Articles by Leigh Jackson
FSKTN urges action on gender diversity
The Financial Services Knowledge Transfer Network has called for the implementation of new measures to tackle the gender inequality among top companies.
Biba and ABI agree Toba template
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association agreed a standard template with the Association of British Insurers for Terms of Business Arrangements.
Allianz lands Barclays commercial deal
Barclays has selected Allianz as the provider of commercial SME products for its UK customers.
Mass considering options following RTA ruling
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society will mull over its next steps following the rejection of its judicial review into the consultation on fixed fees in the Road Traffic Accident Portal.
ABI backs "common sense" RTA portal ruling
The Association of British Insurers has backed the High Court’s decision to reject a judicial review of the Road Traffic Accident personal injury scheme.
Post Blog: Battling back
Made redundant form his role at HSBC Insurance Brokers after being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Nick Thomas returned to the market last year at the helm of a new company. Thomas caught up with Post to talk about his tumultuous last decade.
Career Development: Reed report paints positive picture of insurance jobs market
Confidence has returned to the insurance jobs market, with 39% of workers setting their sights on new roles for 2013 and job opportunities continuing to rise year-on-year.
Insurance Census: Race: Background check
In the final part of Post's Insurance Census on diversity in the industry, the focus is on race. To what extent does the sector offer equal opportunities to ethnic minorities - and how much has the situation improved in recent years?
Ambridge: Use of transactional cover set to surge
The number of transactional insurance policies could increase by as much as 25% during 2013, underwriter Ambridge has claimed.
Market moves: Three new staff for Giles as recruitment drive continues
Continuing its push for new staff, Giles was again one of the biggest recruiters this week, with the broker welcoming three new faces to its Scottish team. Elsewhere in broking, Arthur J Gallagher, UIB and the Wilson Organisation brought in new starters…
Insurance Census: Age: The generation game
In the second of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, age comes under the spotlight. How are different age groups represented across insurance, and what is being done to entice the next generation of employees into insurance?
Career development: Markerstudy schemes granted ILM approval
Markerstudy Group development programmes Shooting Stars and Train the Trainer have been approved by the Institute of Leadership & Management.
Market moves: Brokers lead recruitment drive with major hires at Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB
The recruitment space belonged to broking this week, with Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB all recruiting senior staff. Reich welcomed a new head of group operations, while Russell Scanlan and RFIB added directors to their respective teams. Meanwhile,…
Insurance Census: Gender: Battle of the Sexes?
In the first of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, Post analyses the role of gender in insurance. Does the traditional image of a male-dominated industry hold true, or do females have a strong presence across the sector?
Post Blog: The great diversity cover-up
For the past four years I have worked as a journalist in the insurance sector, learning the trade, meeting the people that matter and, most importantly, serving the readers of Post Magazine.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…
Online exclusive: Easing the customer journey
Which companies provide the best customer experience for motor and home insurance buyers? Global Reviews reveals all in its quarterly benchmarking report.
Investing in the profession: Allianz scholarship set for second-year intake
Allianz Commercial's scholarship programme, aimed at supporting broking staff in achieving a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma, has opened for applications.
Market moves: Twice is nice for JLT as broking sector leads the way
This week belonged to the broking sector, with JLT adding added new staff to its speciality and reinsurance arms. There were also moves in the intermediary space for BGL, Miller and Towergate.
Market moves: Towergate and Kinetic get the recruitment ball rolling for 2013
Towergate and Kinetic were the most active recruiters this week, each bringing in a raft of new hires. Towergate welcomed a seven-strong team to its office in Aberdeen, while Kinetic brought in three new staff from Lime Street brokers.
Market moves: Towergate leads Christmas recruiting while Giles and others add seasonal cheer
This week in recruitment belonged to Towergate Underwriting, which welcomed five new staff all appointed to work with regional brokers.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
As X-Factor fever reaches its Christmas crescendo Penny is drawing up a list of things she'd rather do on a Saturday night; washing her socks, watching paint dry or an evening of the library all have more appeal.
Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.