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Big Interview: Alistair Brighton, Marsh
In a softening market, Alistair Brighton, CEO of Marsh Commercial & Corporate UK, is doubling down on client retention, sector specialism and businesses to reinvest premium savings to drive sustainable growth.
60 Seconds With... Euna’s Peter Newson
Former DJ Peter Newson, head of property and casualty, professional indemnity and recruitment underwriting and director at Euna, brings rhythm to the insurance market but don't ask him to sing a tune.
Adiona founder and CEO Paul Harvey passes away
Paul Harvey, founder and CEO of motor insurance insurtech Adiona, has passed away.
Lomas teases progress on female underwriting talent pipeline
Mark Lomas, head of culture at Lloyd’s of London, has flagged the market has made progress with the shrinking pipeline of female underwriting talent.
Diary of an Insurer: Charles Taylor’s Nikki Richmond-Jones
Nikki Richmond-Jones, claims and assistance director at Charles Taylor Assistance, juggles global teams, complex medical repatriations and dreams of bamboo rafting with her children.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Kingfisher’s rally; Acini’s doughnuts
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector's social media posts.
Will young talent vanish from the London market?
The dwindling early career population of the London market has been highlighted as cause for ‘genuine alarm’, so Insurance Post has examined the contributing factors and why it’s important for firms to do something now.
Markel International appoints head of AI
Along with the launch of its AI Centre of Excellence, Maureen Tomlinson has been named Markel International’s head of AI.
North West insurers urged to step up university talent efforts
Acorn Group chief operating officer Danny Keating has argued insurance companies based in North West England need to further prioritise university engagement to attract tech talent.
Consumer Intelligence’s Ian Hughes moves to chair
As part of a ‘planned leadership evolution’, Consumer Intelligence's Ian Hughes has moved to the role of chair, with Ann Constantine being named managing director.
FloodFlash co-founder and CEO exits
FloodFlash co-founder and CEO Adam Rimmer has stepped down after more than eight years at the helm.
Five future female insurance leaders
In honour of International Women’s Day, Insurance Post highlights five women working in the insurance industry in 2026 who are on a trajectory to become bosses in the UK’s largest insurance businesses.
Building confidence and community for women in insurance
Catherine Tillyard, partner in treaty reinsurance at McGill and Partners, explains how structured mentoring and community foster confidence and career progression.
GIN’s Smith on the courage to have imperfect conversations
Becs Smith, communications and social media lead at the Gender Inclusion Network, addresses the importance of voice, visibility and ensuring the stories of women working in insurance are told.
Turning inclusion intent into action in insurance
Martyn Mathews, managing director of SSP Broker, says general insurers should stop making assumptions about what women need in the workplace and create space for them to share the barriers they face to progression openly.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Allianz’s tennis star; ABI’s questions
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector's social media posts.
FCA names Brewis replacement
The Financial Conduct Authority has hired Chris Knight as director of insurance.
Allianz’s Rayner on why social mobility matters
View from the top: Alison Rayner, chief compliance officer at Allianz UK, outlines how industry can support the professional progression of people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
From hairdresser to head of risk: a journey in insurance
Kelly Clark, head of risk at Dual, shares how visibility, mentoring, and inclusion helped her thrive in a male-dominated industry.
Addressing patterns that stop female insurers progression
Clarissa Montecillo, managing director of standards-setting body Acord, argues while experience can vary the patterns that stunt female insurer's career progression aren’t uncommon and warrant practical action.
Women in tech: visibility drives equality in insurance
Showing up, mentoring and amplifying voices helps create inclusive workplaces where women can thrive in Stem roles in insurance, according to Aishling Meyler, assistant vice president of technology at LexisNexis Risk Solutions.