Latest Leadership Headlines
All the headlines from our Leadership Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Survey: Mid-Market Leaders Peg Cyber, Economy and Regulation as Top Concerns
Jun 17 2024 // Business leaders place cybersecurity, the economy, regulatory challenges and global instability among their top concerns for the coming year, fueled by factors such as AI, climate change, nuclear verdicts and political...
People Moves: IMA Financial Group Adds Hennessey as EVP, Regional Sales Leader
Jun 4 2024 // Matt Hennessey IMA Financial Group, Inc. named Matt Hennessey executive vice president, Pacific Northwest region sales leader of Parker, Smith & Feek. Hennessey will be based in Seattle and work out of the Bellevue...
Survey: Mid-Market Leaders Peg Cyber, Economy and Regulation as Top Concerns
May 30 2024 // Business leaders place cybersecurity, the economy, regulatory challenges and global instability among their top concerns for the coming year, fueled by factors such as AI, climate change, nuclear verdicts and political...
IICF to Gather Industry Leaders for Five Regional Forums on Future of Work and Belonging
May 21 2024 // Notable voices to share insights on leadership, talent, innovation and inclusion while giving back to those in need LOS ANGELES – May 14, 2024 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit...
30% of Business Leaders Say Global Political Risk Is Their Biggest Threat
May 20 2024 // Sixty-five percent of North American business leaders fear this election year will impact their ability to trade internationally, with 32% of leaders in the United States saying political risk is their number one...
People Moves: Marsh McLennan Agency Appoints Rappa Fine Arts and Specie Leader
May 17 2024 // Anne Rappa Marsh McLennan Agency, headquartered in New York, appointed Anne Rappa to the newly created position of fine arts and specie leader effective May 20. Based in New York, Rappa will work with teams in the U.S. and...
FDIC Chair Gruenberg Apologizes for Agency Culture, Commits to Fixes
May 15 2024 // U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Martin Gruenberg on Wednesday said he was deeply sorry for a toxic workplace culture and his own mistreatment of employees. Testifying before Congress, Gruenberg said he...
Markets/Coverages: FM Global Names Leadership for New Renewable Energy Unit
May 9 2024 // Commercial property insurer FM Global announced the launch of a renewable energy unit to help clients in the transition to alternative energy through research and innovation, and to support the overall advancement of the...
Clergy Sexual Abuse Probe Targets New Orleans Catholic Church Leaders
May 8 2024 // NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities have expanded an investigation of clergy sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans to include senior church officials suspected of shielding predatory priests for decades and...
US Indicts Leader of Prolific LockBit Ransomware Gang
May 7 2024 // The leader of one of the most prolific ransomware gangs was indicted and sanctioned by the US government on Tuesday, the latest effort by law enforcement authorities to crack down on rampant cybercrime. Dmitry Yuryevich...
People Moves: Everest Names US Regional Execs to North America Insurance Leadership
May 7 2024 // Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Group, Ltd. headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, appointed four United States regional executives as part of realigning its retail business into four regions. Craig...
Thought Leadership & Personal Branding for Insurance Executives
May 6 2024 // In the insurance industry, competition can be fierce and consumer trust is paramount. Insurance executives face a unique challenge: standing out as leaders in a sea of expertise. Thought leadership and personal branding...
People Moves: WTW Appoints deLaricheliere to FIPS Leadership Role; Risk Strategies Names Heron National Real Estate Practice Leader
Apr 30 2024 // WTW Appoints deLaricheliere to Leadership Role Within Financial Institutions and Professional Services Alex deLaricheliere WTW, headquartered in London, appointed Alex deLaricheliere as Strategy and execution leader and...
Flow Specialty in California Emerges from Rebrand, Adds New Leadership
Apr 30 2024 // Capitola Insurance in California has completed its rebranding to Flow Specialty and the specialty wholesaler has added new leadership. David Derigiotis has been named president of brokerage and head of insurance....
Liberty Co. Names Allen, Hayes to Leadership Positions
Apr 29 2024 // The Liberty Co., a rapidly expanding insurance brokerage based in Gainesville, Florida, has named two insurance industry veterans to executive positions. Allen Bill Allen, who was previously executive vice president at...
30% of Business Leaders Say Global Political Risk Is Their Biggest Threat
Apr 29 2024 // Sixty-five percent of North American business leaders fear this election year will impact their ability to trade internationally, with 32% of U.S. leaders saying political risk is their number one threat. In January,...
People Moves: Lockton Promotes 2 in Crisis Management Team, Announces Changes in Norway Leadership
Apr 25 2024 // Lockton, the independent insurance broker, announced two key senior promotions within its Crisis Management team in London. Helen Sandford has been appointed as head of Special Crime, and Freddie Schlesinger has been...
People Moves: Risk Strategies Names Newman Private Client Services Leader for West Region
Apr 19 2024 // Risk Strategies named Bryan Newman private client services leader for the West region. He will manage the region’s sales and service teams and key carrier and third-party relationships. Newman has more than 15 years...
People Moves: Woodruff Sawyer Promotes Erickson to Employee Benefits Practice Leader
Apr 17 2024 // Woodruff Sawyer promoted Dave Erickson to employee benefits practice leader. Most recently, he led Woodruff Sawyer’s employee benefits operations. Erickson has more than 15 years of experience in the employee...
US Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Boeing Safety Culture Report
Apr 12 2024 // The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said it would hold a hearing next week with members of an expert panel that released a report in February criticizing Boeing’s safety culture and calling for significant...
