Articles by Stephanie Denton
This week: A rest or a change
I was lucky enough to spend last week’s sunny bank holiday on the South Coast enjoying a well-earned rest. For others in the insurance industry it seems that the saying 'a change is as good as a rest' is proving true with some major people moves this…
Editor's comment: Knowing what is good for you
My son is learning about healthy living at school and a recent exercise sent home was to spend a day eating according to the Eatwell Guide.
This month: Seeking the right fit
I’m a fan of making sure stuff is the right fit - I make a point of trying on new outfits in my own home with accessories and shoes to make sure it all works for me. I also test drove my new car a few times to check it was what I wanted. Aon, however,…
Editor's comment: The future is bright
I have seen the future of insurance. It’s not orange as advertisers in my teens predicted and neither is it the green that insurers are currently facing with the motor green cards, but it is bright and it is positive.
Meet the Claims Apprentices 2019
Meet the contestants in Post’s first ever Claims Apprentice, a new video series arriving this month
Editor's comment: Ending the dark days
I usually love the month of January. My birthday falls in this month as well as several other family birthdays and, while others are facing a dry January, I usually manage to have a good celebration.
This week: Tackling pale, male and stale
Diversity topped the agenda this week with Post exclusively revealing that the Association of British Insurers is backing an ethnicity pay gap reporting proposal.
Axa UK appoints COO from Hiscox
Shali Vasudeva has been nominated as chief operating officer of Axa UK, in a newly created role, subject to regulatory approval.
Penny Black's Social World: January 2019
CSR, charity week and clearing gardens
Interview: David Rule, Prudential Regulation Authority
With Brexit, increased scrutiny over reserves, climate change and emerging risks on the ‘watch’ list for 2019 The Prudential Regulation Authority certainly has a lot on its plate. Its executive director for insurance, David Rule spoke to Stephanie Denton…
Editor's comment: New year, new you!
We’ve all seen the memes about how it’s a new chapter in our lives with the striking of the bell at midnight and how we have a blank page to do what we’ve always wanted to and be the best version of ourselves.
Merry Christmas from Post
Infopro Digital's offices are now closed until Wednesday 2 January 2018 for the festive period. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Post team.
The Civil Liability Bill receives Royal Assent
The Civil Liability Bill, which aims to transform Britain’s motor compensation culture to create a fairer system for insurance customers and claimants alike, has received Royal Assent today and is now part of UK law.
RSA appoints Strickland as head of customer experience for Global Risk Solutions
RSA Group has named Neil Strickland as director of its new commercial customer experience following its restructure last month.
This week: God bless us, every one!
At a time of year when good cheer to all men is encouraged and Scrooge is forgiven all his wicked ways and most of the world has been out enjoying their Christmas parties (I know we have), it appears the insurance world is still seen as the Grinch.
Editor's comment: Only yourselves to blame
Over the past two-and-a-half years, I have written in this column no less than three articles urging insurers to act on the problem of dual pricing.
This week: Time to turn the tide
No woman should ever be made to feel uncomfortable in the insurance workplace because of the advances of a man.
Updated: Ardonagh sells Direct Group's claims businesses to Davies
The Ardonagh Group has agreed to sell Direct Group’s claims businesses to loss adjuster Davies for up to £36m.
Regulators consult on impact of climate change on insurers
The Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority have both invited insurers to respond to consultation papers on the impact of climate change on their operations and investments.
Editor's comment: More hugs, less AI
This weekend, three generations of my family watched the Netflix original film Next Gen - a family version of I, Robot - where robots did anything and everything.
This week in Post: Marsh makes move
Marsh has been the talk of the town this week as it acquired the shares in broker JLT, shoring up its position as the largest broker by revenue in the world.
Allianz named most sustainable insurer in Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2018
Allianz Group achieved the top position as sector leader among all rated insurance companies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Editor's comment: A trip to the museum
This year at the football World Cup we heard more female commentators voicing their opinions on the beautiful game than ever before. A woman sat on the Croatian bench at England’s losing semi-final match and many women came out and admitted to not only…
This week in Post: One every minute
For those of us back in the office while the holiday season continues it might seem like time is moving slowly but the Association of British Insurers revealed this week that for every minute we count down until silly season is over and the out of office…