Strategy
Can InsurTechs Follow Uber’s Path? There May Be Pitfalls
Uber Technologies Inc. announced its first quarterly results as a public company with an operating loss of over $5 billion in the quarter. The company is emblematic of the growth-at-all-costs model ...
Analysts Curious About AIG 200 Transformation Initiative; Details Wanted
Less than two years after Brian Duperreault took the helm at American International Group, his first big accomplishment has become clear: The carrier's P/C business is on track to produce an ...
HSBC May Bid for Aviva’s Asian Assets
HSBC Holdings Plc, the bank that shook up its senior leadership this month, is considering a bid for Asian operations being sold by Aviva Plc as it seeks ways to diversify its business in the region, ...
Autonomous Vehicles: InsurTech Investors Push for a Front Row Seat
Before manufacturers let autonomous vehicles loose on public roadways, they'll have to show that their driverless cars are a lot better than humans at getting from Point A to Point B without ...
Britain’s RSA Insurance Pursues New Bond Despite Being ‘Well Insulated’ From Brexit
RSA Insurance Group Plc is issuing sterling debt well ahead of an October 31 Brexit deadline, even though the U.K. insurer will likely fare better in a disorderly exit than many of its ...
GuideOne Partners With Company That Provides Active Shooter Readiness Training
GuideOne Insurance is partnering with a company that trains businesses, schools and churches how to proactively counter active shooters and violent intruders. The Iowa-based insurer said it will work ...
Travelers Adds Chief Sustainability Officer to Executive Ranks
The Travelers Companies Inc. has added a chief sustainability officer to its executive roster, a first for the property/casualty insurer. Yafit Cohn is tasked with leading Travelers' environmental, ...
QBE Hires Ex-Willis Towers Watson Exec Jones to Lead Its North American Operations
QBE has hired a former Willis Towers Watson executive as the new leader for its North American operations. Todd Jones will be taking over as QBE North America CEO on Oct. 1, 2019, after having most ...