Leadership & Strategy
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 ...
For Insurers in 2021, M&A Will Enable Streamlining and Tech Advances: Bain
Insurers in 2021 will be doubling down on streamlining, reinforcing their core businesses and updating technology, and M&A will help them get there as it did in 2020, according to a new Bain ...
Partner vs. Vendor: A Distinction That Matters When Working With Startups
It's hard to ignore the energy and attention that InsurTech startups have brought to our industry over the last several years. And with that energy, more insurance carriers and MGAs looking for a ...
Be Purposeful. Be Bold. Be Human.
"I remember this same story 10 years ago." The LinkedIn comment on our first-quarter magazine cover story, "Google's Insurance Strategy Could Be a Game Changer," appeared soon after we published an ...
SPAC Entity Backed by AmTrust CEO Files for $300M IPO
A blank-check firm, backed by AmTrust Financial Services Chief Executive Officer Barry Zyskind, is looking to raise $300 million through an initial public offering, a regulatory filing showed on ...
4 Ways P/C Insurers Can Help Agents Keep Consumer Trust in the Digital Age
The pandemic has brought about a lot of change in every industry, but perhaps the most noteworthy trend for property/casualty insurance companies to consider is the renewed emphasis on trust. A 2020 ...
Seeding Innovation With Purpose: A 2021 Priority
The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word "crisis." One brush stroke stands for danger, the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger—but recognize the opportunity. This ...