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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.
Lloyd’s takes Aviva’s Patrick Tiernan as chief of markets
Lloyd’s has recruited Aviva’s managing director of UK commercial lines and global corporate and specialty Patrick Tiernan as its first chief of markets.
My Other Life: Dean Fathers, army reservist
Dean Fathers, chair of insurance consultancy Greenkite Associates, has carved out another life with the Army Reserve, where his efforts have earned him a Gold Award presented by Prince William as part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Sompo adds Richard Brown to lead on London market and property push
Sompo International has appointed Richard Brown to lead a new team focusing on property business through retail distribution channels in the UK, Europe and selected international territories including the Middle East and Israel.
Q&A: Jennette Newman, Forum of Insurance Lawyers
Jennette Newman, partner at Clyde & Co, was appointed as president of Forum of Insurance Lawyers in November last year, replacing Anthony Baker. She spoke to Post about her hopes for 2021.
Ex-ABI leader Hugh Savill joins Sicsic Advisory
Hugh Savill, the Association of British Insurer’s director of regulation for 17 years, has joined boutique financial services risk and regulation consultancy Sicsic Advisory as a senior advisor, Post can reveal.
Behagg to replace Swallow as Gallagher Re CEO
Simon Behagg will takeover as Gallagher Re CEO in February from co-founder Rupert Swallow, the broker has confirmed.
RSA employee reps seek ‘urgent’ clarity on takeover redundancies
Clarity on the potential for 200 UK job losses, and more in Scandinavia, is being sought by RSA employee representatives.
For the Record: The week in deals featuring Allianz, Clyde & Co, Convex, Gallagher, Howden, Kennedys, LV, New Dawn Risk and Woodgate & Clark
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Chaucer promotes Deborah Wyatt to head of political risk and credit
Chaucer has promoted Deborah Wyatt to head of political risk and credit to replace current head Nick Kilhams who is retiring after 22 years with the company.
Rising Star: Holly Carriban, Morrison Insurance Solutions
Starting a new role in Morrison Insurance Solution's broking team in February 2020, Holly Carriban had to find her feet as the coronavirus pandemic turned working life on its head.
Axa XL names Pamela Rosado general counsel
Pamela Rosado has been appointed general counsel for Axa XL.
Q&A: Wendy Wilder and Suzanne Scatliffe, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
Wendy Wilder, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK head, and Suzanne Scatliffe, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation chair of the board of directors and Axa XL director of corporate social responsibility, spoke to Post about purpose-driven…
Analysis: Delivering opportunities for graduates during the Covid crisis
Insurers have maintained their graduate programmes during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an investigation by Post, and adapted to the challenges of training and recruiting in a virtual world to keep this crucial entry route into the profession…