2018: A Look Back, Then Forward! By Mike Manes Two memories from the '70s personify the best and worst of our industry -- and suggest a path to differentiation and prosperity.
The Power of Simple Courtesy By Jeff Haden The next time you want to make an impression, think of Richard Branson and the time he insisted a writer take half his sandwich.
Sexual Harassment: Just the Start By Jack Gibson Organizations risk reputation, loss of focus and reduced productivity levels and need to implement risk management practices immediately.
CMOs Behind the Eight Ball By Amy Radin CMOs are in more perilous positions than ever as they try to demonstrate ROI for marketing. Here are some ways to tackle the problem.
How to Create a Blue Ocean in Insurance By Andrea Silvello For long-term profitability, insurers should focus on opportunities for non-disruptive -- not just disruptive -- market creation.
Practical Tips for the New Traveler By William Zachry Thoughts on travel for the new insurance broker, underwriter or risk manager, or anyone who is new to business travel.
Global Trend Map No. 4: Industry Health By Alexander Cherry A look at some bellwethers for industry health: where services are being consumed, how investments are faring and how job roles are changing.
How Can Insurers Leverage the Cloud? By Michael Costonis Insurers often fail to embrace the cloud for three reasons — and all three reasons are fallacious.
Are We Losing Our Negotiating Power? By Taylor Smith John Burge The plaintiff bar has investigated a staggering amount of money to improve its data on claims settlements. Insurance industry lawyers are way behind..
Continuous Improvement Comes to Insurance By Tom Bobrowski Process intelligence tools let operations leaders “see” digital products being built, enabling use of statistical process control techniques.
The Experience/Efficiency Paradox By Rory Yates Insurers must move from the manufacturing era (efficiency through administrative scale) to the ecosystem era (maximizing the value of a relationship).
Changing Expectations on Mobile Payments By Julie Schieni 41% of millennials with insurance purchased it with their mobile device, and other generations are moving in that direction, too.