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Insurance companies are at an inflection point. The industry weathered the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath fairly well, but recent growth has been fueled by unsustainable tailwinds—namely, rate increases in the property and casualty sector and interest-rate–driven annuity sales in the life sector. To achieve sustainable growth, insurers must act decisively—revamping their products, enhancing data-driven decision making, and transforming how they engage the market. Learn how forward-looking insurers are rising to the challenge in our 2025 Insurance Industry Outlook. https://atbain.co/4447t8T

Generative AI is set to profoundly reshape mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and while it’s not too late to act, the window is closing. Companies leveraging this technology are raising the bar, redefining what it takes to compete. Late adopters will face steep challenges in three critical areas: making well-informed bids and knowing when to walk away, uncovering new ways to underwrite and realize value quickly, and safeguarding both people and the business during M&A. Discover how to stay ahead of the curve in our annual report. https://atbain.co/4iTr7IU

Across industries, AI is moving from innovation teams into the business core. At Nvidia’s GTC, it became clear that AI has advanced well beyond pilots and proofs of concept—it's now being deployed at scale and delivering real operational impact. Hear from Sarah Elk and Eric Sheng as they reflect on the event and share nine enterprise AI themes shaping the next era of innovation. https://atbain.co/423twtB

Few would dispute that the past few years have been among the most challenging for private equity since the global financial crisis. The good news? Dealmaking may finally be turning a corner. As capital begins to flow again, the winners will be those with a clear, differentiated strategy and a consistent track record of performance. Explore the market outlook for #PE in our annual report: https://atbain.co/41J0NeS

By embracing digital innovation and reigniting its member-focused mission, we partnered with Desjardins to drive a bold transformation—empowering it to become a leading member-centric, omnichannel organization. The results speak for themselves: 👥140,000 new members gained over five years 🏦 Online-initiated sales climbed from 25% to ~40%, 10 percentage points ahead of Canadian competitors 💡 NPS soared 11 points, reflecting a stronger customer experience 📈 A 10% boost in revenue in just one year, underscoring financial impact This strategic shift didn't just close the gap—it put Desjardins ahead. Explore the full transformation: https://atbain.co/3E1ehcP

Success looks different for everyone, but certain leadership lessons stand the test of time. We asked senior executives for their best career advice in our recent report. Swipe for their words of wisdom.

At Hannover Messe, we’re exploring how emerging tech is transforming the industrial sector - and what it means for the leaders driving that change. See where to find us and what we’re sharing at one of the world’s largest industrial tech events: https://atbain.co/4c0iaLw

Betsy Peretti, an expert partner in our San Francisco office and one of the founders of our Innovation and Design capability, developed a passion for business at an early age thanks to watching her father run a casino hotel. Her journey has taken her to Bain and beyond before returning to the firm. Two months after returning to Bain, her life took an unexpected turn when she suffered a traumatic brain injury that caused her executive function skills to severely suffer. Betsy shares how Bain was incredibly supportive throughout her recovery and allowed her to return to work when ready. Listen to Betsy’s inspiring story and hear how she uses profound empathy in problem-solving to not only impact the firm, but Bainies worldwide: https://atbain.co/4kW7D8n

What truly drives confidence and aspiration in senior women leaders? Discover key strategies for leadership behaviors that propel women to the top: https://atbain.co/4bNiIEE

Despite record-breaking investments in clean energy, industry leaders are growing less optimistic about reaching net-zero. Why? Conducted in the weeks following COP29, our 2025 Energy and Natural Resource Executive Pulse aims to capture industry leaders’ views on the energy transition’s challenges and opportunities—and how they’re balancing these investments with other business priorities. Explore the full results here: https://atbain.co/4hmqtCH