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Penny Black's social world: November 2018
More mudders, netball’s Neville and an eye mask event
Arron Banks faces criminal investigation over Brexit financing
The National Crime Agency has opened an investigation into Eldon Insurance boss Arron Banks, following a referral from the Electoral Commission.
Q&A: BLM's Matthew Harrington and Alistair Kinley
Against a backdrop of changing client demands, political uncertainty and new legislation, Jonathan Swift caught up with BLM senior partner Matthew Harrington and director of policy and government affairs Alistair Kinley to discuss how the law firm is…
Breitburd appointed Axa UK and Ireland CFO
Axa has appointed Amelie Breitburd as its chief financial officer for the UK and Ireland.
Stand up and be counted - Post launches its fourth Insurance Census
Do you want to be counted? The Insurance Census is here and it's all about you!
This week: Time to turn the tide
No woman should ever be made to feel uncomfortable in the insurance workplace because of the advances of a man.
My other life: Tennis coach – Crispin Moger, Marmalade
Crispin Moger, CEO for Marmalade, is a trained Lawn Tennis Association tennis coach
Evolution appoints ex-Brightside CEO as NED
Former Brightside CEO, Mark Cliff has been appointed as non-executive director of Evolution Claims Management.
Asta names former XL CEO to board
Asta has appointed Paul Jardine, former UK CEO of XL Catlin, as independent non-executive chairman.
Google to host machine learning ‘bootcamp’ for Applied
Google will host a “bootcamp” on machine learning for Applied Systems engineers next month in the first skills transfer between the two companies.
Simon Cooter to leave Covéa next year
Covéa Insurance’s commercial lines and high net worth director, Simon Cooter will step down next year.
Blog: Your dick is not in my job description
Amanda Blanc once told me off, as a journalist, for relying on her and others to call out sexism. Well Amanda, here you go. I hope this helps.
Rising star: Max Jones, BHIB Insurance Brokers
An insurance apprenticeship caught Max Jones’s eye when he finished his A Levels and hard work since means he has already progressed to claims technician at BHIB Insurance Brokers
Dual pricing: Interview: Jonathan Davidson, Financial Conduct Authority
Insurance has come under fire for the way it prices policies. Jonathan Davidson, director of retail at the Financial Conduct Authority, discusses the problem with Martin Croucher
Q&A: Alzheimer's Society's Tim Shakespeare on why the Insurance Day of Giving is so important
With under a month to go until the first ever Insurance Day of Giving on behalf of Insurance United Against Dementia and Alzheimers’ Society, IUAD board member Jonathan Swift spoke to the AS research information manager Tim Shakespeare about why it is…
Ex-Ageas CEO Barry Smith appointed LV NED
LV has appointed Barry Smith as senior independent director, subject to regulatory approval
Blog: The death of the chief digital officer
As dead as a CDO-do; terrible pun, but with Andrew Brem departing as chief digital officer at Aviva and not being replaced, Jonathan Swift mulls whether this job title will soon be going the way of this flightless bird
Swinton CEO departs following Ardonagh acquisition
Gilles Normand has stepped down from the CEO job at Swinton following its acquisition by Ardonagh.
FSCS CEO to step down
Mark Neale CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, will step down from his role.
Ageas insurance CEO departs in management shakeup
Ageas has restructured its senior management, resulting in the departure of insurance CEO François-Xavier Boisseau as well as other senior figures.
Aviva’s head of digital departs the business
Aviva’s head of digital Andrew Brem has left the insurer and will not be replaced.
Marsh's Ailsa King on including mental health in diversity agenda
Insurance has progressed on diversity but stigma persists around mental health, writes Ailsa King, chief client officer, Marsh UK & Ireland, calling on the industry to create supportive workplaces.
Mark Wilson steps down as Aviva CEO
Mark Wilson has stepped down as CEO of Aviva after completing a ‘turnaround phase’ at the company.
This Month in Post: Top 100 teachings
My first three weeks reporting on the insurance industry has taught me how broad the sector is. Covering the claims beat I'm expecting to be learning more about escape of water, floods and storms. Our Top 100 UK insurers ranking has already shown me how…