Commercial
Axa’s Walker on providing certainty in an uncertain world
View from the Top: Jon Walker, CEO of Axa UK Commercial, says insurers’ insight is key to making this country more resilient to floods and the other effects of climate change.
Q&A: Alina Jipa, RSA
RSA’s chief of staff, Alina Jipa, shares ways to tackle insurance’s boring image and improve the sector’s career path.
Catherine Dixon to leave Allianz next month
Allianz Commercial chief underwriting officer Catherine Dixon is set to leave the insurer in February, Insurance Post can reveal.
Cyber Monitoring Centre appoints former NCSC head Ciaran Martin
Ciaran Martin, who ran the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre from its inception until 2020, has been appointed as chair of the newly-launched Cyber Monitoring Centre’s technical committee.
Court of Appeal dismisses Covid BI appeals from Allianz and Various Eateries
The Court of Appeal has dismissed cases pleaded by restaurant operator Various Eateries and its insurer Allianz as to how Covid-related business interruption losses ought to be aggregated.
60 Seconds With... Emily Walters, ProAktive Insurance
Emily Walters, SME account handler at ProAktive Insurance, which is part of the Clear Group, would love a six-pack of Quavers, and doesn't sweat the small stuff, but would rather not touch a bin.
Why the MGA sector will advance in 2024
Trade Voice: Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents' Association, argues MGAs are uniquely placed to meet the challenges that 2024 will bring.
Arch reports a shift in broker mindset on e-trading
Commercial lines brokers’ attitudes towards e-trading shifted in 2023, according to Arch’s UK regional distribution boss.
AI-driven false information tops short-term risks ranking
Artificial intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation has topped the World Economic Forum’s list of short-term risks, while environmental risks continue to dominate the long-term picture.
R&Q shareholders narrowly approve Accredited sale
R&Q shareholders have approved the proposed $465m (£365.6m) sale of Accredited to Onex by a margin of 55.2% to 44.8%.
New year, new shape of the City for insurers
As Lloyd’s stays put in Lime Street and Aviva kicks off 2024 in a new City HQ, Emma Ann Hughes examines how insurers are reshaping the square footage they occupy in the Square Mile.
Dilley departs Intact for Bridgehaven
Fronting insurer Bridgehaven has appointed Paul Dilley as its chief underwriting officer.
Growing cyber insurers look to ILS market for catastrophe loss protection
Issuance of cyber catastrophe bonds took off in Q4 of 2023, with four carriers securing more than $400m of coverage – more than five times what the capital markets had provided prior to the quarter.
Zurich ‘on the defence’ in shifting commercial lines market
Frank Streidl, UK head of commercial insurance at Zurich, has said the insurer has had to “go on the defence” as competitors look to reshape and retool their commercial lines businesses.
Diary of an Insurer: RSA’s Emsal Arslan
Emsal Arslan, wording technician at RSA, has an alarm clock with a waggy tail and shares her work to ensure policy wordings are clear and easily understandable.
Insurers at risk of £1.6bn bill following £386k QBE payout
A loss assessor has suggested an additional £1.6bn may be up for grabs for businesses that have received Covid-19-related business interruption payouts.
Q&A: Morgan Lyons, Zurich
Months into his new role as Zurich’s head of mid-market, Morgan Lyons sits down with Scott McGee to talk about challenges within the mid-corp market, improving broker service levels, and attracting and retaining talent.
Aviva’s Ridley on closing the cyber protection gap
View from the Top: Stephen Ridley, head of cyber at Aviva, argues that an underinsured market benefits no one.
R&Q co-founder Alan Quilter retires
R&Q has confirmed the retirement of co-founder Alan Quilter from the company’s board of directors and from the role of group head of program management.
Five biggest challenges facing insurers in 2024 revealed
To get you ready for the next 12 months, Insurance Post uncovers five things you need to know about what 2024 holds in store for the industry, according to insurance analysts.
60 Seconds With... Jackie Harvey, AmTrust
Jackie Harvey, senior after-the-event legal expenses underwriter at AmTrust, wants to walk on the moon, dance to T Rex and steal Sarah Connor from the Terminator franchise's style.
Aviva CEO Blanc awarded Damehood and ex-RSA boss Hester knighted in New Years Honours List
Amanda Blanc, the group chief executive officer of Aviva, has been awarded a Damehood in King Charles the Third’s second New Years Honours List.
Most-read insurance stories in 2023 revealed
Like Cher, Insurance Post is turning back time to remember the industry Consumer Duty’s efforts, business interruption cases continuing to rumble on, developments at Direct Line, RSA’s personal lines exit, plus the other major insurance events of the…
Q&A: Martin Parker, Markel
Martin Parker, head of construction at Markel, shares how the specialty provider will deliver specialist insurance that addresses the pain points faced by builders.