Commercial
View from the top: Ardonagh Advisory’s Jaime Swindle on the power of connection
Jaime Swindle, CEO of Ardonagh Advisory’s UK commercial MGA, says connections forged at events like last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference can unlock a wealth of opportunities.
Big Interview: Clyde & Co’s merger with BLM
Ten months after the merger with BLM went live, Pam Kokoszka speaks to Clyde & Co’s Natalie Griffin, Chris Murray and Matthew Harrington about how it is going, and plans moving forward.
Insurers continue to grapple with rising costs for vehicle repairs
While property and motor claims’ post-Covid difficulties have begun to ease, the latter in particular are still presenting challenges to insurers, according to Zurich UK chief claims officer James Nicholson.
How a Supreme Court ruling could cause surge in claims against directors
Ben Gold, partner in RPC’s professional and financial risk team, explains how a recent Supreme Court case (BTI v Sequana) confirms company directors owe a duty to creditors if the company nears balance sheet or cash flow insolvency.
RSA turns to broker networks in pursuit of commercial lines growth
RSA is leaning heavily on its relationships with broker networks as it looks to grow its commercial lines business.
Complexity and cost of insuring Britain’s historic buildings
Forty years since the English Heritage rebranded to Historic England under Margaret Thatcher’s government, Pam Kokoszka explores the role the insurance industry plays in protecting listed buildings.
Industry lacks a ‘credible understanding of terrorism in the UK’
The insurance industry needs to brush up on its understanding of terrorism risk ahead of the expected passage of Martyn’s Law next spring, Pool Re has said.
Right Royal challenge facing the insurance industry
Editor's View: Emma Ann Hughes would like to go to a British Insurance Brokers' Association conference where all insurers have risen to the challenge of delivering great customer service.
Climate change activists target Biba conference
Protestors gathered outside the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester today (11 May), calling for insurers to refuse to back the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
Businesses urged not to pay ransomware demands by the National Cyber Security Centre
The CEO of National Cyber Security Centre, Lindy Cameron, has instructed companies not to pay ransom to cyber criminals and instead set up suitable defence systems.
Insurance Post Podcast: Power List Top 10
To find out who made it into the Top 10 of Insurance Post's Power List for 2023, make sure you listen to the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Movers and shakers who made Insurance Post’s Power List revealed
This year’s Insurance Post Power List provides a blueprint of what you need to do to achieve and succeed in today’s world.
Julie Page, Aon
Julie Page, chief executive of Aon UK, is one of only two women to make this year’s Insurance Post Power List – showing the industry is making steps rather than strides forward to becoming more diverse and inclusive.
Amanda Blanc, Aviva
When it came to influence and impact in insurance and wider society, nobody came close to Aviva Group chief executive Amanda Blanc in shaking up the industry this year.