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CEO voices – A Sollers interview series: Interview with Ken Norgrove, CEO of Intact Insurance
Climate change is the top challenge. Reinsurance, nature-based solutions, and AI in pricing and claims are key. Success lies in blending tech and people. This article explores how digital claims, broker ties, and commercial lines can boost UK market…
Employee engagement drives Allianz Trade’s Net-Zero progress
Head of sustainability at Allianz Trade Piril Kadibesegil Yasar has argued employee buy-in has been key to the firm’s progress towards its Net-Zero goals.
Diary of an Insurer: A-One’s Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith, regional operations director at A-One Insurance Group, balances strategic planning, client mentoring, team development, and community involvement all while navigating a challenging insurance market and driving growth as part of the Clear…
Sean Byrne to depart Got You Covered
Sean Byrne, managing director of insurance broker Got You Covered, has confirmed he is leaving the business in December.
IUAD aims to shape dementia data and NHS plans
Insurance United Against Dementia chair Chris Lay has said the insurance industry has a critical role to play in shaping dementia care through better data and influencing NHS policy.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Clyde & Co’s biscuits; Canopius’ sauce
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Raffard off to India among raft of Allianz UK leadership changes
Among a number of appointments, Allianz UK has today announced Serge Raffard is leaving the business to become the group’s general manager responsible for future insurance activities in India.
MS Amlin predicts AI will replicate outsourcing consequences
The impact of artificial intelligence on the insurance workforce will be similar to the effect of outsourcing, according to MS Amlin chief people officer Gemma Lines.
Insurance careers: Opportunity in the financial literacy debate
Martyn Mathews, managing director of SSP Broker, wants to future proof the market by starting insurance lessons early.
Throwback Thursday: Yesterday’s CEOs share future vision
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to October 1990 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when CEOs shared how they thought their role would change by the year 2000.
Marsh and Allianz lead winners at CII Exam Awards
This year’s Chartered Insurance Institute Apprenticeship Awards and Qualification Prizegiving saw several major insurance groups collect multiple honours.
Big Interview: Xavier Laurent, CEO of Covéa Insurance
In his first major UK interview, freshly appointed CEO of Covéa Insurance Xavier Laurent shares how he will keep the provider on the course set by his predecessor Georges de Macedo, and explains why he won't chase growth for growth’s sake.
Marshmallow names motor brokerage CEO
Marshmallow has appointed Samuel Butler CEO of its car insurance brokerage subsidiary Marshmallow Financial Services Limited.
Diary of an Insurer: Staysure’s Simon McCulloch
From strategy sessions to Friday walks with his dog, Staysure Group’s chief growth officer Simon McCulloch shares how he balances a packed schedule of product innovation, trading performance reviews, and big-picture planning with moments to reset and…
Penny Black’s Social Diary: MS Amlin’s stunt; CyberCube’s biscuits
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences, and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Ecclesiastical names former Ageas UK CEO as chair
Ecclesiastical’s parent company, Benefact Group, has named Francois-Xavier Boisseau as its next chair.
Staysure assembles specialist team for AI chatbot
Staysure has assembled a team of conversational artificial intelligence specialists to continuously monitor and refine its AI webchat assistant Susi.
Allianz UK creates head of AI role
Allianz UK has appointed Mansoor Reehana to the newly created head of artificial intelligence role.
60 Seconds With... Collegiate’s Tinu Ayoola
Tinu Ayoola, senior underwriter at Collegiate, talks career wins, 200-metre records, Don Draper dreams, and why peace of mind - not paychecks – defines success.
Why volatility keeps tripping up motor insurers
Deputy Editor’s View: Amid global volatility and shifting pressures, Scott McGee questions whether the motor insurance market ever stood a chance at consistently pricing policies and posting a profit.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: L&G’s handbook; iCAN’s popcorn
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Q&A: Jemma Ashley, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Jemma Ashley, assistant vice president of strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, sits down with Insurance Post to talk through her first year at the company, the struggles of the motor insurance market, and what new risks could be coming down the line.
Nearly a third of young professionals looking to abandon insurance
Nearly a third (29%) of early career insurance professionals are considering leaving the sector, according to research from specialist insurance creative agency Free.
Kelsall at Marshmallow no s’more
Marshmallow head of claims Nick Kelsall has left the insurer for Munich Re.