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Qlaims and Lorega founder Malcolm Harvey to retire
Qlaims Limited has announced the retirement of its founder, industry veteran Malcolm Harvey.
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz’s Simon Powell
Simon Powell, head of travel claims at Allianz Partners UK and Ireland, uses artificial intelligence and plans to have around 33% of the travel insurance market in 2024.
A big Hill to climb: what the CII’s new CEO must do
Editor’s View: As soon as Legal Services Board CEO Matthew Hill, pictured, was named the Chartered Insurance Institute’s third CEO in as many three years, insurers contacted Emma Ann Hughes to share what they think should be at the top of his in-tray.
Chaucer names Aspen’s Milner as new CEO
Richard Milner is leaving Aspen to head Chaucer Group, with Sarah Stanford announced as his interim replacement.
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.
CII replaces Vallance with Legal Services Board CEO
The Chartered Insurance Institute has hired Matthew Hill, currently CEO of the Legal Services Board, as the group’s third CEO in as many years.
Diary of an Insurer: Lisa Usman, McLarens
Lisa Usman, adjuster and conservation specialist at McLarens, helps a museum hit by a storm, tackles broken glass, tries to save soaked photographs and meets with restorers.
Q&A: Diana Markaki-Bartholdi, The Boardroom
Following the opening of its first UK branch, The Boardroom’s founder, Diana Markaki-Bartholdi speaks to Frances Stebbing about her mission to bridge the gender gap and help more women executives become board members.
Big Interview: Sedgwick CEO Paul White
Paul White, regional CEO for international of Sedgwick, shares how loss adjusting and claims management will always be at the heart of what the business does but in order to grow the organisation it is branching out into new areas.
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.
iCan’s Mistry on navigating diversity and inclusion in insurance
Trade Voice: Ajay Mistry, co-founder of iCan and founder of Gambit Partners, outlines the diversity, equity and inclusion challenges facing the insurance sector in 2024.
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.
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.
Why dead-end jobs in insurance are a thing of the past
Shaun Geils, global head of insurance at IQ-EQ, considers how the adoption of new technology promises to transform the industry’s image from antiquated to cutting-edge.
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.
CII transfers £2m to The Worshipful Company of Insurers
The Chartered Insurance Institute Group’s charity, the Education and Training Trust, is transferring its net assets of around £2m to The Worshipful Company of Insurers Charitable Trust.
View from the top: Zurich’s Grimmett on how insurers can help charities thrive
Steve Grimmett, head of Zurich Community Trust, says insurers’ support of charities is good for them and good for the communities they serve.
CII appoints acting CEO as Vallance exits early
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s CEO Alan Vallance is leaving months earlier than planned, with an interim stepping into the role as the hunt for a permanent successor continues.
Less than 7% of insurance firms have a female CEO
Women make up less than 7% of CEOs in the insurance sector, according to research by specialist employment law firm GQ Littler.
Diary of an Insurer: iSure’s Avril Cox
Avril Cox, director at iSure Underwriting, takes care of her zoo, and encourages her team to get their qualifications and takes on a bit of home renovation.
Aviva CEO Blanc tells MPs about sexism in the City
Speaking at a Sexism in the City Treasury select committee hearing, Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has said that misogyny and harassment against women in financial services is “amplified”.
Axa names Alain Zweibrucker as CEO of Axa Retail
Axa UK&I has hired Axa Switzerland’s chief financial officer, Alain Zweibrucker, as the new CEO of Axa Retail.
View from the top: Ecclesiastical’s Richard Coleman on giving employees purpose
Richard Coleman, managing director at Ecclesiastical Insurance, discusses the importance of purpose in attracting and retaining talent in the insurance industry.
Diary of an Insurer: Peach Pi’s Ryan Bendelow
Making use of his bar/office, delivering growth and preparing for a five-year-old’s birthday party is all part of the working week for Ryan Bendelow, head of commercial trading and distribution at Peach Pi.