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Profile: Rodney Bonnard, EY
Rodney Bonnard, head of insurance for EY, chats to Scott McGee about his 30 years in insurance, the “profitability crisis” within personal lines, and how insurers need to be redefined for the future of insurance.
Cila appoints former CII COO John Bissell as executive director
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has appointed former Chartered Insurance Institute chief operating officer John Bissell as its next executive director.
Charlotte Hedemark elected Ferma president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected Charlotte Hedemark, a risk management expert at German software company SPA, as its next president.
More male insurance CEOs must follow the ladies’ lead
Connection between the insurance industry’s leaders and the wider workforce is essential if this sector is to thrive given how most of us work post-pandemic.
Lloyd’s former broker Terry Wellard dies
Terry Wellard, the longest-serving chairman of the LIBC Motor Executive Committee, has died aged 82.
60 seconds with... Nick Giddings, Open GI
Nick Giddings, director of brokers and MGAs for Open GI, tells Insurance Post which "loveable rogue" he would like to be for a day, and how he has a slight obsession with the 1990s Manchester music scene.
The Insurance Charities seeks industry support for its awareness campaign
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to leave people feeling the pinch, The Insurance Charities is asking for help so it can reach those in need.
Furness to leave Covéa after 30 years
Covéa Insurance has selected Georges de Macedo as chief executive and Chris Moat as chairman of its board of directors.
Who wants to be a DLG CEO?
Editor’s View: It is approaching six months since Penny James, Direct Line Group’s CEO “stepped down” from the role, but who could be in line to take over?
Scor’s former CEO and chairman Denis Kessler dies
Denis Kessler, chairman of Scor and former chief executive, has died aged 71.
Gender pay parity ‘50 years away’ as insurance halts progress
Despite the insurance industry making progress towards closing gender pay gaps, it continues to have the highest mean hourly pay gaps in 2023.
Allianz reveals Treloar’s successor at LV
Allianz has named Serge Raffard as its new personal managing director, following the recent news that Steve Treloar has decided to leave to pursue new opportunities.
60 Seconds With... Daphne Naudy, Charles Taylor
Daphne Naudy, director of development for continental Europe at Charles Taylor, would love to meet Van Gogh, visit Ancient Rome and loves to listen to Maneskin.
Bronek Masojada appointed Sirius Point chair
Former Hiscox boss Bronek Masojada has been appointed chair of Sirius Point’s board of directors, effectively immediately.
Better staff training needed for insurers to be more dementia-friendly
The Alzheimer’s Society has claimed that while the insurance industry is showing willingness to learn, better staff training is needed if it wants to become more dementia-friendly and help vulnerable customers.
Simon McGinn to step down as Allianz Commercial CEO
Simon McGinn, chief executive of Allianz Commercial, is set to step down on 1 July, the insurer announced.
Best Insurance Employer – 2023 BIA shortlists revealed
We can today reveal the 12 firms that have been shortlisted for the two Best Insurance Employer categories at the 2023 British Insurance Awards.
Deadline for the 2023 Claims & Fraud Awards days away
The deadline for the 2023 Claims & Fraud Awards is just days away if you want to be in the running to win one of these prestigious prizes [5pm on 2 June].
Steve Treloar to step down as LV CEO
Steve Treloar, chief executive of LV GI and Allianz Personal, is leaving the business at the end of June.
How insurers can crackdown on sexual harassment
Hannah Mahon, partner at Eversheds Sutherland, reveals how small changes to employment tribunal claims forms could help insurers measure the impact of steps to crack down on sexual harassment.
CII professional standards director exits
Melissa Collett is exiting her role as executive director for professional standards at the Chartered Insurance Institute at the end of this month.
Applied Systems expands commercial lines; Value Space invests; and Avid opts for Allianz for capacity
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Reinventing recruitment and onboarding in insurance
Analysis: Following ‘the great resignation’, news editor Scott McGee examines how insurance companies are replacing lost talent and coping with increased wage demands.
