Articles by Insurance Post Staff
GRP hires COO Anson from Ardonagh
Steve Anson has been named Global Risk Partners chief operating officer, joining from the Ardonagh Group.
Julia Graham named Airmic CEO
Julia Graham has succeeded John Ludlow as CEO of Airmic, the association for risk and insurance professionals.
Atlanta acquires Marmalade; Aviva in SME cyber push; Greenlight seals 13th insurtech deal; and Zurich launches flood pilot
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
Aviva completes 'refocus' with sale to Allianz; Axa and Tesco join forces; Chubb takeover rebuffed and Bought By Many enters US
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
Allison Carr named CEO of Davies’ Keoghs
John Whittle, CEO of law firm Keoghs, will retire from the business with Allison Carr named as his successor.
Professor Tony Maden cleared on two counts in insurance expert witness complaints
Professor Tony Maden has been cleared in two investigations by the General Medical Council over fitness to practice relating to complaints submitted by non-recent child sexual abuse claimants.
Advertising feature: British Insurance Awards 2020 winner Q&A - Sedgwick
The British Insurance Awards saw Sedgwick scoop three awards in the categories - Major Loss, Young Achiever and Digital Innovation. Post caught up with the team at Sedgwick to discuss their experiences when it comes to handling claims, what the awards…
For the record: Chubb bids $23bn for rival; Amazon to sell SME insurance; RAC launches pay per mile cover and London team swaps AFL for SRG
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
My Other Life: Arron Darlington, rock band bassist
Away from his job as an insurance account manager at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, Arron Darlington can be found in the studio or on tour, playing bass for the band All The Young.
Amanda Blanc named Women in Finance Champion
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has succeeded Dame Jayne Anne-Gadhia as HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Champion.
Insurance Post’s Best Insurance Employer returns for 2021 – take part
Did your employer go above and beyond to look after its staff during the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020/2021? Are the perks you receive out of this world? Take part in our survey to give your employer the recognition it deserves.
Aon and Gallagher discussed how artificial intelligence enables effective claims processing
Post in association with Nuxeo hosted a live webinar where an expert panel discussed how AI can improve both accuracy and efficiency during the claims process and has a positive impact on customer experience.
For the record: Wilson’s insurtech Abacai acquires Dayinsure; 250 job losses at BGL; GRS recruits Advanta team; and Howden acquires STA Group
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week not covered elsewhere on www.postonline.co.uk
Insurer results directory 2020
Updated: Post tracks the 2020 insurer results season including gross written premium and combined operating ratio - detailing the impact of UK business interruption, weather, motor, home, non-business interruption Covid-19 claims, as well as mergers and…
Nigel Walsh heads to Google to lead its North American insurance business
Nigel Walsh, former Deloitte Digital partner based in London, has been named managing director of insurance at Google.
ERS raises $350m, confirms Kevin Kelley as non-exec chairman
ERS has completed a $350m (£252m) capital raise led by Boston based private equity firm Abry Partners, as it updated on its Bermuda ambitions and appointed Kevin Kelley as non-executive chairman.
For the record: Brightside sold to Markerstudy; Aviva acquires Axa XL HNW team; Aston Lark buys Bruce Stevenson and Inflexion invests in broking again
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Gallagher, RSA and Amwins Group Risks discussed how insurance companies are developing career paths for future talent
Post in association with Davies Group hosted a live webinar where an expert panel discussed how insurance businesses are adapting the personal development of their employees during a time of remote working; and what the implications are for future…
Advertising feature: Optimising claims indemnity spend for insurers
Digitisation has become essential for insurers looking to unlock value and deliver excellent customer experience. According to EXL's UK and Europe team, Mohit Manchanda, head of insurance, Rohan Regis, vice-president insurance and Swarnava Ghosh, senior…
IPT unscathed in Budget with corporation tax set to rise in 2023
Insurance premium tax went unmentioned in the Spring Budget announcement, with developments including additional apprenticeships funding, a furlough extension and a corporation tax hike from 2023.
Advertising feature: Are pet insurers doing enough to support pre-existing conditions?
Pre-existing medical conditions have long made the process of shopping around for pet insurance an often challenging endeavour. Ian Howie, managing director, life, health and travel at Verisk Underwriting, UK & Europe, asks how can insurers offer…
For the record: Aviva disposals, Beazley creates digital unit, Fenchurch & Partners launches, new D&O MGA Rising Edge and Zurich invests in insurtech
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
For the Record: Ardonagh’s Australian M&A push; Axa in Co-op Bank tie-up; Rock diversifies with new MGA and SSP takeover gets FCA greenlight
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
My other life: Ben McBean, open water swimmer
After getting to grips with a new hobby in the nearby River Tees during lockdown, Ben McBean, an assistant claims manager in QBE's special investigations unit, completed a marathon swim in the Lake District last summer.