External Perspective
Apple Controversy Lays Bare Complex Irish Tax Web: Reuters Report
Occupying a single floor of a three-story building in a suburban Dublin office park, Western Union's offices are notably modest for the international headquarters of the world's largest money ...
Myths About The Federal Insurance Office
In the aftermath of the recent financial crisis, Congress created the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) to ensure it had information about the insurance industry. To understand what the FIO means to the ...
Powerful Predictions: How Much Is That New Insurance Customer Worth?
If you're like most carriers, your customer acquisition costs are increasing. Even before the policy is issued, you've likely spent a lot of time and money. According to a recent McKinsey report ...
Financial Industry Takes Cybersecurity Seriously: Judd Gregg
The financial industry has been under a constant state of attack for the past year as hackers attempt to steal clients' money, crash computer systems and disrupt capital markets. So far, the industry ...
Expecting The Unexpected: 5 Questions To Consider When Ramping Up Your CAT Staff
When disaster strikes, your organization's response is only as good as your workforce. Timing is everything and you need to be staffed for the unexpected. How can you assess your human capital ...
How Carriers, Agents Can Adapt As Small Commercial Buyers Move Online
About 52 percent of America's small business insurance customers say they are ready to complete their commercial insurance purchasing online without the aid of an agent or broker. That's according to ...
Small Commercial Buyers Moving Online: Who Are They? What Do They Want?
According to a recent study by consultant Deloitte, more than half of small businesses (52 percent) are now ready and willing to buy their insurance direct from a carrier over the Internet without an ...
Executive Comp Disclosures: Are Mutual Insurers Next?
Mutual insurance carriers have not been totally immune from pressures to clearly disclose details of their executive programs, but those who haven't started down the disclosure path already may need ...