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Three Important Operational Priorities for Life Insurance in 2024

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In life insurance and annuities, the promise has always been unwavering stability and resilience. Insurance companies have adapted to the times by being measured and purposeful, living their commitment to providing long-term security. The last decade challenged this paradigm, having introduced a relentless wave of innovation, including contactless underwriting, consumer demand for digital-centric interactions, the office impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the entry of private equity, and rapid fluctuations in interest rates, with the looming threat of declining asset values already requiring another round of new investment strategies, product revisions, and balance sheet optimizations.

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A Painful Year Looms for Issuers of Middle-Market Consumer Credit Cards

Pierre Buhler was featured in this American Banker article outlining strategies for credit card issuers operating in an increasingly complex environment.

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Weighing Risk and Reward with Gen AI Vendor Selection

Nick Kramer was quoted in this CIO article about things to consider when choosing a gen AI vendor.

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CIO Priorities and Trends for 2024

Nick Kramer was featured in this TechTarget article looking at the top trends and priorities for CIO’s in 2024.

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10 Key ESG and Sustainability Trends for Business, IT

ESG has become standard practice across nearly every industry, and companies that don’t fully embrace it will be

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As Footwear Gets More Casual, Cole Haan Adapts With New Materials and Styles

Changing consumer expectations are driving new trends in retail. Managing Partner Matt Katz shared his thoughts in “As

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Retail Employees Are Under Attack. Here’s What Brands Can Do

The pandemic has redefined the relationship between retailer and consumer. Managing Partner Matt Katz was featured in The

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Nike, Lululemon, Walmart & Others Continue to Temporarily Close Stores and Reduce Hours as Omicron Cases Spike

The recent Omicron spike forced many retailers to adjust their operations. Managing Partner Matt Katz was featured in

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Big-box Retailers Bet on Home Organization as the Next Big Category

Retailers are investing more in home organization products to meet the growing demand for home goods. Managing Partner

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These 10 DTC Darlings Helped Pave the Way for Digitally Native Brands. Where Are They Now?

The growth of DTC companies in recent years has paved the way for digitally-native brands while simultaneously transforming

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In Fashion: Breaking Down Corporate Breakups

More and more corporate conglomerates across various industries are breaking up. Managing Partner Matt Katz was featured in

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How Insurtech M&A Could Play a Role in Product and Service Adoption

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Despite seeming reluctant to make sweeping changes, the insurance industry continues to be at the forefront of adopting

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17 Retailers Have Filed for IPOs in 2021. What Does That Say About the Industry?

Seventeen major retailers have filed for IPOs so far this year. Managing Partner Matt Katz contributed to Retail