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Penny Black’s Social Diary: Beazley’s support for ex-offenders
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Aon’s Dando says in-person mentoring is key for AI growth
Recognising the importance of hybrid and in-person work is central to AI innovation as well as being crucial to early careers development said AON’s chief broking officer Steve Dando.
Thinking differently about insurance’s neurodiverse talent
Emma Ann Hughes reveals how insurers are discovering that neurodiverse talent is not simply something to support, but a source of innovation, better judgement and stronger customer outcomes.
How dyslexia shapes Markel’s Manders’ thoughts and work
From processing differences to creative problem-solving, Mark Manders, senior business analyst at Markel UK and neurodiversity co-lead for Markel’s Inclusion Network, shares his experience of dyslexia in the workplace.
UK claims service hits new record high
Six out of eight general insurance business lines showed improvement when it comes to claims service in the second quarter, with only energy and marine declining, the latest data from Gracechurch revealed.
Diversity and Inclusion In Insurance Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
Insurance Post can reveal the businesses and individuals who have been shortlisted for the 2026 Diversity and Inclusion In Insurance Awards.
How does the London Market keep its edge post-Blueprint Two?
Following the shelving of Blueprint Two, Tom Luckham explores how the London market is learning from the successes and failures of the programme in order to transform the technical capabilities of the sector.
Ex-RSA leader Bryson returns as Simplyhealth MD
Simplyhealth has hired Sonya Bryson as managing director, more than a year after she stood down as MD of RSA’s joint commercial lines business to “pursue other opportunities”.
Markel’s Browning on people data as a business imperative
Insurance excels at using data to understand risk, but Jo Browning, chief people officer at Markel International, says too many firms still lack the trust needed to understand their own people.
Markel takes Allianz’s Nguyen for MD for specialty
Markel has named Doan Nguyen as managing director, specialty for its London Market operation, effective immediately.
Jensten’s Scottish presence; Munich Re’s miner product; Uinsure’s panel
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Best Insurance Employers to work for in 2026 revealed
QBE and Equipsme are the UK’s best large and small to medium-sized insurance respectively to work for respectively, according to Insurance Post’s Best Insurance Employers survey.
Time:To – Markel’s Mooney on staying ahead of the competition
Lee Mooney, managing director of Markel UK, recommends investing seriously in talent to stay ahead of rivals in the latest Insurance Post Time:To video.
Dive In 2026 opens registration for final festival year
Registration has opened for the final Dive In festival, with Lloyd’s famous diversity and inclusion event this year exploring how human skills and artificial intelligence can work together.
British Insurance Awards 2026 winners revealed
Triple winner QBE was crowned General Insurer of the Year and Dame Sue Langley, the Lady Mayor of the City of London, picked up the Achievement Award at the 2026 British Insurance Awards last night (8 July).
Shifting insurance claims from payout to prevention
As claims costs hit record highs, Fiona Nicolson examines how insurers are increasingly using data, technology and customer engagement to prevent losses before they occur.
Claims and Fraud Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
Today we can reveal the shortlist for the 2026 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards.
Convex’s MGA; Instanda’s launch; Aon’s claims officer
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Open GI’s partnership; Axa’s climate platform; Biba’s fresh face
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Markel restructures UK business ‘to facilitate growth’
Markel UK has named divisional director of broker, Jo Sykes, as divisional director for commercial lines as part of a restructure of its services division, Insurance Post can reveal.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: IWD marathon; Insurtech UK’s pastries
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.