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Throwback Thursday: Manchester bomb blast
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to July 1996 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when insurers were counting the cost of the Manchester bomb blast.
What claims professionals should focus on amid the AI hype
Trade Voice: John Bissell, executive director for the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, breaks down where claims professionals should be focussing their attention amid the rise of artificial intelligence.
Diary of an Insurer: Zurich's Charles Bush
Charles Bush, head of large and complex claims at Zurich UK, heads to Westminster to discuss the Building Safety Act and the government’s response to flood risk and catches up with the Community Wood Recycling Partnership in Brighton.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Donna Klopp’s triumph ; Aviva’s Madness
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Why insurance needs to lead the green steel transition
View from the Top: Ben Kinder, chief underwriting officer at Tokio Marine GX, argues steel’s green transition is being held back by insurers being brought in too late into the picture.
Throwback Thursday: Internet fears; Axa’s trade push
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to July 1996 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when insurers feared the internet and Axa was pushing into the tradesperson’s sector.
Why treating insurance like bin bags is a fraud risk
Trade Voice: Matthew Connell, director of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute, argues treating insurance like any other commoditised purchase could push customers into fraud, wittingly or not.
Diary of an Insurer: Hood’s Ryan Fuller
Ryan Fuller, associate director of travel at Hood Group, explores artificial intelligence-driven operational initiatives for travel insurance and reserves Thursday mornings for a relaxed breakfast with his wife.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Aviva’s gala; sweet Peach treat
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Why partnerships matter now more than ever
View from the Top: Alex Ktenidis, chief distribution officer for Allianz Commercial, reflects on the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference and why strong partnerships are like successful marriages.
Throwback Thursday: Motor insurer lambasts shopping around
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to June 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when a motor insurer’s chairman was moaning about consumers shopping around for cover.
Diary of an Insurer: Konsileo’s David Sedgeley
David Sedgeley, chief commercial officer of Konsileo, kicks off his week with a walk along the old railway line on the Isle of Wight, catches up with a client over a cup of tea, and prepares for KonsileoCon.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: CII lounge with a legacy
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Why the industry’s talent should match its relevance
View from the Top: Vicky Carter, chairman, international capital solutions at Guy Carpenter, argues that insurance has never been more relevant, and its talent should match it.
Throwback Thursday: Trade union days
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to June 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when the Guild of Insurance Officials reflected on its history as the sector’s trade union.
Why tackling ghost broking will require a balanced approach
Trade Voice: Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, breaks down why addressing the scourge of ghost broking will require a unified response from insurers, regulators, tech firms, and government.
Diary of an Insurer: Woodgate & Clark’s Sarah Durkin
Sarah Durkin, director of investigation services at Woodgate & Clark, meets an elderly couple who have lost jewellery, takes her 12-year-old labrador for a leisurely ‘sniff’, and prepares to share her fraud wisdom.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Metal Meets Marsh; Haggie’s buffet
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Case for a more connected future for insurance
View from the Top: Jason Richards, CEO for the UK & Ireland at Swiss Re, ponders the exciting future that could be ahead for the industry if it successfully harnesses digital transformation.
Throwback Thursday: Major insurer’s EU fears
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to June 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when the chair of General Accident raised concerns about European Union red tape.
Diary of an Insurer: Zurich’s Iain Brumpton
Iain Brumpton, head of engineering at Zurich UK, juggles site visits, team mentoring, recruitment, AI innovation, sustainability initiatives with watching The Traitors.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: CII’s Paddington pitstop; Arch’s bunnies
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Throwback Thursday: CII CEO praised
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to June 1971 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when the Chartered Insurance Institute's CEO retired prompting reflections on his legacy.
Why the Financial Services and Markets Bill is a chance to reset regulation
Trade Voice: David Otudeko, director of regulation at the Association of British Insurers, breaks down why the government's new financial services bill is a chance to refresh the map of regulation.