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7/28/2021 | ValueWalk
2Q Indicator Details the Middle Market's Uneven Pandemic Recovery

Take a look at ValueWalk's article in which our 2Q Middle Market Indicator report is explained in more detail. This article focuses on the Pandemic's impact on this sector.

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7/12/2021 | Harvard Business Review
Leadership Training Can Pay Huge Dividends for Midsize Companies

With research provided by the NCMM, HBR's Milton Corsey presents five ways to design leadership development programs that work. By taking these steps, you can free up time, build institutional capabilities while building individual skills, and create a thoughtful plan for scaling your organization.

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6/29/2021 | CHUBB
The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Middle Market Companies

In the last quarter of 2020, Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market fielded a study revealing that 53% of middle market companies include DEI as part of their company values. Check out this article to learn more about the importance of DEI in not only company culture, but also in the company's functional success.

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6/18/2021 | Manufacturing.net
Managing Supply Chain Risks in an Increasingly Interconnected World

Integrating new technologies, diversifying sources, or expanding in response to increased demand means manufacturers must act proactively in responding to the impacts. Learn more in this Manufacturing.net article featuring research done by the NCMM in collaboration with CHUBB.

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5/13/2021 | Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
Only 20% of Middle Market Companies Heavily Rely on an Agent or Broker to Understand and Manage Risk

According to results from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market's Middle Market Indicator report for May 2021, 68% of middle market companies say risk management is extremely or very important to their overall firm, however, only 20% rely heavily on an insurance agent or broker to understand and manage risk. Dive into the IIABA article to get a better understanding of the concerns and outlooks of middle market executives this year.

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5/11/2021 | Forbes
Smaller Clients, More Business - Finding The Underserved Market

It’s an unwritten rule that business success is found through laser focus on the most profitable market niche you can find. Learn more in the Forbes article that shares information on how exit strategy consultancy firm Obsidian Planning Solutions is banking on having found the best place to build a scalable process that is the foundation of new growth.

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