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Penny Black’s Social Diary: Insurtech UK’s pizza; Clearspeed’s sunglasses
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.
Insurers boost family policies as board ethnic diversity slips
The number of providers offering family-friendly policies at the end of 2024 rose significantly compared with 2023, while board-level representation of ethnic minority groups has fallen, according to new data from the Association of British Insurers.
Diary of an Insurer: NFU Mutual’s James Trevis
When he isn’t deep in strategy meetings shaping the future of cyber insurance for SMEs, James Trevis, NIS portfolio manager and cyber specialist at NFU Mutual, is out on his bike, enjoying a drink with friends, or travelling with in his campervan.
Die Hard: Who is insurance’s answer to John McClane?
Content Director's View: Putting aside the argument about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not, Jonathan Swift asks if you have ever wondered who would be the insurance equivalent to NYPD cop turned terrorist plot spoiler John McClane?
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Cybercube’s tea; Dual’s dahlias
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.
Insurers target call centre job cuts as tech adoption advances
A report has suggested Allianz Partners is looking to get rid of call centre staff, while Post understands Markerstudy is also considering its call centre personnel numbers over the next few years.
My Mum, Alzheimer’s, and the importance of IUAD’s Day
Nigel Walsh, global head of insurance at cloud-based platform ServiceNow, shares his family’s rapid and painful experience of Alzheimer’s and why Insurance United Against Dementia’s Day (27 November) holds deeper meaning for him this year.
Big Interview: Hugh Kennaway, President of Cila
From jumping out of planes to global energy loss adjuster and volunteer police constable, new Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters president Hugh Kennaway is a man with a mission: to expand the reach of the professional body.
60 Seconds With... ICAB’s Brandon Murtagh
Brandon Murtagh, operations director of Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau, shares his hedge-trimming woes, dreams of market trading and hopes for a bucket-list Champions League Final.
FCA’s Sheldon Mills to exit regulator
Sheldon Mills, executive director of consumers and competition at the Financial Conduct Authority, is set to leave the City watchdog.
Teens see cyber risks clearly – but don’t know insurance basics
Today’s teenagers understand the risks that will shape the insurance market of 2045 but are confused about the cover they need today, research has revealed.
Diary of an Insurer: Zurich’s Louise Griffiths
For Louise Griffiths, trading underwriter for Zurich UK, no two days are ever quite the same working in Wales and the south-west region, from growing her own fruit and vegetables to hosting roundtables.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: IQUW’s kitchen; Aon’s sliders
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.
Zurich’s Clayton named IFB chair
Zurich UK’s Scott Clayton has been named chair of the Insurance Fraud Bureau, with effect from 1 January 2026.
Why Ecclesiastical’s Carey is running to fight dementia
Behind every dementia statistic is a family like Dave Carey’s, managing director of intermediary of Ecclesiastical, which is why he is supporting Insurance Day for Dementia – and running 100km in his mum’s memory – to help fund research, support services…
Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Award winners revealed
Tara Foley, CEO of Axa UK & Ireland, has been named Diversity & Inclusion Leader of the Year at Insurance Post’s Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards 2025.
Big Interview: Simon McGinn, CEO of Dual UK
Simon McGinn, CEO of Dual UK, is betting on regional expansion, specialist expertise and empowering underwriting talent, rather than pursuing takeovers, to double the MGA business by 2030.
Diary of an Insurer: Dual’s Moira Spencer
Moira Spencer, regional manager for Dual in the northwest, starts her week with an energising early morning workout before diving into broker conversations about the newly launched commercial combined product.
AIG cancels John Neal’s president appointment
AIG has announced John Neal will no longer be joining the insurer as president next month due to personal circumstances.
Five insurance trailblazers to celebrate on International Men’s Day
Editor’s View: Ahead of International Men’s Day on Wednesday (19 November) Emma Ann Hughes reflects on the male trailblazers who are reshaping the insurance industry by leading with empathy, allyship and action.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Axa’s therapy; Acini’s shots
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.