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Trade Voice: What’s changed since 1886?
As we approach the third anniversary of the London riots, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is submitting its response to the consultation Reform of the Riot Damages Act 1886.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 24/31 July 2014
Broking luminary Ashwin Mistry’s combination of personality and industry gravitas stands him in good stead to serve with distinction as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 17 July 2014
Penny was star-struck at the British Insurance Awards last week, and not just because she was within spitting distance of comedian Bill Bailey.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 10 July 2014
Penny is a firm believer in self-congratulation – why shouldn’t one be rewarded with a piece of dark-chocolate brownie topped with crème fraiche for taking the stairs instead of the lift?
Penny Speed Meets... Paul Havenhand, head of insurance and travel, the Post Office
Penny meets the Post Office's head of insurance and travel, Paul Havenhand
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 3 July 2014
Penny was lucky enough to spend a splendid day quaffing champagne and eating lobster while watching the tennis at Wimbledon last week.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 26 June 2014
Penny is no slouch when it comes to sports. She once played a mighty fine game of boules at the 1900 Paris Olympics, don’t you know?
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 19 June 2014
Penny was shocked to see that one Chinese insurer would not be offering ‘World Cup elimination insurance’ to England fans as the tournament kicked off last week.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 12 June 2014
It was with a slight tinge of disappointment that Penny learnt she had not made the cut for a financial journalist squad to face an Aviva football team at Norwich City’s home ground last week.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 5 June 2014
Penny’s cockles were well and truly warmed this week to see victims of this winter’s flooding in Somerset band together in support of those hit by similar events in the Balkans.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 22/29 May 2014
Penny loves a jaunt, so gleefully dusted off her carriage and headed to Manchester last week for the Biba conference.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 15 May 2014
As a faithful dress code follower, Penny was horrified at the wide-ranging interpretation of ‘cocktail attire’ on display at the recent Headline Money Awards.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 8 May 2014
Penny was thrilled to run into Allied World’s Julian James this week, and by the sounds of it, she was lucky to get any time with the Swiss-based firm’s European president.
Penny Speed Meets... Barry O'Neill, managing director of home and legacy, Allianz UK
Penny meets Allianz's managing director of home and legacy Barry O'Neill
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 24 April/1 May 2014
As a keen racegoer, Penny is always on the lookout for tips from some of the industry’s top bosses, some of whom have racehorses of their own.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 17 April 2014
At Post’s Claims Club, Axa’s head of liability claims John Dacey said that anecdotally, insurers are witnessing a rise in claimants representing themselves.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 10 April 2014
Penny is a massive prankster, and loves it when these things come off without a hitch.
Penny Speed meets... Mark Smith, director – claims, Topmark Claims Management
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Career development: Allianz Insurance's retail business granted chartered status
Allianz Insurance's retail business has been awarded chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 27 March 2014
Penny was happily discussing sporting hobbies with US Risk UK boss Mike Lobb this week, when things took a turn for the sinister.
Career development: BHSF retains community gong at Midlands Business Awards
Health insurer BHSF has been handed an award for corporate commitment to its community for the second year running.
Career development: BIA young achiever White handed expanded Allianz engineering role
The winner of 2013's British Insurance Award for young achiever of the year has been handed a new role as engineering underwriting account manager at Allianz.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 20 March 2014
Penny doesn’t appreciate being told where to devour a lunch of cucumber finger sandwiches, so it’s just as well she doesn’t work at the Bank of England.