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Blog: The death of the chief digital officer
As dead as a CDO-do; terrible pun, but with Andrew Brem departing as chief digital officer at Aviva and not being replaced, Jonathan Swift mulls whether this job title will soon be going the way of this flightless bird
Swinton CEO departs following Ardonagh acquisition
Gilles Normand has stepped down from the CEO job at Swinton following its acquisition by Ardonagh.
FSCS CEO to step down
Mark Neale CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, will step down from his role.
Ageas insurance CEO departs in management shakeup
Ageas has restructured its senior management, resulting in the departure of insurance CEO François-Xavier Boisseau as well as other senior figures.
Aviva’s head of digital departs the business
Aviva’s head of digital Andrew Brem has left the insurer and will not be replaced.
Marsh's Ailsa King on including mental health in diversity agenda
Insurance has progressed on diversity but stigma persists around mental health, writes Ailsa King, chief client officer, Marsh UK & Ireland, calling on the industry to create supportive workplaces.
Mark Wilson steps down as Aviva CEO
Mark Wilson has stepped down as CEO of Aviva after completing a ‘turnaround phase’ at the company.
This Month in Post: Top 100 teachings
My first three weeks reporting on the insurance industry has taught me how broad the sector is. Covering the claims beat I'm expecting to be learning more about escape of water, floods and storms. Our Top 100 UK insurers ranking has already shown me how…
Penny Black's social world: October 2018
Ascending the Alps, relaunching rugby and seven marathons in seven days
Editor's comment: More hugs, less AI
This weekend, three generations of my family watched the Netflix original film Next Gen - a family version of I, Robot - where robots did anything and everything.
Brit executive chairman Mark Cloutier departs for Aspen
Brit executive chairman Mark Cloutier is leaving the Lloyd’s insurer, to become CEO and chairman of Aspen
Rising Star: Fionn Cronin, Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions
While doing his masters in data science and analytics, Fionn Cronin's curiosity in modelling was sparked and he embarked on a career which has seen him become innovation lead and statistical modeller at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions in a short time.
Dive In: Insurance companies urged to support social mobility
Human resources departments in the insurance industry need to start supporting social mobility in the same way they’ve been promoting gender balance and ethnic diversity, a Dive In panel heard.
Pioneer names former XL Catlin CEO as boss
Former XL Catlin UK CEO Andrew McMellin has been named CEO of Pioneer Underwriters.
Axa XL announces replacement for Paul Jardine
Paul Greensmith has been appointed CEO of the newly-formed company Axa XL, replacing Paul Jardine.
Zurich CUO takes on RSA UK role
RSA has hired Zurich's Adrian Sweeney as the chief underwriting officer for its UK corporate and international business.
My other life: Assistant football referee - David Roome, NMU Glasgow
David Roome, development underwriter at NMU Glasgow, officiates as football assistant referee
Saga appoints James Quin as CFO
Saga has hired Zurich's James Quin as chief financial officer.
Marsh appoints UK corporate CEO
Marsh has appointed Alistair Fraser as CEO of its UK corporate division and Joe Grogan as the chairman of Marsh Ireland.
Argo selects Harris for Asia and Europe role
Lloyd's international specialty underwriter and reinsurer the Argo Group has appointed former AIG director Matt Harris to lead the company’s Europe and Asia operations
Guidewire swoops for Aon's global analytics CEO Mang to lead new unit
Former Aon global analytics CEO Paul Mang is joining software provider Guidewire to head up a new analytics unit.
2018 Insurance Marketing & PR Awards: Full list of winners
LV was acclaimed as the Insurance Brand of the Year at last night’s Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
Fadata replaces CEO in planned turnaround
Exclusive: Fadata has replaced its CEO amid a planned turnaround for the struggling policy administration firm.
Incoming Lloyd’s CEO John Neal will start next month
Former QBE CEO John Neal will take over the role of Lloyd’s CEO next month, the Corporation confirmed.