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Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 5 - Tech and Innovation
With Discovery taking a two-one advantage following the Talent Recruitment challenge, the apprentices now move onto their fourth and final task in their respective teams.
Covéa Insurance names Carolyn Callan as Simon Cooter’s successor
Covéa Insurance has appointed Carolyn Callan as commercial lines and high net worth director with effect from 1 May.
Rising Star: Ali Pierce, Domestic & General
Listening to the needs of customers while working at Domestic & General's call centre led to Ali Pierce climbing to group head of communications.
Biba supports FCA’s multi-lateral approach to signposting service for people with pre-existing medical conditions
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association believes it ‘has a significant role to play’ in the Financial Conduct Authority’s approach to signposting initiative.
This Month: Figures, finalists and fools
Our cover interview for April features Amanda Blanc’s move from Axa to Zurich which was perhaps the most talked about people move of 2018. The Association of British Insurers' chair spoke to Jen Frost about her plans for the business in the coming year.
Special report: Industry gender pay gap shows little change
Exclusive: The industry’s gender pay gap numbers remain relatively static, with experts warning that it could be up to a decade before the impact of recent diversity initiatives are reflected in the numbers.
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 4 - Talent Recruitment
With Team Discovery levelling the scores after the diversity and inclusion challenge last week, the apprentices now move onto their third task.
Trade voice: James Dalton on embracing diversity in insurance
In order to reflect the diverse communities UK insurers serve the insurance industry needs to continue to make progress towards creating a truly diverse and inclusive workforce, especially at executive and board level, explains James Dalton, director for…
Penny Black's Social World: April 2019
A battle of wits and words, breaking world records and investing in future generations
McLarens appoints Graham Smart and Steven Wallace to new leadership roles
Steven Wallace has been appointed managing director for UK & Ireland, replacing Graham Smart who will take on the role of chief commercial officer for the wider group.
Sedgwick appoints Eric Malterre as chief client officer
Eric Malterre joins Sedgwick’s international division as chief client officer.
The British Insurance Awards 2019: Shortlist revealed
Right Here, Right Now, it is shortlist time!
Interview: Amanda Blanc, Zurich
Amanda Blanc’s move from Axa to Zurich was perhaps the most talked about people move of 2018. The Association of British Insurers chair spoke to Jen Frost about her plans for the business in the coming year
Premiership Rugby will not sever relationship with Gallagher over racism allegations
Premiership Rugby will not sever sponsorship links with Gallagher despite the company’s UK CEO describing a former employee as a “complicated fat Arab”.
Loss adjusters team up with ex-Premier League player on well-being app
Exclusive: A pair of loss adjusters have teamed up with a former Premier League football player to target insurers, brokers and suppliers with a well-being app.
Jelf CEO Phil Barton replaced by Anthony Gruppo
Marsh has appointed Anthony Gruppo as CEO of Jelf, as Phil Barton steps down with immediate effect.
This week in Post: Scraps, slurs and sexual harassment
Post held its reputation event this week, which felt somewhat prescient as parts of the industry were shamed on diversity and inclusion.
Vince Cable urges Premiership Rugby to review Gallagher sponsorship over UK CEO’s ‘complicated fat Arab’ slur
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable has written to Premiership Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty, urging the sport to review its commercial relationship with Gallagher after its UK CEO Simon Matson was revealed to have referred to an employee as a ‘complicated…
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 3 - Diversity & Inclusion
With Team Fortitudo emerging successful after the Debate challenge last week, the apprentices now move onto their second task.
New claimant sector trade body aims to 'detoxify the compensation culture'
Exclusive: A trade association has been launched to represent businesses that look after customers in the civil justice system, when they make a claim for insurance, injury, negligence and mis-selling.
Lloyd's will ban perpetrators of sexual harassment for life
Lloyd’s has developed a plan of action to create a ‘safe and inclusive’ working environment, following reports of sexual harassment, which could include lifetime bans for perpetrators.
Career file: Maurice Tulloch, Aviva CEO
Maurice Tulloch has been appointed CEO of Aviva, replacing Mark Wilson. Tulloch, the company’s head of international insurance, became CEO with immediate effect.
Scor forced to defend its CEO over leaked activist investor proposals
Scor has called on its shareholders to reject resolutions drafted by activist investor CIAM to oust its CEO.
Industry overshadowed by harassment as Dive In marks fifth year
Lloyd’s diversity festival, Dive In, has been confirmed for a fifth year, a day after the market was slammed for an ingrained "culture of sexual harassment".