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AIG’s Turnaround Plan Is at Risk Due to Morale Crisis: UBS Analysis
A morale crisis at American International Group Inc could prevent the U.S. insurance company from keeping and hiring the talent it needs to propel it through its financial turnaround, UBS said in an ...
AIG Chairman Backs Departing CEO’s Strategy, Opposing Breakup
American International Group Inc.'s chairman reaffirmed support for the course charted by Peter Hancock, even after the CEO announced he was stepping down because of insufficient investor backing. ...
AmTrust Soars on NASDAQ After Filing Delayed 2016 Annual Report
After two delays, AmTrust Financial Services has finally released its 2016 annual report and updated financials dating back to 2014. Investors appear to be elated by the news. AmTrust's stock soared ...
The Hartford Launches Customer-Focused Insurance Apprenticeship Program
The Hartford, with an eye on generating its next generation of customer service and claims employees, is beginning an insurance apprenticeship program. The property/casualty insurer is launching the ...
2017 Insurance Industry Mergers Could Reach Record Levels: Conning
Signs point to 2017 being another year of "robust" mergers and acquisitions, thanks in part to a number of ongoing industry trends and a current government climate that show no sign of letting up, ...
The Hartford Hires Shuman to Fill New Chief Digital/Customer Experience Officer Slot
The Hartford created a brand new executive slot designed to help it compete in the digital age, and a former manager with the company is returning from Travelers to fill the position: chief digital ...
Insurers’ Use of Cell Tower Data to Deny Claims Challenged in Court
It took Jaclyn Bentley nearly three years to prove she didn't burn her house down for the insurance money, allegations she and her lawyer say were born of the junk practice of analyzing cellphone ...
Rail Risks in Focus: Trump’s Promise of Continued Deregulation and Investment Keeps Insurance Opportunities on Track
The growth of short-line and regional railroads over nearly three decades, coupled with safety advancements, have fueled new opportunities for specialty insurers in the United States—and a new ...