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My Other Life: Mick Tierney, Aussie rules footballer
Lured initially by the promise of a game similar to the Gaelic football he played in his youth in Ireland, RSA group brand manager Mick Tierney has made himself a mainstay of the Sussex Swans, a Brighton-based Aussie rules football club.
RSA UK&I CEO Scott Egan to exit
RSA has named Ken Norgrove as incoming UK & International CEO with Scott Egan to leave the business at the end of 2021.
Watchdog seeks views on future of financial services compensation
The Financial Conduct Authority is looking for input on a ‘fair and sustainable’ compensation framework.
Storm Barra bears down on UK and Ireland
Storm Barra is expected to hit the Republic of Ireland before moving across to the UK tomorrow, bringing strong winds and rain in the wake of Arwen’s destruction.
Q&A: Activate Group CEO Hannah Wilcox and CCO Victoria Turner on Motor Repair Network’s British Insurance Awards success
Following its success as Outsourced Partner of the Year, Post caught up with Hannah Wilcox and Victoria Turner, from Motor Repair Network’s parent Activate Group, to discuss the key ingredients behind its winning entry - and how it is looking to build on…
Aviva insures autonomous shuttle trial; brokers outscore insurers in CX research finds; Howden buys again; Gallagher completes on Willis deal and PPL updates on next gen platform
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Zurich launches 'industry first' resilient property drive; Alan & Thomas acquires Aquilla; two Lloyd's syndicates approved; and Aviva reports uptick in commitments to net zero target
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Gallagher appoints chief broking officer
Gallagher has appointed a new market management director from Aon, with incumbent Ron Hayes stepping into the chief broking officer role.
Video: View from the top: Aviva chief distribution officer Gareth Hemming
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 we hear from Aviva’s Gareth Hemming as he offers his insight and thoughts on supporting customers and brokers during the pandemic.
Former A2I leader Timpson named Grief Chat ambassador
Johnny Timpson, ex Cabinet Office disability and access champion for insurance, has become financial services sector ambassador for Grief Chat.
Watch Marsh, Axa and Willis discuss how technology can help you keep up with the pace of change expected by today’s insurance customers?
Customer are more demanding and expectant than ever. Fuelled by the increased digitalization of their daily lives, consumers expect products and services that are both tailored to their needs and delivered at speed. And just because they bought something…
Axa UK hires commercial COO from outside insurance
Axa UK has named Ursula Wyman, an insurance outsider, as commercial chief operating officer.
Aon names Jillian Slyfield chief innovation officer
Jillian Slyfield has been appointed Aon chief innovation officer, based in San Francisco.
Competition watchdog clears Gallagher/Willis Re deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has given the green light to the merger between Gallagher and Willis Towers Watson’s treaty reinsurance business.
Q&A: Genasys co-CEO Andre Symes discusses the fundamental questions for insurance startups in an evolving technology ecosystem
With the changes to the technology ecosystem recently, the possibilities for insurance businesses have grown exponentially. Andre Symes, joint-CEO at Genasys, talks about how startups are using new technologies to pivot their businesses at pace with the…
HDI in London market launch; Marsh teams up with Pedalsure; Zurich UK bolsters healthcare offering and BMS in Tysers swoop
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
My Other Life: Stephen Flynn, sports photographer
After last year's lockdown put a stop to live music gigs, Allianz Insurance's events and production manager Stephen Flynn turned to amateur photography and has since built a second career as an agency photographer, snapping some of sport's biggest stars.
Jensten Group hires compliance boss from BGL
Steve Folkard will join Jensten Group as group risk and compliance director from December.
House of Insurtech adds two co-founders
House of Insurtech has added two co-founders to its roster with the hire of a chief operating officer and chief revenue office.
Mumenthaler named Geneva Association chairman as Blanc joins board
Swiss Re CEO Christian Mumenthaler has been made chairman of the Geneva Association with Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc joining its board.
Atradius UK appoints country manager
Oliver Ford has been named country manager at Atradius UK.
Ardonagh's Inver Re names Nick Griffiths director
Nick Griffiths has joined the Ardonagh Group’s Inver Re as a director.
COP26 Round up: Week two
Post rounds up the insurance news and announcements from the second week of COP26 in Glasgow.
Lemonade acquires Metromile; Convex unveils 'multi-million-dollar partnership'; MNK Re launches UK arm and Chaucer in insurtech tie-up
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.