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LV reduces headcount by 400 in £40m cost-cutting drive
LV has reduced its headcount by 400 over the past year as part of a £40m cost-cutting drive.
Profile: Oscar Treceno, IMIA
For six years, Oscar Treceno has juggled his day job as head of the engineering and energy department at Helvetia with the role of chairman of the International Association of Engineering Insurers. Post asked him about IMIA's role in today's market.
Principal Insurance recruits ex-Autonet boss
Principal Insurance has recruited Penny Wardale to the newly created boardroom position of HR, training and compliance director.
UK General appoints Vicky Hodgson as COO
UK General has appointed Vicky Hodgson as chief operating officer.
Confused announces Louise O'Shea as CEO following Coriat's departure
Confused has hired Louise O’Shea as its new CEO, taking over from Martin Coriat following his departure from the company in July this year.
Three motor service providers acquired under new holding group AGL
Three brands in the vehicle repair, claims and technology sectors have been acquired under holding group AGL, which launched today.
Covéa's Lisa Meigh on why the apprenticeship levy is not just another tax
Many companies have written off the apprenticeship levy that came into force in April as another tax but Lisa Meigh, director of HR and Learning at Covéa Insurance, sees a pot to further future generations of insurance workers.
Moorhouse appoints Asif John as group director of pricing
Moorhouse Group, which consists of online brokers Construct a Quote, Black & White and Xbroker, has hired Asif John as group director of pricing, actuarial and analytics.
Penny James succeeds John Reizenstein as Direct Line CFO
Direct Line has appointed Penny James to succeed John Reizenstein as chief financial officer.
This Month in Post: Discount, diversity and data
There was some good news and some bad news this week for the insurance industry.
Darag makes string of senior appointments
German run-off insurance company Darag has made a string of senior appointments.
Markel to acquire ECIC
Specialist insurer, Markel International has acquired EC Insurance Company.
I work in Insurance: Vanessa Riboloni, CII
Vanessa Riboloni is the knowledge services team leader at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Zurich merges two divisions to be led by Peter Huber
Zurich has appointed Peter Huber as CEO of Zurich International, which brings together Zurich International Life and Zurich International Corporate Solutions as one team.
Penny Black's Social Month: September 2017
Youth camp, yachting champs and getting damp
My other life: Andy Baldwin, cyclist
Andy Baldwin, marketing executive at NMU, is training for a 100-mile charity bike ride.
Career Development: Eskimo launches training courses for disadvantaged people
Eskimo, a community interest company, is forming partnerships with financial services companies to reduce barriers to employment for disabled and disadvantaged people in the financial sector.
Career File: Jon Cawley, NFU Mutual
Jon Cawley set to take head of claims role at NFU Mutual
Interview: Meet the people making insurance more diverse
This month the Dive In festival returns, aiming to help insurance get fit for the future, highlighting the business case for diverse and inclusive workplaces and providing practical ideas and inspiration for how to bring about positive change. Post finds…
Campbell-Pitt promoted at Crawford in Asia
Global loss adjuster Crawford has given Mike Campbell-Pitt an elevated role in Asia.
Join our live webinar on diversity
Post has teamed up with the Chartered Insurance Institute for a webinar on diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Rising Star: Lauren Peel, Aviva UK digital
Lauren joined Aviva through a graduate scheme and she has gone from strength to strength in its digital arm
XL Catlin hires former AIG underwriters in Asia
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited two former AIG experienced members of staff in Asia.