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Louise Haigh appointed Deputy Prime Minister in Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle
Former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has been appointed as First Secretary of State in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new cabinet.
60 Seconds with... Weightmans’ Kieran Jones
Kieran Jones, head of insurance at Weightmans, is feeling lucky, can't stand changing the bed, and would love an invitation to see the Ashes test in Australia.
FOS finally makes interim leaders permanent after Thomas exit
The Financial Ombudsman Service has finally appointed Jenny Simmonds as its permanent CEO and James Dipple-Johnstone as permanent chief ombudsman, almost a year-and-a-half after Abby Thomas stepped down from the top role.
Diary of an Insurer: Swiss Re’s Leo Dixon
From winter storm-driven flight delays, to early morning sea-air walks in Poole and artificial intelligence-driven Claims Reimagination sessions, Leo Dixon, global head of claims for property and casualty reinsurance at Swiss Re, shares why there’s no…
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Thomas Carroll’s cricketing; Hardy’s Hammers
Penny Black has been out and about once again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping tabs on the insurance industry’s more entertaining sidelines.
Experience within London Market claims teams drops
A Lloyd's Market Association survey has found a reduction in experience within claims teams within the market.
Insurance Post Census 2026: Have your say
Insurance Post’s Census is back, and we need your help to achieve a snapshot of the make-up of the industry in 2026.
Best Insurance Employers to work for in 2026 revealed
QBE and Equipsme are the UK’s best large and small to medium-sized insurance respectively to work for respectively, according to Insurance Post’s Best Insurance Employers survey.
Big Interview: Amy Brettell, Zurich Municipal
Amy Brettell, managing director of Zurich Municipal, gives a sneak peak of the reality of leadership, outlines how provider has transformed in recent years and identifies growth opportunities.
Admiral backs government-led financial services skills drive
Admiral has joined more than 20 financial services firms committing to invest in workforce skills, develop talent pipelines and tackle sector-wide skills gaps through a new government-backed agreement.
Allianz’s Ben Fletcher named GIFC chair
Allianz’s director of financial crime, Ben Fletcher, has been named chair of the General Insurance Fraud Committee, replacing Adele Sumner.
Diary of an Insurer: Axa’s Chris Walsh
Chris Walsh, commercial claims director of Axa UK, enjoys time with his two sons, reflects on a comedian-led campaign challenging perceptions of insurance careers and contemplates the evolving role of claims in a risk-driven industry.
Has the Adam Winslow hire fired the starting gun for CFC IPO?
Content Director’s View: As former Aviva and Direct Line Group CEO Adam Winslow resurfaced this week after a year-long insurance company exile at CFC, Jonathan Swift unpicks the factors that likely attracted him to the specialist insurer plus the…
Penny Black’s Social Diary: British Insurance Awards special
Penny Black danced until dawn to Ella Eyre at the British Insurance Awards on Wednesday (8 July) and rubbed shoulders with comedian host Alan Carr to bring you some of the highlights from the industry's biggest party of the year.
Post’s Sulaiman wins WTW media interview award
Former Insurance Post senior reporter Damisola Sulaiman has been named Risk Profile Interviewer of the Year at the 2026 WTW Media Awards, recognising work she produced while at the title.
British Insurance Awards 2026 winners revealed
Triple winner QBE was crowned General Insurer of the Year and Dame Sue Langley, the Lady Mayor of the City of London, picked up the Achievement Award at the 2026 British Insurance Awards last night (8 July).
QBE’s Wallace on IUAD’s lasting legacy in dementia fight
Insurance United Against Dementia has evolved from a fledgling fundraising campaign into the insurance industry’s recognised source of support for the neurocognitive disorder, according to founding board member Chris Wallace.
ACSO director Matthew Maxwell-Scott passes away
Executive director of the Association of Consumer Support Organisations, and CEO of the recently launched Consumer Legal Association, Matthew Maxwell Scott, has passed away aged 49.
Winslow named CFC CEO as O’Shea steps down
CFC has hired former Direct Line Group chief executive Adam Winslow as group CEO, succeeding Louise O’Shea who is stepping down.
60 Seconds with... QGLaw’s Peter Oakes
Peter Oakes, head of counter fraud and partner at QGLaw, would love to be Liverpool Football Club’s goalkeeper, can’t stand cooking, and is interested in medieval history.
Diary of an Insurer: Zurich's Charles Bush
Charles Bush, head of large and complex claims at Zurich UK, heads to Westminster to discuss the Building Safety Act and the government’s response to flood risk and catches up with the Community Wood Recycling Partnership in Brighton.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Donna Klopp’s triumph ; Aviva’s Madness
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Big Interview: Emma Hardy, Floods Minister
Floods Minister Emma Hardy tells Insurance Post why Flood Re is cutting premiums for lower-income households, and how she’ll make sure insurers pass on every penny of the savings.
Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr to host British Insurance Awards
Insurance Post can today reveal that comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr will be hosting our prestigious British Insurance Awards next week at the Royal Albert Hall.