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Beazley's Catherina MacCabe on the mounting pressure on D&Os
Directors and officers are coming under ever closer scrutiny as pressure is mounting to comply with gender, cyber and environmental requirements, explains Catherina MacCabe, head of the International Management Liability focus group at Beazley.
FCA proposes new directory of financial services workers
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on proposals to introduce a new directory - a public register for checking the details of key individuals working in financial services.
Interview: Bronek Masojada, Hiscox
Holidaying in North Korea isn’t most people’s idea of the dream summer break, but the kite surfing, Caterham racing CEO of Hiscox, Bronek Masojada, sees it as just another part of living life in the fast lane, as he explains to Ryan Hewlett
Post editor Stephanie Denton wins overall Biba journalist of year award
Post editor Stephanie Denton won overall journalist of the year award, in a year which saw the publication pick up 10 nominations.
Darag names Booth as Group CEO
Legacy book acquirer Darag has named Tom Booth as Group CEO, effective 23 July 2018.
Inga Beale to leave Lloyd’s next year
Lloyd’s has confirmed Dame Inga Beale will step down her role as CEO next year.
This Week in Post: cars and courts
As Britain is basking in glorious summer, the sun is also shining on the motor insurance market.
Rising star: Rob Pendray, Buzzvault
Having had an integral role on Buzzmove’s insurance app, product manager Rob Pendray is now setting his sights on more opportunities for innovation
Heather Smith to replace Fernandes as MD of LV Direct
LV has promoted Heather Smith to managing director of its direct business following Selwyn Fernandes’ decision to leave the company after 12 years.
Chubb appoints Matthew Hardy as president of global energy
Chubb has appointed Matthew Hardy as executive vice president of global energy for its Overseas General business.
Thatcham CEO Shaw steps down due to ill-health
Thatcham Research CEO Peter Shaw is stepping down from his role with immediate effect due to ill-health.
Bupa's Alex Perry: There is no health without mental health
Insurers need to turn their focus to mental health, one of the biggest people issues facing UK businesses, writes Alex Perry, CEO of Bupa Insurance UK.
Das v Asplin: Defence begins to close its case
The defence has begun to close its arguments in the ongoing trial between Das UK and ex-CEO Paul Asplin and others.
Week in Post: How much are your limbs worth?
One of the highlights of the World Cup so far was watching Portuguese defender Pepe collapse in agony after receiving a pat on the back from Moroccan player Mehdi Benatia. But when you see how much footballers insure their body parts for, it isn’t really…
Zurich to move claims roles following Leeds office consolidation
Exclusive: Zurich is consulting over a number of claims handler roles as part of an office closure in Leeds.
Hiscox CEO casts doubt on UK ILS framework
Exclusive: Hiscox CEO Bronek Masojoda cast doubt on the UK regulator's ability to make good on its promise to create a flexible framework for ILS business in London.
Aviva's Maurice Tulloch on distracted driving becoming the new drink-driving
Drinking and driving is simply not acceptable to today's society. Why then, asks Maurice Tulloch, CEO Aviva International Insurance, is the same stigma not yet attached to using a phone will driving?
Q&A: Deborah Edwards, VRA
Six months into her role as chair of the Vocational Rehabilitation Society, Deborah Edwards, founder of RTW Plus, explains why early intervention is key and how the UK can learn from other countries.
Grahame Chilton steps down as UK Gallagher CEO
Grahame ‘Chily’ Chilton will step down from his role as UK CEO at Gallagher, and will be replaced by Simon Matson.
The CILA’s Malcolm Hyde on maintaining the value of UK qualifications post-Brexit
Professional qualifications play an essential role in building industry trust and recognition on the global stage, says Malcolm Hyde, executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, however, the UK’s Brexit vote could put this into…
Das v Asplin: Defence concludes for five co-accused
The remaining five defendants in the Das UK v Asplin trial did not take the stand, with lawyers instead reading character witnesses to the jury.
Interview: Simon Walker, 1st Central
It’s been 10 years since motor broker 1st Central launched in the UK, with policies sold exclusively over the phone or the internet. Simon Walker, who became CEO of parent company First Central Group in January, expects online giants like Amazon or…
Brit appoints Michael Gould as COO
Brit has appointed Michael Gould to the role of chief operating officer following his departure from Talbot Underwriting.