Strategy
Lloyd’s to Leave U.S. Admitted Market, Double Down on Reinsurance, E&S
Lloyd's announced it plans to stop accepting admitted market accounts in the U.S. in a year and focus on the U.S. reinsurance and excess and surplus (E&S) insurance market, where it is the market ...
Insurers Develop Products for a World Where Virus Outbreaks Are New Normal
Insurers are creating products for a world where virus outbreaks could become the new normal after many businesses were left out in the cold during the COVID-19 crisis. While new pandemic-proof ...
Pandemic Reinforces Innovation Culture at Root
In many respects, we unintentionally built Root to weather situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. We have always been fueled by our passion for identifying what's not working and rolling up our ...
Newcomers See Opportunities as Carriers Face Hefty Pandemic Losses
Commercial insurers are facing hefty claims from the coronavirus crisis but are also seeing a steep rise in premiums – tempting companies and industry veterans to raise capital, launch new ...
Aviva Brings on Ex-Zurich Exec Blanc as CEO, Replacing Tulloch
Aviva plc appointed former Zurich Insurance executive Amanda Blanc as its new chief executive officer. She succeeds Maurice Tulloch, who has stepped down from the role for family health reasons. ...
Aon Ends Most COVID-19-Related Salary Cuts Except for Named Executives
Aon will end the salary cuts implemented in May as a response to the economic uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective July 1, Aon ended the salary cuts and will colleagues for the ...
Allianz CEO Baete Predicts 2021 Recovery Barring Another Major Coronavirus Hit
Allianz, which is facing headwinds from the coronavirus crisis, expects to be back on track in 2021 barring a second major outbreak or financial market correction, the German insurer's chief ...
Helping Employees Return to the Workplace: Leadership Tips
With most of the world beginning to reopen after months of pandemic lockdown, it's time for businesses to begin implementing their plans for re-entry to the workplace. Among the expert tips: ensure ...