Strategy
APCIA 2021 Lobbying Priorities: Pandemic, Social Inflation, Disaster Mitigation and More
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, insurance industry lobbyists such as Nat Wienecke of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association have continued to do their jobs. Like most of us, ...
Leaders Can Reap Rewards From Thoughtful Conflict
For leaders, conflict can be a good thing. A recent posting in the Leadership Freak blog argues as much, noting that the pain conflict can cause often leads to positive change and the end of inertia. ...
A Surge in Insurance Policies for M&A Deals Gone Wrong
A record rebound in merger activity this year and a rise in litigation has brought with it an upsurge in insurance policies that give companies and private equity firms cover for when a deal goes ...
Lemonade Pushes Into France With Renters Insurance
Lemonade has started selling renters insurance in France, the third European country into which it has expanded so far. Residents of France can now purchase the coverage using any device, at any ...
Good Leaders Don’t Automatically Assume Consensus
Here's a trap that any leader can fall into -- assuming there is consensus on a problem or a course of action when there actually isn't any. A recent posting with Suzi McAlpine's The Art of ...
Partnerships or Acquisitions? How Carriers Can Speed Their Digital Evolutions
While most carriers have embarked on the digital innovation journey, the results have been mixed. Although personal insurance carriers have made more headway over the past several years, the ...
Three Must-Have Components of an InsurTech Strategy to Boost Carrier Growth
Over the past five years, InsurTech investment has fueled a significant uptick in the availability of InsurTech solutions looking to streamline inefficient processes. Independent agents who are ...
Personal Accountability Throughout the Organization Key to D&I Success
A successful diversity and inclusion effort requires individuals throughout the organization to take personal accountability. That means a long-term investment from the C-suite, intentional efforts ...