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Post journalists scoop a trio of gongs at Biba Awards 2017
Post journalists have been recognised for their outstanding work in three categories at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Awards 2017.
Axa to cut 18 branches as Irish operation is scaled back
Axa will close 18 branches across Ireland and Northern Ireland, reportedly affecting more than 100 jobs.
My other life: Colin Smithers, Redtail Telematics, gliding
As well as being CEO of Redtail, Dr Colin Smithers is an accomplished glider
Hiscox’s Robert Childs appointed deputy chairman of Lloyd’s
Industry heavyweight Robert Childs, non-executive chairman of Hiscox, has been appointed deputy chairman of Lloyd’s.
Latitude Brokers opens Korea office
Latitude Brokers has opened an office in Korea, the third for the marine insurance specialist in Asia.
Rising Star: Danielle Wishart, ASOS
Danielle Wishart is part of Airmic’s Fast Track committee. She works in the business assurance department at ASOS and is responsible for the Risk Register and business continuity programme. Wishart studied risk management at university and has gained a…
This Week in Post: Outdated and out of there
I was recently lamenting shortage of space in my toy-cluttered flat and a (childless) colleague mentioned the baby cages Victorian households used to hang out of their windows. “There were mercifully few deaths,” he joked, as I gazed at an online image…
Former Paymentshield CEO Steve Wood joins NHBC as CEO
Former Paymentshield CEO Steve Wood has been appointed CEO of NHBC.
Lloyd's broker Servca expands Canadian footprint
Specialist Lloyd’s broker Servca has expanded footprint into Canada, providing regional Canadian brokers with direct access to Lloyd’s of London.
Dive In to delve into the 'Diversity Dividend'
The 'Diversity Dividend' is the theme of the third edition of the Dive In festival taking place in September.
Aquila sells Vectura Underwriting stake to Nexus Group
Aquila Underwriting has sold its interest in Vectura Underwriting to the Nexus Group.
Ed appoints James Blacker as P&C managing director
Global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker Ed has appointed James Blacker as managing director of property and casualty.
Darag names Stuart Davies chairman
European run-off insurance company Darag has named Stuart Davies as chairman of the group.
QBE creates chief customer officer role
Australian global insurer QBE has made an internal appointment to fill a new position of chief customer officer for Australia and New Zealand.
Antares adds David Hobbs, Mike Finch and Paul Grimsey to its board
Lloyd’s managing agent Antares has appointed internal candidates to the roles of chief operations officer and finance director and added both executives and its chief actuary to its board.
Interview: Matthew Crummack, Go Compare
When Matthew Crummack took the driving seat at Go Compare a year ago this month, the business was in the midst of a demerger from parent Esure. The CEO of the price comparison site sat down with Ryan Hewlett to discuss his first year in the job, taking…
Watchstone names Stefan Borson as successor to outgoing CEO
Watchstone has named Stefan Borson as the successor to outgoing CEO Indro Mukerjee, who will resign at the end of the year.
Axa appoints Bouas-Laurent as Hong Kong CEO
Axa Asia life CEO Etienne Bouas-Laurent will become Axa Hong Kong CEO on 1 September.
Mayes swaps Cunningham Lindsey for McLarens in Australia
Global loss adjuster McLarens has recruited Paul Mayes from rival Cunningham Lindsey.
R&Q sells Lloyd's managing agency to Coverys
Randall & Quilter has sold its Lloyd's managing agency, R&Q Managing Agency, to Coverys, a US-based medical professional liability insurer for $22.6m.
Amazon insurance plans 'not a threat to traditional carriers'
Online retailer Amazon is more likely to compete with aggregators than traditional carriers if it enters the insurance space, experts said.
Post People: 19 - 23 June
The latest people moves from the insurance industry.
John Griffith-Jones to leave the FCA
John Griffith-Jones, chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority is to step down from his role at the regulator next year.
Bruce Carnegie-Brown officially starts as Lloyd’s chairman
Bruce Carnegie-Brown officially started as Lloyd’s new chairman today, taking up the role following the retirement of John Nelson.