Interview
Big Interview: Wakam’s Olivier Jaillon
Jonathan Swift catches up with Wakam chief executive, and self-proclaimed rock’n’roll blockchain fan, Olivier Jaillon, to discuss the evolution of the go-to market for many insurtechs and brands seeking to sell embedded insurance.
Big Interview: David Ross, Cila
Only six months after taking the role of executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, David Ross sat down with Pamela Kokoszka to discuss Cila’s vision, taking the institute forward, and giving the profession a voice.
Q&A: Allianz Commercial’s Catherine Dixon
Allianz Commercial’s chief underwriting officer Catherine Dixon reveals how to underwrite in a high inflationary environment and grow the renewable energy sector.
Big Interview: Crawford CEO Verma on averting the silver tsunami
Stepping up to the hotseat at the beginning of the pandemic might have initially phased him, but Crawford group CEO Rohit Verma tells Jonathan Swift how embracing technology, local empowerment, and being alive to the ‘silver tsunami’ has seen him make…
Ransomware gets the headlines, but it is not the top cyber exposure says CFC’s Nelson
CFC Underwriting’s cyber development leader, Lindsey Nelson says that while media interest in ransomware remains high, it is not the most frequent exposure seen in the SME cyber space.
Interview: Peter Elliot on why he gave up the insurance boardroom to drive aid ambulances to Ukraine
To mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine Jonathan Swift spoke to retired insurance marketing veteran Peter Elliot about how the conflict changed his life.
Q&A: Nicola Critchley, Foil
Nicola Critchley, partner at DWF, and president of Foil since November 2022, catches up with Insurance Post to discuss what she hopes to achieve during her time as president, what is on the agenda for 2023, and how the body will support member firms and…
Q&A: Zurich’s Steve Collinson
Steve Collinson, chief human resources officer at Zurich, reveals how roles are evolving, insists more remote working isn't creating a skills gap and explores why it is tricky to recruit data analysts.
Q&A: Simon Pemberton, Gallagher Bassett
Simon Pemberton, CEO of Gallagher Bassett ,caught up with Insurance Post to speak about claims trends, recruiting talent and plans for the business in the year ahead.
Big Interview: QBE's Jason Harris on the challenges facing insurers
Jason Harris, CEO of QBE International, sits down with Insurance Post to discuss leveraging internal talent, supporting businesses transitioning to net zero and the challenges insurers face in an uncertain world.
Q&A: IFB director, Ursula Jallow
Newly appointed director of the Insurance Fraud Bureau, Ursula Jallow, spoke to Insurance Post about her plans to lead the industry's collective fight against fraud.
Interview: Simon Matson, Gallagher
Scott McGee catches up with Gallagher’s EMEA CEO Simon Matson to reflect on the broker’s expansion and how the business benefitted from a rival’s failed merger attempt
Interview: Gary Duggan, Tesco Underwriting
Tesco Underwriting CEO Gary Duggan sat down with Pamela Kokoszka to discuss the Ageas buyout, the plans for the business, meeting customer expectations, and his passion for improving diversity within the insurance industry.
Q&A: Marc Sweeney, Cila
Davies’ Marc Sweeney was appointed as president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters in September, replacing Helena Evans. He spoke to Post about his plans for the next year, how his experience as a chartered psychologist will help him in his…
Interview: Hannah Gurga, ABI
The ABI's new director general, who started her role in February, speaks to Scott McGee about her ambitions for the industry, being the best advocate for insurance, and her hopes when it comes to working with the new Prime Minister.
Interview: John O’Roarke and Ronan McCann, HF (formerly Horwich Farrelly)
Having overseen a name change from Horwich Farrelly, CEO Ronan McCann and chairman John O’Roarke explain how the rebranded HF is shaping up for a future of diversification, M&A and staff ownership as it looks to become the Admiral of the legal sector.
Interview: Ken Norgrove, RSA
Harry Curtis spoke to Ken Norgrove, RSA UK and international CEO, about life after being acquired by Intact, winning over brokers and the insurer’s technology overhaul.
Q&A: Malcolm Hyde, formerly of the CILA
Former executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, Malcolm Hyde caught up with Post to discuss how the loss-adjusting sector has changed over the years, the impact of technology and climate change, and how treating customers fairly…
Q&A: Waseem Malik, Aviva
Recently appointed chief claims officer at Aviva, Waseem Malik caught up with Post to chat about his move from Axa, the simplification and digitalisation of claims function at Aviva, and the impact of inflation and the supply chain shortage crisis.
Interview: Steve Treloar, Allianz Personal and LV General Insurance
Post catches up with Allianz Personal and LV General Insurance CEO Steve Treloar a year on from the insurer's restructure to reflect on building the UK's biggest personal lines insurer, plans for further growth, and the shifting needs of brokers.
Q&A: Sarah Murrow, Allianz Trade
Allianz Trade UK & Ireland CEO Sarah Murrow speaks to Post about her first year at the helm, dropping the Euler Hermes name, and the role that credit insurance can play as a post-Covid-19 growth tool.
Q&A: Kirsten Early, McLarens
After a year in the role, Kirsten Early global head of third-party administration at Mclarens, tells Post about how the role of TPAs is evolving and McLarens ambitions for its TPA offering.
Q&A: DCI Tom Hill, Ifed
Detective chief inspector Tom Hill replaced detective superintendent Edelle Michaels as head of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department last month. He spoke to Post about how his previous career in finance sector will benefit his role with Ifed, how…
Q&A: Mark Bower-Dyke and Crescens George, Wiser Academy
Insurance specialist learning provider Wiser Academy recently gained an ‘Outstanding’ award from Ofsted. Crescens George, CEO, and Mark Bower-Dyke, chairman, tell Post about the importance of formal qualifications to gain entry to the industry, and their…