Executive Viewpoint
CEO Viewpoint: What I Use My Voice For
Early in my career, my mentor, Darnell Moore, conveyed an important concept to me: "Find your voice, Jack! Be heard!" Darnell's wisdom has guided me through the years. Finding my voice has been ...
Stop Thinking Regional vs. National; Start Thinking Smarter About Technology
Regional or national? That's a question producers have long considered when deciding where to place their business—whether to go with a regional company that has close relationships with their ...
How Hippo Insurance Is Putting Homeowners Customers First
Remember when companies like Kayak, Netflix and Amazon quickly upended the travel, entertainment and retail industries? They created streamlined, user-friendly online experiences and found ways to ...
Industry Needs to Join InsurTech Wave to Digitize Insurance: AFL’s Esser
There is a fundamental need for reform and modernization, particularly in the London market. We should be electronically processing all lines of business, not just specialty classes. Of course, we ...
Broker CEO Perspective: The State of the Industry and Three Defining Trends for 2018
A tremendous amount of loss was experienced in 2017. From devastating hurricanes, raging wildfires and earthquakes to acts of terrorism, this past year has tested not only the insurance industry but ...
Reflecting on Our Mission: Why I Am Proud to Work in Insurance
What is an insurance carrier to a business owner? For any business owner who hasn't taken the full measure of his or her insurance policy, the check he sends to a carrier often appears to be nothing ...
Never Eat Lunch Alone: Important Lessons for Building a Positive and Productive Company Culture
Corporate culture is a key priority for me and our company, and has been since I stepped into my current role at Assurant three years ago. Without a fundamentally strong and engaging corporate ...
Does the Digital Insurer Spell the End of Agents and Brokers?
Does the digital insurer spell the end of agents and brokers? Not at all, according to some speakers at the InsureTech Connect Conference in October. While the roles of agents and brokers in personal ...