
Pat Speer
PresidentPat Speer is president of Speer Content Strategy & Development LLC, a communications and content management consulting firm. She is also the former editor-in-chief of Insurance Networking News.

Pat Speer is president of Speer Content Strategy & Development LLC, a communications and content management consulting firm. She is also the former editor-in-chief of Insurance Networking News.
Employer-sponsored health insurance saw moderate growth this year, but according to experts, these increases may be temporary, and may slow up in 2012.
Against a backdrop of global catastrophes and political distress, CEOs rank fueling business growth as No. 1 priority; talent management and innovation emerged as the most critical vehicles for implementing strategies.
A new report offers cause to celebrate the industrys move beyond the recession; yet pricing hurdles may remain.
Taking advantage of opportunities will enable life insurers to play catch-up to the success mutual fund companies are enjoying, says LIMRA/LOMA CEO.
Clever fan recruitment is the norm for some insurers; whos taking the lead?
Thanks largely to increased regulation, insurers will demand innovation, transparency and stability from sourcing providers.
Benmosche: We recognize that we have to stand on our own and meet the expectations of the marketplace.
In its plan to recapitalize, AIG hopes to break ties to the U.S. government.
Dallas, Louisville operations affected as company says it will cut 5% of its U.S. workforce in next two years.
More IT spending will shift its strategic use to better understand customers and markets, boost sales opportunities, survey says.
Successful transactions in the P&C and life sectors depend on due diligence of financial, operational and cultural issues, according to Towers Watson.
Latest Conning Research study says universal life policies targeted.
Former AIG chairman and CEO held liable for two allegedly fraudulent reinsurance transactions.
Insurers largely weathered the economic storm, notes Marsh in its latest report.
Sectors business fundamentals may remain the same, but variations in strategy seen in response to economic turmoil, growth mandates, notes Robert E. Nolan report.
Disclosure of risk related to AIGs portfolio of credit default swaps and securities lending program the focus of class-action suit.
Life insurer raises cash for acquisition of AIGs Asian life unit.
The Hartford responds to SEC probe asking for details on commercial holdings, stating no credit impairment.
Traditional carriers are beginning to catch up to direct-to-consumer players in their ability to enhance the user experience, notes a new report.