Strategy
Seven Markers of Success: An Investor’s Advice to Industry Leaders
As an investor, my goal is to find companies that can differentiate themselves strategically to drive sustainable growth. That focus may seem self-evident, but it had to be learned. In particular, ...
The Latest Launches From BHSI and Everest Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance added new employment practices liability coverage. Everest Insurance expanded its environmental coverage offering. *** Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is ...
Argo Group Buying Ariel Re for $235M
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., announcing its first major acquisition in eight years, said it will buy Ariel Re for roughly $235 million cash in a deal that could make it a top 10 market at ...
Agent’s Viewpoint: How Carriers Can Improve Insurer-Agency Relationships
In the world of insurance, the rapid pace of technology has created challenges for both agencies and insurance companies alike. Insureds want results ever more quickly, and the responsibility of ...
Property/Casualty Insurance Industry Ready to Work With Trump
Groups representing the U.S. property/casualty industry say they expect a soon-to-be President Donald Trump and Republican Congress will be receptive to their agenda in the months ahead. The Property ...
How Esurance Modernized Its Digital Customer Engagement Program
In days past, insurance customers had no other option but to call or visit an insurance agent to enroll, manage their account or make a claim. That was the nature of the age-old industry. But now, ...
Why a Five-Hour Workday May Make Sense
The American workforce has become lazy. I estimate, conservatively, that knowledge workers are four times as efficient as they were 20 years ago. That's why I moved my company to a five-hour workday ...
AIG’s Mixed Results Lead to Stock Drop, Wall Street Skepticism
American International Group Inc.'s assurances of underwriting progress are drawing increased skepticism from Wall Street analysts after another disappointing quarter. Results from international ...