Strategy
Ex-AIG CEO Benmosche’s Posthumous Memoir Slams Wall Street Greed
Robert Benmosche, the former American International Group Inc. chief executive officer who repaid a U.S. bailout, left behind criticism for Wall Street after his death. "The commissions being charged ...
All M&A Deals Have Culture Divides to Address: BCG Report
The idea that cultural differences can spoil a merger or acquisition deal isn't new, but according to M&A consultants at The Boston Consulting Group, cultural differences often show up ...
Ideas, Innovation and Mentorship Mix at Global Insurance Accelerator
Iowa, and Des Moines in particular, in the 1980s fostered a business climate that enabled insurance and financial institutions to prosper. Today, the focus is on creating an environment that supports ...
Anyone Can Create a Strategy; Holding It Is the Most Important Part
Insurance leaders trying to learn the secrets behind successful business strategy should consider a classic lesson from TV's "Seinfeld." To reword slightly, "See, you know how to create the strategy, ...
Allstate’s Esurance ‘Unveils’ Election Day Insurance (Giggle)
Allstate's Esurance is using the convergence of a volatile and unpredictable election year and April Fools' Day to have a little fun. The fun comes in the form of Esurance's (pretend) new Election ...
If the Insurance Industry Were Netflix, Amazon or Apple
Like Netflix, Amazon and Apple, property/casualty insurers have been using analytics to understand their customers, but the similarity probably ends there for most insurers, one carrier analytics ...
Opinion: The Rising Tide of Digital Distribution and What It Means for P/C Insurers
The insurance industry is at a crossroads in its digital distribution transformation. When shopping for insurance, consumers increasingly look to carriers that can offer new channels of engagement, ...
Five Actions Auto Insurers Should Take to Thrive in the Autonomous Tech Boom
We are in the golden age of autonomous technology, with new car models rolling off the assembly line daily with state-of-the-art crash avoidance features. Innovations such as parallel-park assist, ...