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Interview: Rob Brown, Charles Taylor group CEO
After more than four decades spent in underwriting and broking, Rob Brown chose to try his hand at insurance services as group CEO at Charles Taylor last year. He talks to Jonathan Swift about why, given the bountiful opportunities the PE-backed firm has…
Ex-FCA boss Chris Woolard joins EY
Former interim CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority Chris Woolard will join EY this April to lead its Europe, Middle East, India and Africa financial services regulatory capabilities and chair the EY global financial services regulatory network, the…
Be Wiser consults with 280 staff over restructure
Broker Be Wiser is consulting with its 280 staff on a business reorganisation programme, with some job losses expected.
Canopius names Neil Robertson deputy CEO
Neil Robertson, formerly Axa XL CEO, global specialty, is to join Canopius as deputy CEO ahead of becoming CEO in due course.
Rising Star: Saskia Sturges, Arc Legal
Having joined Arc Legal's claims team in 2018, Saskia Sturges has since mentored new team members and gained Chartered Insurance Institute accreditation in December.
Zurich’s Richard Pash says insurers must follow as going green becomes mainstream for consumers
With environmental concerns front and centre for consumers when making their buying decisions Richard Pash, UK chief customer officer for Zurich, argues that the insurance industry needs to understand the issues and deliver relevant, specific and…
Kelly Lyles joins insurtech Cytora
Cytora has added Kelly Lyles former CEO of client and country management at Axa XL to its advisory board.
Penny Black's Social World: February 2021
Charity contributions, championing cricket and continuing challenges
Zurich appoints Penny Seach as CUO for EMEA
Zurich has named Penny Seach as chief underwriting officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa moving across from CEO of general insurance for Zurich Hong Kong.
Editor's comment: How will the class of 2020 fare?
The traditional school ‘Class of 2020’ had a tough year – my son proudly wears his year six leavers’ hoody but thanks to Covid-19 he never got to sit his SATS or say goodbye to class mates.
Ex-BGL boss Matthew Donaldson moves to Chill
Matthew Donaldson, former CEO of BGL, has joined Three Rock Group as chairman.
Willis Towers Watson’s Garret Gaughan on reputational risk
Garret Gaughan, head of the global markets property and casualty hub at Willis Towers Watson, analyses the challenges around reputational risk and the growing focus by businesses on the potential pitfalls and actions needed.
Robert Kuchinski replaces Lloyd’s bound Patrick Tiernan as IUA chair
Robert Kuchinski, deputy chairman of the International Underwriting Association and head of commercial insurance at Zurich UK, has been elected as the new chairman replacing Patrick Tiernan who will be leaving Aviva to become chief of markets at Lloyd’s.
Michael Colao moves across to global CUO for cyber at Axa XL
Axa XL has named Michael Colao as global chief underwriting officer, cyber, reporting to the recently promoted global CUO for financial lines, Libby Benet.
WCI calls on industry to help deliver 10,000 computers for schools
The Worshipful Company of Insurers has called on the industry to donate the money and equipment needed to supply 10,000 computers to schools so that all children can access online learning.
MS Amlin Underwriting hires Bank of England's Vishal Desai as CRO
MS Amlin Underwriting has appointed Vishal Desai as chief risk officer joining from the Bank of England where he holds the role of acting head of division general insurance risk specialists & chief actuary.
Blog: Mental health – the silent casualty of climate change
Zurich UK chief claims officer David Nichols considers the impact of weather-related claims on mental health, and what insurers, government and public bodies must do to help.
LV tops Aviva, Churchill, Nationwide and Saga to win customer service crown according to ICS
LV has again been ranked the top insurance organisation in the UK by the Institute of Customer Service in its biannual UK Customer Satisfaction Index, although the gap at the top between it and the chasing pack has been reduced.
Julie Page to lead UK in Aon-WTW exec team with Nicolas Aubert absent from line-up
Julie Page has been named as UK CEO in the leadership team that will come into place when Aon’s takeover of Willis Towers Watson completes.
Apollo names head of marine and energy liability after Howard Burnell's assault conviction
Rob Johnston has been named Apollo head of marine and energy liability, following Howard Burnell’s conviction for assaulting his then girlfriend.
Q&A: Max Carter, New Dawn Risk
Formed in 2008, New Dawn Risk grew to handle £81m of premium last year. It started 2021 by looking to target UK regional brokers for the first time. Founder Max Carter reviews the growth of the company and explains why now is the right time for the firm…
Curious case of the PPI huckster filing accounts from beyond the grave
Exclusive: The former boss of disgraced Bury-based claims firm Harringtons Advisory, Ibrar Akbar, passed away in 2019 – but his name continues to be used on accounts paperwork for another of his companies.
IUA starts hunt for chair as Patrick Tiernan swaps Aviva for Lloyd’s
The process for appointing a new chair of the International Underwriting Association has begun, Post can reveal.
For the Record: Aviva rationalises office space, RSA deal gets greenlight, Miller enters HNW and Corant Global is born
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.