The Latest

  • Steven Schwartz is VP of Insurance Strategy and Underwriting at Safe Security. Previously, he was CRO at Periculus, and prior, was VP Strategy and Insurance Practice at Cytegic. Steven serves on the Advisory Board at PACE University's Seidenberg School for Computer Science and Information Security, and is a co-founder of both The Data Union and Personal Data Week, introducing the topic of "personal data" and its implications for society, industry, and regulation such as GDPR, CCPA, NYDFS and more to more than 30k global members. He was nominated to NYC's 2017 "33 Under 33" and currently holds his Investment Advisor License (Series 65) and Property, Casualty, Health and Life Insurance licenses.

    December 28
  • Andrew Hersh is the CEO at Sigma7, a global risk information and services platform. He is an expert in the fields of risk management and national security and has contributed to the evolution of risk management in corporations and governments. Andrew has served as a Senior Fellow at Auburn's McCrary Institute and George Washington University's Center for Cyber and Homeland Security. He has served as a Member of the Infrastructure Advisory Committee for the State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness and is a Member of the Cyber & Technology Council at Business Executives for National Security. 

    December 28
  • Beth Robertson is a Managing Director of Keynova Group, a principal competitive intelligence source for digital financial services firms that publishes semi-annual Online and Mobile Insurance Scorecards. With more than 30 years of experience, Beth has held leadership roles as a consultant and as a senior-level industry analyst with expertise in digital channels, payments and insurance.   

    December 28
  • Bluerock Capital Markets CEO Jeff Schwaber says advisors looking to diversify with alts allocations in client portfolios may encounter hurdles.

    December 28
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  • December 28
  • Government watchdogs propose more oversight amid collapse of crypto and falling markets.

    December 27
  • Tax

    The package is aimed at boosting retirement security for most Americans, but several key provisions are useful for the affluent.

    December 27
  • While the new law makes some small fixes, it does little to help the 60 million Americans without retirement plans.

    December 27
    Revenue from a 3.8% surcharge on investment profit incurred by high-earning taxpayers could be lower than previous estimates, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation.
  • Mike is co-founder and COO of Koffie Financial, a modern-day insurer focusing on trucking and transportation. Prior to co-founding Koffie, Mike worked for seven years in leadership roles at The Dorfman Organization, a 4th generation boutique insurance brokerage specializing in transportation. He is excited to use granular, real-time data, machine learning, and IOT to digitize and solve antiquated and historically unprofitable commercial P&C lines.

    December 27
  • When it comes to their finances, America's youngest adults are extremely confident — but some experts say that confidence is fragile.

    December 26