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ESG in Insurance Underwriting: European Insurers Lead the Way
There's a gripping moment in Shakespeare's "Othello" when Cassio, hoodwinked by Iago into losing Othello's trust, repeats, "Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have ...
Ranking U.S. Insurers: How They Score on ESG Performance
For the past several years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have figured prominently in the investment decisions of institutional investors, pension funds and shareholders. The ...GE Shareholders Reject Proposal To Split Chair, CEO Roles
General Electric Co. shareholders rejected a proposal on Wednesday to split the roles of chairman and chief executive, jobs currently held by Jeff Immelt. The proposal from the American Federation of ...
News Corp., Shareholders Agree To Phone Hacking Deal; Insurers To Pay $139M
News Corp. will receive $139 million worth of insurance proceeds in a rare cash settlement that resolves a lawsuit by shareholders alleging the board failed to investigate the company's phone hacking ...
Insurer Ratings Unlikely To Change With New Governance, Mgmt. Criteria: S&P
In mid-November last year, Standard & Poor's announced it was updating its criteria for evaluating management and governance for corporate entities and insurers, but the rating agency does not ...
S&P Explains Rating Evaluation Of Insurer Governance, Management Strategy
As insurers seek to compete in the challenging global economy, key strategic decisions are critical to striking a balance between growth, profitability, and risk. A combination of slow global ...