Opinion
GRP's Mike Bruce explains how trade sales with overseas buyers will boost the UK broking sector
Private equity has long reigned supreme in the UK broking market, but now with US broker Brown & Brown making its first acquisition in the UK, Mike Bruce, group CEO at Global Risk Partners, explains how this change in ownership could strengthen local and…
Briefing: Keep the sexism out of it - we're only fans of insurance
The insurance industry cannot allow itself to slide further back into boys' club ways after a Covid hiatus, argues Post news editor Jen Frost.
Trade Voice: Airmic's Julia Graham on how captives can help organisations to manage risk in uncertain times
As the turbulence in the world increases and throws up new – and different – risks, now is the time for captives to undergo a renaissance, argues Airmic CEO Julia Graham.
Blog: Effective innovation is driven by key initiatives, as well as visible leadership, clear direction and planning
Long-term thinking is key to business success, but as Harvey Wade, founder and managing director of Innovate 21, explains, more key ingredients are required to make innovation work.
Ageas' Adam Clarke on inflation pushing up insurance prices
With inflation at front of mind for everyone, Adam Clarke, chief underwriting officer at Ageas Insurance, explains why its only a matter of time before insurance customers feel the pinch too.
Briefing: Lloyd’s finally proves its mettle on harassment clampdown with record fine
Lloyd’s of London has now proved it is willing to walk the walk as it fined Atrium £1m over harassment and bullying charges.
ESG blog: Valuing water – delivering access to water, sanitation and hygiene in Northern India
Looking at the S in ESG, Suzanne Scatliffe, global sustainability director at Axa XL, explains how the insurer is working with Water Aid to improve the quality of people’s lives by providing clean water, decent toilets and improved hygiene.
ESG Blog: Follow the Green Claims Code
Andrew Waddelove, head of sustainability at LV general insurance, looks at substantiating ESG claims, and considers what the Green Claims Code means for the insurance industry.
Briefing: Ukraine - A sensitivity reminder
Journalists aren’t widely known for being beacons of sensitivity – but sometimes even we can be shocked.
60 seconds with... Roxanne Thornhill, Charles Taylor Adjusting
Roxanne Thornhill, associate director at Charles Taylor Adjusting, tells Post why she'd like to learn how to make pottery, and the one fact about her that would surprise her colleagues.
ESG Blog: On the trail of green regulation and reporting
With the new rules expected to come into force in 2022, which will make ESG reporting compulsory for big companies, Allianz's head of strategy and propositions Glen Clarke, considers what companies will need to do to account not just for their own…
ESG Exchange Q&A 2: How are insurers enabling their employees and partners to be green?
As part of our ESG Exchange fortnight, Post spoke to Ageas, Aviva, LV and Zurich to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping their employees, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance…
PIB Group's Brendan McManus on how to get deals and acquisitions right
Brendan McManus, CEO at the PIB Group, understands why people can see acquisitive growth as being like a hamster wheel, but explains that through investing in verticals, products, people and technology it can be more like an exhilarating rollercoaster…
Blog: Insurtech – the power to make ESG happen
The Insurtech domain will be the driving force behind ESG for the insurance sector, writes Sam Evans, founding partner of Eos Venture Partners, a strategic insurtech venture capital fund.
ESG Blog: Insurers must make the move towards carbon neutral in 2022
The COP26 conference has prompted the insurance industry to look more closely at its carbon footprint and explore ways to reduce emissions. But are those in the insurance sector really committed to making tangible changes to become carbon neutral, or is…
ESG Blog: Companies must disclose environmental, social and governance procedures and manage liability risks
Sylvie Gallage-Alwis, Paris partner, and Kate Gee, London counsel at Signature Litigation, consider how the impact of liability and litigation risks, and environmental, social and governance issues will affect insurers.
60 seconds with... Chris Dent, IFM Insurance Brokers
August National Golf Club and Shakespeare's Globe circa the early 1600s are both dream destinations for IFM Insurance Brokers account executive Chris Dent, but he wouldn't be caught dead anywhere wearing a roll neck jumper.
ESG Exchange Q&A 1: How are insurers helping their staff and partners to be green?
As part of Post's ESG Exchange fortnight we spoke to Allianz, Axa, Bupa and RSA to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping staff, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance practises.
IWD 2022: Time to stop talking action and start taking action
On International Women's Day 2022, Alexandra Foster, director for insurance, wealth management and financial services at BT, looks at what is happening to women in insurance, and at how if women played the same role as men in the labour market, the…
Axa's Jon Walker looks at how insurers can do more to support SMEs
Small and medium enterprises are integral to communities across the UK. If insurers take the time to understand the challenges that these businesses face then they will be better placed to adapt and respond to their needs, says Jon Walker, executive…
ESG Blog: How should insurers decarbonise their portfolios in 2022?
Christophe Herpet, deputy head of fixed income, and Laurent Clavel, head of Axa IM Quant Lab, Axa Investment Managers, mull what insurers should expect as they decarbonise their portfolios.
Penny Black's Social World: March 2022
Nurturing nature, a fare share for food and a marathon man
Editor's comment: Lost in a data pothole
It is probably safe to say most of us have broken the odd law – I’m sure many tried an alcoholic drink before they were 18 or have made an illegal turn on the road.
Blog: Don't risk playing with fire over insurance claims
Over recent years, insurance claims for fire-related incidents have grown significantly. James Mountain, sales and marketing director at Fire Shield Systems, explores the factors influencing the rising fire risks and discusses how insurers can strengthen…