Strategy
Political Connections Ease the M&A Process
Firms that maintain political connections have an easier path through the merger process. In a study that is the first to examine the issue, we compare the differences in merger behavior and outcomes ...
IACP Conference Report: Could CEO Retirements, Brexit Fuel M&A?
Short memories and immediate pressures on growth and profit are among the factors that may explain the surge of M&A deals in the property/casualty insurance sector last year, an analyst said last ...
XL Catlin, Liberty Mutual Back Internet of Things/Home Security Startup
XL Catlin and Liberty Mutual are among the backers of a new startup focused on developing Internet of Things-related home security technology, with an eye on reducing property damage risks. The ...
Munich Re Restructuring Primary Insurance Unit; Cutting Jobs in Digital Push
Munich Re, the world's second-biggest reinsurer, plans to spend 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) by 2020 restructuring operations at its loss-making primary insurance unit in Germany. The plan for ...
How to Sell Cyber Insurance Online; CyberPolicy.com Set to Launch in July
CoverHound CEO Keith Moore has a vision of simplifying cyber insurance sales that involves underwriting the security vendors used by insureds—a model that could ultimately allow small business ...
5 Tips for Successful Digital Transformation
New digital technologies are transforming the way business is done across the enterprise. The potential benefits of a successful digital transformation are compelling. What business would pass up the ...
American Family Signs Derek Jeter, The General Grabs Shaq as Brand Spokesmen
NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O'Neal and Derek Jeter, the retired New York Yankees shortstop and 14-time All-Star, future Hall of Famer are the latest legendary sports figures to become spokespersons ...
Baldwin & Lyons Leaders Resign in Protest After Power Struggle With Chairman
The CEO, CFO and deputy chairman of Baldwin & Lyons have all abruptly retired, and the property/casualty specialty insurer has retained an independent legal counsel to review issues the company ...