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Interview: Airmic board members
In March, Airmic appointed four new board members. Post spoke to them about how risk management has changed during their time in the profession, what they need insurers to deliver and emerging risks
Analysis: Grenfell – Putting rehabilitation outside litigation
Almost two years on from the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower, with the inquiry ongoing, are survivors getting the help they need?
Applied Systems names incoming CEO
Reid French has been replaced as CEO of Applied Systems by Taylor Rhodes.
Post reporter Jen Frost named UK's top young finance journalist
Post senior reporter Jen Frost has been named as the UK’s top finance journalist under the age of 30.
Analysis: Cutting the costs and risks of employee benefits
Being able to offer attractive employee benefits is vital in terms of recruitment, retention and productivity, but they are both costly and risky
This week in Post: Big fish, little fish, cardboard box?
It might be the name, but this week I’ve spotted some similarities between Gibraltarian unrated insurer-facing-liquidation Lamp Insurance and an angler fish, sparking some strange and slippery debate in the office.
PRA insurance boss takes role at FRC
The Prudential Regulatory Authority has appointed Anna Sweeney as interim director for insurance supervision.
Eldon appoints chairman and NED
Arron Banks’ broker Eldon has appointed Link chair Mark Boleat as its chairman, while Martyn Holman joins the broker as a non-executive director.
Generali boss named vice-president of Insurance Europe
Generali general manager Frédéric de Courtois has been appointed vice-president of Insurance Europe and will serve a three-year term in the role.
My other life: Julie Rayson Flynn, RAF air cadet
When not working as an operational director for Brokerbility, Julie Rayson Flynn puts her air cadet experience to good use – promoting the Duke of Edinburgh’s award and mentoring young cadets
Sharing economy insurtech appoints two to management team
Pikl, sharing economy insurtech, has appointed John Bailey and Alison Astell for two newly created senior positions in the company.
Insurance companies urged to develop more dementia-friendly policies
Insurance policies come with technical jargon and are "inaccessible" to dementia sufferers, says the Alzheimer’s Society Charity.
Diversity & Inclusion success in Insurance to be celebrated at inaugural Post awards
The Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards will be held in November
Former Ageas claims director Rob Smale joins salvage company
Rob Smale, former claims director at Ageas, has joined the board of motor salvage firm E2E as a non-executive director.
This week in Post: Conference, cuts and conservative leadership
This week, along with the rest of the team, I attended the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference. I knew it would be an action-packed week - but nothing could prepare me for what was ahead.
David McMillan appointed Esure CEO
Esure has hired QBE’s David McMillan as its CEO with a mandate to fulfil “very ambitious” digital plans for the business, by new owner Bain Capital.
Rising Star: Lauren Young, Ensurance
Joining the sector via a call centre Lauren Young has quickly progressed to assistant underwriter at Ensurance.
Victor International appoints Anthony Stevens as president
Victor Insurance Holdings has appointed Anthony Stevens as president of Victor International, effective immediately. He succeeds Paul Drake, who previously announced his plans to retire from the firm in September.
First Central will not appeal £13,000 ‘unfair dismissal’ judgment
Exclusive: First Central has been hit with a compensation order, after a former employee claimed they were dismissed unfairly.
Blog: Why claims has a key role in supporting customers with mental health
Having to make an insurance claim can be traumatic. During Mental Health Awareness Week, Jeremy Trott, head of claims operations at Allianz Insurance, explains as well as the pain of the loss, it can be deeply distressing to experience an event such as a…
McLarens expands leadership team
McLarens has announced six management appointments within its UK and Ireland business.
Lloyd's launches independent workplace culture survey
Lloyd’s has commissioned the Banking Standards Board to conduct an independent survey on the workplace culture and standards of behaviour within the market.
Covéa appoints James Gearey as corporate development and strategy director
Covéa Insurance has appointment of James Gearey as corporate development and strategy director.
Blog: How digitalisation can be an enabler of customer-centric strategies
A survey conducted by Post showed that insurers and brokers saw improved customer engagement as the top positive outcome anticipated from partnering with insurtechs. John Price, chief operating officer of Schemeserve, believes digitalisation is key to…