Strategy
2017 Predictions Part IV: Hong Kong, China Face Tech-Related Insurance Industry Disruption
The twin forces of regulation and technology will see the emergence of new distribution models in 2017. This sounds like a commonly heard disrupter scenario for the U.S. and European markets, but ...
Eight Tips to Maintain Adequate Carrier Rates
Adequate rate maintenance is the cornerstone of an insurance carrier's profitability, solvency and overall business health. Since there is a clear and traceable relationship between policy premiums ...
Highlights From 2016’s Leadership Lessons
What tools or tactics do you need to be an effective executive and leader? That's a question Carrier Management has tried to address in 2016 by highlighting approaches, in part, from experts of all ...
Enstar Debuts KaylaRe, a Reinsurer Focused on Specialty Coverage
KaylaRe is hitting the market, a new carrier focused on global specialty reinsurance coverage backed largely by Enstar. The Class 4, Bermuda-based reinsurer debuts with $620 million in capital, $300 ...
Ex-Chubb Exec to Help Build XL Catlin’s North America M&A Insurance Business
XL Catlin hired a former Chubb executive and another expert who will be charged with helping to build up its M&A insurance business in North America. Ex-Chubb exec Michael McGowan and Joseph Laws ...
Tips for Hiring Strategic Thinkers
Strategic thinkers are critical to your organization's success, adding value by being forward-looking, seeing the big picture, keeping aware of emerging trends and having a global perspective. How ...
American Family’s Mutual Holding Company Conversion on Track for Early 2017
Policyholders of American Family Mutual Insurance Co. (AFMIC) have voted to approve the company's plan to convert its corporate structure to a mutual holding company. Madison, Wis.-based American ...
Tips on Building a Strong Corporate Culture
When an organization's culture is aligned with its business strategy, employees are more engaged and there is significantly less turnover. But two-thirds of companies have cultures that are not ...