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Joining a public company boardroom isn’t what it used to be. It’s a lot tougher and riskier, demanding more preparation than ever before. Newly appointed directors and experts share their…

By Russ Banham Carrier Management In his more than quarter-century career as a reinsurance broker representing the mutual insurance market, the January 1, 2023, property reinsurance renewals stand out in…

Legislation introduced makes its way through committees. By Russ Banham Leader's Edge (Sidebar article) In November 2023, the U.S. Justice Department reached a $4.3 billion settlement with the world’s largest…

Bermuda-based carrier is entirely denominated in Bitcoin. By Russ Banham Leader's Edge (Sidebar article) Like Matt Sitzmann at Castle Funds, fintech entrepreneur Zac Townsend sees nothing wrong and a lot…

An investment firm has debuted the first broker-sold, privately placed, variable life insurance products based on assets invested in crypto. By Russ Banham Leader's Edge Following a disastrous year for…

By Russ Banham Carrier Management When Generative AI burst onto the scene at the end of 2022, users gushed about the automatic content creation, greater productivity, and some funny or…

Boards struggling to evaluate cyber risk preparedness, recovery and response strategies are turning for advice to the last line of defense—insurance brokers and carriers. By Russ Banham Along with other…

After serving as the voice of Costco at its quarterly earnings calls since 1985, the mic drops in triumph for someone considered to be one of the best finance chiefs…

With ransomware attacks rising, new threats on the horizon and SEC cyber disclosure rules in mind, five CFOs share how their involvement in cybersecurity has expanded. By Russ Banham CFO…

Building a network of partnerships can be a powerful differentiator—or chew up resources and introduce unanticipated risks. CEOs share strategies for forging alliances that add long-term value, not stress. By…