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British Insurance Awards Countdown: Who went from being a Young Achiever to running an award-winning business in two decades?
There are now just two days to go to get your British Insurance Awards entries in [closing date: 11 March]
Podcast: Open banking and insurance part one
Welcome to the first in a two part podcast series, in association with Crif Decision Solutions, discussing open banking and its relationship with the Insurance sector
60 seconds with... Chris Dent, IFM Insurance Brokers
August National Golf Club and Shakespeare's Globe circa the early 1600s are both dream destinations for IFM Insurance Brokers account executive Chris Dent, but he wouldn't be caught dead anywhere wearing a roll neck jumper.
Howden rejigs exec committee ahead of Aston Lark deal completion
Broking group Howden has made a series of changes to its executive committee as it awaits the completion of its Aston Lark deal.
British Insurance Awards Countdown: Five Taskmaster contestants have hosted the British Insurance Awards, but who were they?
There are now just five days to go to get your British Awards entries in [closing date: 11 March].
HSBC extends Marsh deal; Zurich to set up transformation Centre of Excellence; Pool Re completes expanded terrorism placement; and Howden acquires again
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
British Insurance Awards Countdown: How much money has been raised by award-winning insurance start-ups over the past 10 months?
There are only six working days left (including today) to get your British Insurance Awards entries in [closing date: 11 March].
UK to block Russian aviation and space businesses from accessing insurance
The UK government will introduce further sanctions in response to the Ukraine conflict, with legislation to bar Russian aviation and space companies from accessing insurance cover.
British Insurance Awards Countdown: In 2021, 10 awards were won by firms beginning with which letter?
Five firms, which received 10 awards between them in 2021, all have names beginning with the same letter. What letter is it?
Kingsbridge names Paul Havenhand CEO
Kingsbridge Group has appointed Paul Havenhand as CEO, succeeding James Twining.
Marsh/Volante launch shareholder activism product; insurance sector launches flood directory; GRP buys Hamilton Fraser; Liberty rolls out real-time flood warning solution
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
British Insurance Awards Countdown: In 2021, which firm became the 15th different name to win General Insurer of the Year?
There are now just 15 days left to get your British Insurance Awards entries in [closing date: 11 March].
Beazley head of specialty lines James Eaton to retire
James Eaton, Beazley head of specialty lines, will be retiring at the end of the year.
Insurance Hound: Most read by insurers so far in 2022
Which topics have insurers been reading most about?
Insurance M&A tops 418 deals in 2021; Beazley leads IVF solution after Gaia tie-up; Ageas joins telematics panel; and Tokio Marine HCC relocates branches
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Hiscox names former Allianz boss Jon Dye as UK CEO
Jon Dye, most recently Allianz UK CEO, has been appointed Hiscox UK CEO.
Webinar: Ensuring environmental action is more than a catchy title: how can we be sure to avoid greenwashing
In the second of Insurance Post's ESG Exchange webinars on Friday 11 March 10am we'll explore how the insurance sector can avoid greenwashing.
60 seconds with... Kate Gregory, RSA
Kate Gregory, regional underwriting leader at RSA, tells Post why her first job left her little better off than when she was unemployed, and the one thing she couldn't live without.
Claims Apprentice back for 2022 – get your application in today
We are on the hunt for the next Claims Apprentice, with the return of the popular video series for 2022.
Webinar: Don’t forget the data – why digital transformation alone won’t help you improve your CX
“Digital transformation” has certainly been an on-trend phrase for many years now, with insurers investing fortunes in improving their customer experience across the policy lifecycle from the sale to claim/renewal.
Webinar: Transitioning to usage-based insurance - what are the benefits to being in the fast lane of UBI adoption?
Over the last two years insurance customers have had a chance to reflect on what they pay for their motor insurance; and whether they are getting fair value.
Webinar: Embracing the ESG shift – turning words into actions
In the first of Insurance Post's ESG Exchange webinars on Tuesday 8 March at 12pm we'll explore how the insurance sector can turn ESG pledges into action.
Ukraine commits funds to keep flights going as insurers pull out
The Ukrainian government has committed UAH 16.6bn (£430m) to keep commercial flights moving through the territory as reports suggest insurers have pulled cover amid heightened tensions with Russia.
Travelers updates on coal stance; Hubb claims metaverse first; Thomas Cook signs insurance partnership; and Vitesse backed by HDI as it raises $26m
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.