CFO role evolving fast in tough market

The role of the chief financial officer (CFO) in insurance
companies is rapidly changing as soft market conditions, a tough
investment climate and burdensome regulation continue to bite.
Panellists at The Insurance Insider
CFO Forum yesterday (22 June) said the burden placed on CFOs had
increased exponentially as the role evolved from one involved just
in financial management to being an essential component of overall
company strategy.
Sompo Canopius group CFO Paul Cooper said underwriting profi