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Markel Proves That Co-CEOs Work Effectively Together
In an industry where large egos are generally the rule, rather than the exception, Markel Corp.'s leadership structure could be deemed a bit unusual—and, as a result, doesn't exist in many ...
For Great Leaders, Failure Matters as Much as Success
Failure is as much a part of life as success, and so it is the case with chief executives and other leaders. Every executive that successfully seals a deal, launches a product or tests an innovative ...
A Look Back and Ahead With Nationwide Ventures’ Michael Miller
Michael Miller, the longtime president and chief operating officer of Scottsdale Insurance Co., has stepped into a new executive role with corporate parent Nationwide where he'll manage and spearhead ...
Pulse Surveys and Feedback: Addressing Employee Concerns in Real Time
Are your employees willing to go the extra mile for your organization? Do they feel connected to its mission? For insurers and other employers seeking answers to these questions, new tools are ...
Underwriting for the Modern Age
Back in the 17th century of Lloyd's coffeehouse, a ship set sail for the New World with insurance policies covering the hull and cargo. The task of the underwriters was to evaluate the risk of damage ...
The Underwriting Staffing Challenge: Recruitment Strategies for a Vanishing Talent Pool
The war for talent has hit the insurance industry with incredible force. Having weathered the recent "Great Recession" with its record unemployment rates, company downsizings and mass professional ...
The First Audience
"As I looked at the aggressive nature of our plan, there was a set of people who didn't fit the plan or didn't have the right skill set or didn't have the right attitude. We're hiring like crazy for ...
What Is the Meaning of Diversity in Asia?
Awareness of diversity started to develop within the Asia-Pacific region in the early 2000s, but in the present day, understanding and application of diversity and inclusion in Asia still varies ...