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This month: Celebrations, culture and change
In this month’s issue, Post publishes the annual Insurtech 100, a celebration of growth and innovation in insurance across Europe, Asia and the USA, in association with Tällt Ventures.
Gallagher’s closing statements commence as legal dispute with Ardonagh continues
The closing statements in the ongoing legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued yesterday (9 May) at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
Post's Jen Frost named among UK's top young journalists
Insurance Post senior reporter Jen Frost has been named as one of the top 30 young journalists in the UK.
Chris Guillaume steps down as CEO of Open GI
Open GI CEO Chris Guillaume is set to step down and take on a non-executive role on the company’s main board.
Gallagher and Ardonagh return to court as closing statements begin
The parties in the ongoing legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh returned to the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday, as the court heard closing statements from two of the defendants.
Penny Black's Social World: May 2019
Schooling students, charity cycling and cracking chocolate
Top 100 Insurtech Firms 2019
The annual Insurtech 100 returns; a celebration of the innovation that is rethinking and reshaping the world of insurance as we know it. Matt Connolly, founder and CEO of Tällt Ventures, which has produced the index, outlines the methodology and what has…
Brightside CFO steps down
Brightside’s chief financial officer, Ian Sutherland has left the broker.
L&G appoints Darren Prior as head of broker
Legal & General has promoted Darren Prior to head of broker within its general insurance division.
This week: The Godfathers of insurance return
Just when they think they’re out, insurance pulls them back in. This week, two big names from the recent past, Stephen Catlin and Steve McGill, returned to the fold.
Former Cunningham Lindsey boss Pigot joins McLarens
McLarens has appointed David Pigot to the newly created role of director of London Markets and global head of specialty.
Senior departures at RSA as it announces management shakeup
RSA has announced a number of senior role changes in its UK and international business.
Eldon Insurance director no longer at the broker
Jacobus Coetzee no longer holds a directorship at Arron Banks’ Eldon Insurance.
Allianz proposes office closures that put 97 staff at risk of redundancy
Allianz has proposed shutting its Woking and Luton offices, which could lead to 97 people being made redundant.
BMS appoints Nick Moss as chief financial officer
BMS has appointed Nick Moss as chief financial officer of the group.
Q&A: Claims Apprentice 2019 winner Verity Ross
Verity Ross, motor claims handler for Zurich has been crowned winner of the Claims Apprentice 2019. Hiriyti Bairu caught up with her to discuss how she met the challenge, what the experience has taught her now and moving forward in her career.
Axa places 125 jobs at risk following claims restructure
Axa has placed 125 roles at risk of redundancy as a result of further restructuring of its claims business.
This week: A rest or a change
I was lucky enough to spend last week’s sunny bank holiday on the South Coast enjoying a well-earned rest. For others in the insurance industry it seems that the saying 'a change is as good as a rest' is proving true with some major people moves this…
MS Amlin names replacement for CFO John Worth
MS Amlin has named former Old Mutual executive Iain Pearce as its chief financial officer.
I work in insurance: Dene Rowe, innovation director, Keoghs
Working as innovation director at Keoghs Dene Rowe has been at the forefront of introducing artificial intelligence into the legal firm
Edam Group invests in 18 month leadership scheme
UK specialist provider of credit hire and post-accident services, Edam Group, has invested in an 18 month leadership scheme built to boost its employees’ personal development.
Andy Briggs to depart from Aviva
Andy Briggs will step down as CEO of Aviva’s UK insurance division, as the group announces further management changes and a review of its UK business.
Brightside appoints former Swinton distribution director as group COO
Richard Beaven, former distribution director at Swinton, has joined Brightside as its group chief operating officer.
This week: Easter egg-citement
As we head towards a welcome four-day weekend, the insurance world has been getting in the spirit for Easter in the only natural way: smashing chocolate eggs.