April 2017
Acquiring Minds
The Alera Group
One of the largest multi-line commercial brokerages didn’t exist last year. Here’s its story.
Global M&A Essay
An Acquired Taste for Global
While globalization seems uncertain today, strategic acquisitions continue to permeate international markets.
Close-Up
From the President & CEO
Employee No. 97642
Don’t forget the employees during a deal.
Travel
A Bull Market
Lower Manhattan is in an upswing.
Cyber Due Diligence in M&A
Buying Cyber Risk
Cyber due diligence can be a major asset in M&A. Lack of it can affect purchase price, or scuttle a deal altogether.
Historical Cycles
A Real Head Turner
The fourth turning is here.
M&A
The Canary in the Coal Mine
As the M&A market continues to surge, euphoria remains. But for how long?
International Travel Rules
Borderline Behavior
Beware your data when crossing the border. Is this the best argument for cloud computing?
Merging Cultures During M&A
Culture Shock!
It’s not just the numbers that have to make sense.
Seasoned Traveler
Princeton, New Jersey
Anthony Kuczinski of Munich Re, US, offers inside tips on the Garden State gem.
Insurtech Startup Accelerator
Startups Reinvent Insurance
Q&A with Sabine VanderLinden, Managing Director, Startupbootcamp InsurTech
Data Security
A Peeping Tom in Your Living Room
Smart technology is collecting your data.
Member Q&A
Bruce Dunbar
Chairman, McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Birmingham