Opinion
COP26 Q&A: Claudio Gienal, Axa
With the COP26 summit bringing parties together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Post caught up with Claudio Gienal, CEO for Axa UK and Ireland, to…
Bupa’s Patrick Watt on redefining wellbeing
Patrick Watt, commercial director at Bupa Global, shares his insight on how the pandemic has prompted a renewed focus on both physical and mental health for employees.
COP26 Blog: The future of ‘climate change’ insurance policies
Mayer Brown senior association Alys Jones and partner James Whitaker consider a growing desire and need for climate change cover.
COP26 Q&A: Adam Winslow, Aviva
With the COP26 summit bringing parties together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Post caught up with Adam Winslow, CEO of Aviva UK and Ireland General…
COP26 blog: Insurance industry has a powerful role to play to protect against flooding
As heads of state, environmental scientists and campaigners attend COP26, the insurance industry must adapt now to protect UK homes from the damaging effects of climate change, writes Andy Bord, CEO of Flood Re.
Trade Voice: Apil's Neil McKinley on why a total ban on cold calling would be an easy win for the government
Neil McKinley, president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, argues that cold calls are far more than just a nuisance and that restrictions introduced in 2018 do not go far enough.
Blog: Cyber’s new vista
CFC cyber claims director Roger Francis reflects on this year’s Microsoft Exchange Server hack.
Gallagher’s Neil Hodgson on supply chain risks
Neil Hodgson, managing director of risk management at Gallagher, outlines the important role the insurance sector can play in helping businesses manage supply chain risks.
Editor’s comment: Managers need to talk about the menopause
My son recently became a teenager, although he’s had the attitude already for some time, and along with the grey hairs that this brings I was reminded of my own aging when a friend quipped that all I have to look forward to now is the menopause.
Lockdown customer champion: Johnny Timpson
Johnny Timpson tells Post why the pandemic put the importance of the Access to Insurance mission on steroids and the challenges it faced coming to fruition as the Covid crisis hit.
Blog: The future of pet insurance under the FCA
New Financial Conduct Authority rules for home and motor insurance could signal a change in the pet insurance industry in future, unless the market can act ahead of time, blogs Mark Colonnese, director of Aquarium Software.
Lockdown customer champion: James Blackham, By Miles
By Miles CEO James Blackham was outspoken on premium refunds for motor customers under Covid-19. The insurtech boss tells Post why he felt the issue needed to be tackled – and why he is not finished yet.
Pen’s Nick Wright on why scale matters to the modern MGA
Media headlines about the managing general agent market have recently taken a welcome turn, from all the talk of capacity crunch and crisis to a message of renewed and rising confidence, observes Nick Wright, chief business development officer at Pen…
Briefing: John Lewis home insurance ad’s path of destruction
John Lewis' home insurance advert has caused a storm but the real eyesore is the reaction to it, argues Post news editor Jen Frost.
Blog: Basement floods pose challenges for HNW adjusters
Loss adjusters saw claims of more than £1m after July floods hit London basements. James Long, Criterion Adjusters managing director, explains why these were so costly.
Blog: ‘The personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland is in a mess’ - Discuss
The debate about the personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland is a combination of big political forces, small political points-scoring and, perhaps, some missed opportunities, argue BLM director Alistair Kinley and partner Patrick Connolly,…
Ageas’ Adam Beckett on normal
Having moved away from the 2020 parlance of ‘unprecedented’, there is a phrase that seems to be creeping into our everyday language – normalisation, whatever that is, says Adam Beckett, chief distribution officer at Ageas UK.
Editor's comment: The ups and downs of 2020
2020 was a year of ups and downs for everyone. The Covid-19 pandemic struck, lockdowns began, and many were separated from loved ones. But kindness prevailed, communities were reunited, people met and talked to their neighbours. Home schooling took its…
Penny Black's Social World: October 2021
Employee recognition, volunteering, family reunions and a golf tournament
Blog: The villain of the piece - Insurers cannot bear the risk of ESG change alone
Insurers have the opportunity to help drive global change but they cannot do it alone, blogs Kennedys partner Fleur Rochester.
Hiscox’s Andrew Mitchell on making an exhibition again at long last
The fine art market is in resurgence after a bleak 18 months and the bumper calendar of blockbuster shows will enable Lloyd’s to show its unique value, says Hiscox UK line underwriter for art and private clients Andrew Mitchell.
BGL’s Mark Townsend on why the biggest industry change will lead to new opportunities
Mark Townsend, managing director of motor and home at BGL Insurance, details how pricing regulation changes give the industry an exciting chance to prove it is customer centric, earn trust, and alter perceptions once and for all.
Trade Voice: LMA's Lee Elliston on why the London market needs to act now to close the claims talent gap
Lee Elliston, claims director of the Lloyd's Market Association, warns that Lloyd's and the London markets risk a skills and talent crisis unless efforts to transform processes and attract younger professionals are made now.
Blog: An insurance fraud reset is needed
The way that the industry approaches fraud needs to continue to evolve, argues Handl Group chief commercial officer Chris Chatterton.