Navigating through uncertainty in US commercial insurance distribution In order to continue to thrive in the changing landscape, US commercial lines insurers will need to enhance the value they deliver and develop new services that meet the evolving needs of brokers and insureds. Source: McKinsey Navigating through uncertainty in US commercial insurance distribution

The artful synergist, or how to get more value from mergers and acquisitions Keeping your deal team small ensures confidentiality, but pinpointing synergies requires bringing more people on board. Here’s how to strike the right balance. Source: McKinsey The artful synergist, or how to get more value from mergers and acquisitions

Getting the most out of Industry 4.0 A new survey of global manufacturing experts explores the progress companies have made in implementing Industry 4.0, the challenges many still face, and the ways more players can unlock value. Source: McKinsey Getting the most out of Industry 4.0

Salvation or misleading temptation—low-cost brands of legacy airlines We’ve seen this before: while separate in-house LCC brands seem promising, few have thrived. Success requires a clear rationale, rigorous follow-through … and ensuring the right answer is not to transform the mainline brand. Source: McKinsey Salvation or misleading temptation—low-cost brands of legacy airlines

The seven decisions that matter in a digital transformation: A CEO’s guide to reinvention A successful digital transformation requires making trade-off decisions. Here’s how successful CEOs guide their business’s reinvention. Source: McKinsey The seven decisions that matter in a digital transformation: A CEO’s guide to reinvention

Learning from experience: How hosting the Olympics can leave a positive legacy Careful planning and an eye on the future can help the cities that host them. Source: McKinsey Learning from experience: How hosting the Olympics can leave a positive legacy

A routinely exceptional year for private equity A new report from McKinsey finds that in 2016, private markets again defied expectations. But competition is getting tougher for both managers and investors. Source: McKinsey A routinely exceptional year for private equity

What’s new—and what’s next—in consumer behavior around the world? Recent survey results offer a snapshot of how global consumers are feeling. Tracking these data can help companies to understand the shifting landscape and improve the customer experience. Source: McKinsey What’s new—and what’s next—in consumer behavior around the world?

Are US consumers feeling greater financial security? Our latest survey suggests that consumer confidence is on the upswing. Source: McKinsey Are US consumers feeling greater financial security?

How CFOs can use war gaming to support strategic decisions CFOs are often natural leaders of this strategic planning tool. Source: McKinsey How CFOs can use war gaming to support strategic decisions