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This Week: Getting stuff done
Helios has (almost) done his work and got the week done. Probably because he has an oven ready plan. To leave the working week and enter the weekend.
All-party insurance group chair Craig Tracey returned to parliament with record majority
Insurance broker turned Conservative parliamentarian Craig Tracey was returned as the MP for North Warwickshire in yesterday’s general election.
Amanda Blanc joins insurtech Trov as senior adviser
Former Zurich CEO for EMEA and global banking partnerships and Axa UK and Ireland CEO, Amanda Blanc is joining insurtech Trov as a senior adviser.
Analysis: What's on the horizon for 2020?
For an industry that strives to understand and manage risk, uncertainty is not something that is relished. But with some market hardening, a final report from the Financial Conduct Authority on pricing practices and the possibility of Brexit all on the…
Premium Credit names chief risk officer
Premium Credit has appointed James Wilson as chief risk officer.
Allianz appoints UK IT director
David Richards has been named as Allianz’s UK IT director.
Rising Star: Shaun Towner, MPW Insurance Brokers
After completing two CII qualifications in quick succession, Shaun Towner has already risen through the ranks to the position of account executive
Guernsey Finance CEO steps down
Guernsey Finance CEO Dominic Wheatley is set to step down in June next year after five years in the role.
Ex-Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale joins Clyde & Co board
Former Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale and ex-Grant Thornton US CEO Stephen Chipman will join Clyde & Co's management board on 1 January.
Blog: Aviva, ERS, ? … What Amanda Blanc did next
Her appointment as a NED of Aviva triggered one former colleague to boast 'It’s coming home, it’s coming home, insurance is coming home'. Jonathan Swift reflects on what lies ahead for Amanda Blanc here, at ERS and where she might pop up next.
Richard Rowney steps down as LV CEO
Richard Rowney has stepped down as CEO of LV and will leave the insurer at the end of the year after 13 years at the company.
Saga names incoming CEO
Saga has appointed Euan Sutherland as the groups incoming CEO, with effect from 6 January 2020, as Lance Batchelor retires.
Hiscox's Bob Thaker on why strong company culture is key to success
What You Do Is Who You Are is the latest business blockbuster hitting bookshelves in time for Christmas. Perhaps the Chartered Insurance Institute should consider making a bulk order says Bob Thaker, Hiscox UK’s CEO, as a way to remind everyone that long…
Q&A: Graham Smart, The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
Graham Smart has replaced Luke Exford as president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters. He spoke to Hiriyti Bairu about how loss adjusting has evolved over the years and the challenges facing the sector.
This month: Discount rate, driverless vehicles and digitalisation
As 2019 draws to an end, everyone is thinking about what the new year may hold for them, whether it's an exciting new job or simply committing to some small lifestyle changes. One person who has set some plans in motion for 2020 is former Zurich and Axa…
NFU Mutual names Jon Cawley's successor
NFU Mutual appointed Paul Branch as head of claims, following Jon Cawley’s departure earlier this year.
Lemonade hires chief marketing officer
US-based insurtech Lemonade has hired Jeff Brooks as chief marketing officer.
Penny Black's Social World: December 2019
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, keeping safe on the roads, and embracing flexible working
Arch appoints Stuart Danskin as UK regional underwriting director
Arch Insurance has made Stuart Danskin director of underwriting for its UK regional division, which was formed at the start of this year.
Chubb promotes Louise Joyce to head of industry practices
Chubb has promoted Louise Joyce to head of industry practices for the UK & Ireland, succeeding Karen Strong who has left the business.
Amanda Blanc lands second NED role
Amanda Blanc will join specialist motor insurer ERS as a non-executive director on 2 January 2020.
BBC NED Shirley Garrood no longer a director at Esure
Former Esure deputy chair Shirley Garrood is no longer a director at the insurer, Post can reveal.
Blog: If the market is serious about stamping out harassment it cannot reward bad behaviour
For a market suffering from serious reputation issues when will insurance learn it must start making serious changes?
Interview: William Stovin, Markel International
As Markel International gears up for more growth across its national markets business and looks to build on its presence in Europe, Jen Frost spoke to Markel International president William Stovin about the history of the business and why Brexit has…