Insurance Covered

The fall and rise of an American insurer (With Marc Adee)


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Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is once again joined by Crum & Forster CEO, Marc Adee and they discuss the fall and rise of an American insurer and Marc's book; 'The Once and Future C&F'.


In this conversation, Peter Mansfield and Mark Adee discuss the history of Crum and Forster, an American insurer, focusing on its rise, fall, and eventual resurgence. They explore the origins of the company, its innovative business model, the challenges it faced during the 1960s and 70s, and the lessons learned from its eventual sale in 1982. The discussion highlights the complexities of the insurance industry and the importance of understanding market cycles and financial discipline. In this conversation, Marc Adee discusses his experiences and insights from his time in the insurance industry, particularly focusing on his tenure at Crum & Forster and the challenges faced by Xerox in the insurance sector. He emphasises the importance of corporate culture, the need for stewardship in business, and the lessons learned from navigating market challenges. Adee also reflects on the evolution of Crum & Forster and the significance of understanding the insurance business deeply.


You can download a free copy of the book here.



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keywords Crum and Forster, insurance history, American insurer, Marc Adee, Peter Mansfield, Fairfax Group, insurance industry, corporate structure, market cycles, financial discipline, Xerox, insurance, Crum & Forster, corporate culture, leadership, business strategy, financial services, market challenges, stewardship, insurance industry

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