Economical Insurance announces retirement of SVP, chief actuary

insurancebusinessmag | July 04, 2019

Economical Insurance has revealed that Linda Goss, senior vice-president and chief actuary, will retire in late 2020.According to Rowan Saunders, president and CEO of Economical Insurance, Goss has had a significant impact on the companys growth and ongoing demutualization since she joined Economical nearly 20 years ago.

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It’s no secret that the global pandemic has upended everyone’s life. We know this anecdotally from our own experiences—more online shopping with curbside pickup orders, ordering takeout and delivery versus in-person dining, and changing media consumption. And let’s not forget remote working and learning. These experiences are more than simply anecdotal; McKinsey has written about the more specific effects of the pandemic on consumer behavior and needs. In short, they write: “behavior changes will reshape consumer decision journeys and companies will need to adapt fast.”

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It’s no secret that the global pandemic has upended everyone’s life. We know this anecdotally from our own experiences—more online shopping with curbside pickup orders, ordering takeout and delivery versus in-person dining, and changing media consumption. And let’s not forget remote working and learning. These experiences are more than simply anecdotal; McKinsey has written about the more specific effects of the pandemic on consumer behavior and needs. In short, they write: “behavior changes will reshape consumer decision journeys and companies will need to adapt fast.”

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GlobeNewswire | August 23, 2023

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