Opinion
Briefing: Could Black Lives Matter's landmark purge trigger a brand rethink for some well-known insurers?
As Black Lives Matter activists target statues and landmarks baring the names of historical figures they argue held questionable views, Insurance Post content director Jonathan Swift asks whether this could have ramifications for some of the UK's most…
Briefing: Have insurers thrown brokers under the bus on BI?
There have always been points of conflict in the insurer and broker relationship but this week that reached a new low as RSA offered up Marsh as a human shield in its battle to avoid payment of business interruption claims for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Editor's comment: Strength in numbers
As Post celebrated its 180th birthday this year we’ve looked back at how the sector and the publication have weathered changes in technology, regulation and not least two world wars.
My other life: Chris Leith, teacher
When not working as client services director for Sedgwick, Chris Leith travels all over the world teaching English.
Insurance Monitor: Past, present and future: Lloyd's, legacies and leaving lockdown
In this month’s column, David Worsfold looks at insurance past, present and future in light of the pandemic and the recent Black Lives Matter protests.
Briefing: Aviva on the money on executive pay
Aviva’s advice on executive pay and corporate governance and responsibility is bang on the money.
Briefing: EC3's 'Plantation Place' – Insurers back renaming as London’s Square Mile faces up to slavery links
When the Black Lives Matters movement blew up in the UK following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota I wondered how long it would take before the insurance sector came under the spotlight.
Rising Star: Jake Finlay, Sedgwick UK
Coming from a background of herding sheep in the Falklands and rearing calves in Northern Ireland, Jake Finlay didn’t want to lose his rural ties after university. He now works on agricultural claims in the South East
Briefing: FCA’s business interruption test case – misreading the room
Reactions to Tuesday’s Financial Conduct Authority business interruption hearing suggest that insurers – or at least their lawyers – may be misreading the room.
Aston Lark's Peter Blanc on why a hard market is an opportunity for brokers
It always seems that when brokers want to be able to provide clients with reductions in costs to help see them through challenging times, the underwriters in the market are facing their own harsh realities and are forced to start insisting on rate…
Aon's Charles Alberts on reshaping the world of work with health and wellbeing at its core
Despite contagious disease experts and high-profile figures warning of the risk of a pandemic for years, the Covid-19 epidemic caught the world unawares, writes Charles Alberts, head of health management at Aon.
My life in quarantine: The BDMA's Covid-19 heroes
The British Damage Management Association is honouring members from the damage management industry who have gone the extra mile for policyholders, clients and their local community during the Covid-19 pandemic, whether that is continuing restoring…
Briefing: Pat Gallagher’s anti-racism pledge – Simon Matson, Vyvienne Wade and the elephant in the room
It's a positive step that the industry says it is taking a stand against racism and discrimination, but one pledge, in particular, feels somewhat hollow given recent events.
Briefing: Lemonade’s IPO plans – losses, lines, Lloyd's and 'love'
Lemonade will seek to raise up to $100m (£78.5m) via an initial public offering, with its prospectus shedding snippets of insight into its past, present and future.
Bupa's Alex Perry on driving innovation in response to Covid-19
This pandemic is and has been extremely challenging for many people and organisations and, according to Alex Perry, CEO of Bupa Insurance UK, while all of us have had to adapt quickly its mark will be felt for years to come.
Editor's comment: It's all about the money
Money won’t make you happy or so they say. Despite this it seems there are more idioms about money than almost anything else and for the many insurtechs reaching maturity and especially for those starting off money is a very key factor.
Briefing: Business interruption insurance – reported ‘u-turns’ have yet to prove significant
Some insurers have now decided to pay up on business interruption policies, the regulator has said, but just how much of an impact do these 'u-turns' really have on the BI situation and consumer confidence?
Briefing: Aon pay cuts – let’s not mistake consent for approval
Aon UK chief operating officer Nathan Shanaghy and the rest of the leadership team may have been left “humbled” by staff responses to global pay cuts, but that doesn’t mean the broker hasn’t served its workforce up a raw deal.
Insurance Monitor: Can the industry regain control?
In this month’s column, David Worsfold looks at the industry’s stumbling response to Covid-19, the investigation fees travel insurers may face and why Brexit needs to move back up the boardroom agenda
Trade Voice: Malcolm Hyde of CILA on staying relevant
The executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, Malcolm Hyde, offers a guided tour of how the association came into being, its ongoing dedication to professional standards and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
My other life: Graham Card, band member
When not working as a senior management consultant at WCL, Graham Card spends his free time performing with his rock band in a local pub.
An open letter to John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s of London
Nir Kossovsky, CEO of Steel City Re, pens an open letter to John Neal, CEO of Lloyd's of London, on the reputational crisis facing the insurance industry.
My life in quarantine: QBE's Chris Wallace on fundraising efforts to support dementia sufferers
Chris Wallace, executive director for European markets at QBE, shares his experience on working on the Insurance United Against Dementia campaign alongside other IUAD board members are lobbying various groups, volunteering and doing self-isolation…
Allianz's Simon McGinn on sustainability
With nations forced into lockdown, economies struggling and health systems under extreme pressure, the Covid-19 pandemic is one of the biggest challenges any of us has ever faced. But the crisis could also prove to be a much-needed catalyst for action on…