltd. today issued a statement that it is "disappointed that The Hartford chose not to engage in discussions regarding a strategic business combination." However, the disappointed ...
CNA Protected Its Brand With Quick Response to Cyber Attack: S&P
CNA's quick response to a cybersecurity breach that disrupted its network has helped preserve the company's brand and competitive position, Standard & Poor's concluded in a recent assessment. ...
Presenting: The World’s First CAT Bond for Volcanic Eruptions
The Danish Red Cross is offering the world's first catastrophe bond for volcanic eruptions, which is designed to improve the provision and efficiency of humanitarian relief after eruptions of 10 ...
Farmers Rolls Out Direct-to-Consumer Policies in Two Additional States
Farmers Insurance is debuting direct-to-consumer policies in Massachusetts and Louisiana. Customers in both states can now digitally access quotes and purchase customizable auto, home, condo, and ...
Global Warming Could Slash the Credit Ratings of 63 Countries: Study
A new algorithm-based study by a group of UK universities has predicted that 63 countries – roughly half the number rated by the likes of S&P Global, Moody's and Fitch - could see their credit ...