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Axa reshuffles management following COO arrival
Axa has restructured the responsibility portfolios of its management committee, following the arrival of Shali Vasudeva as chief operating officer in January.
Blog: International Women's Day - the value of gender diversity
Today millions of people will be celebrating International Women’s Day and with this year’s theme focusing on the need to create a more gender-balanced world, it’s fair to say this is very relevant for the insurance industry.
Blog: International Women's day - Less talk, more action
On International Women's Day Amanda Blanc, CEO of EMEA for Zurich Insurance, says businesses must take diversity seriously.
Lloyd’s appoints Hayley Spink as a head of global operations
Lloyd’s has appointed Hayley Spink as a head of global operations, replacing Joe Dainty.
Editor's comment: The future is bright
I have seen the future of insurance. It’s not orange as advertisers in my teens predicted and neither is it the green that insurers are currently facing with the motor green cards, but it is bright and it is positive.
Analysis: What do the millennials think of insurance?
Insurance has struggled to attract talent in recent years, finding itself competing with ‘sexier’ industries
Blog: He won over brokers and the board, but can new Aviva CEO Tulloch win back investors?
Aviva's share price nudged up a few pennies on Monday as it announced Maurice Tulloch as its new group CEO. Post content director Jonathan Swift reflects on why - despite his initial cynicism - the British-Canadian boss might have the attributes to…
Meet the Claims Apprentices 2019
Meet the contestants in Post’s first ever Claims Apprentice, a new video series arriving this month
250 aviation staff to move from JLT to Gallagher
Gallagher will buy the global aerospace division of JLT, following the company’s acquisition by Marsh & McLennan.
Blog: What could CEO Penny James bring to Direct Line?
Jonathan Swift reflects on whether Direct Line's new "understated" and "inquisitive" CEO Penny James might be the right person at the right time, given the on-going pricing review.
Maurice Tulloch becomes Aviva CEO
Maurice Tulloch has been appointed CEO of Aviva, replacing Mark Wilson.
Opinion: SMEs: Emerging risks - Tackling the challenges facing SMEs
SMEs may be concerned about keeping a competitive advantage – but it’s the evolving workforce challenges that can have the greatest impact on their success
This week in Post: Storm, Brexit and diversity
This week, the sunshine we were blessed with last week was replaced by a more winter-appropriate grey sky and rain.
Gable CEO Dewsall withheld 'critical' information in administration of Hogarth Underwriting
Exclusive: Gable CEO William Dewsall ignored “numerous requests” from administrators of his underwriting vehicle Hogarth Underwriting.
Trade Voice: Biba's Vannessa Young on diversity for all
Many firms have signed up to the Women in Finance Charter but as Vanessa Young, compliance and advisory boards manager at the British Insurance Brokers' Association, explains as with any strategy businesses need be sure of what they want to achieve and…
RSA appoints Charlotte Jones as new CFO
RSA has appointed Charlotte Jones as its chief financial officer, replacing Scott Egan.
Penny James to become Direct Line CEO
Direct Line has appointed its chief financial officer Penny James as the successor to Paul Geddes as CEO.
Insurers must ‘take responsibility’ for dual pricing: Minister
Finance minister Robert Jenrick today warned insurers they must take responsibility for dual pricing.
Industry shifts toward executive gender balance
The number of women on the executive teams of insurance companies has increased by a fifth, a study by the Association of British Insurers has found.
No deal Brexit an ‘unforgivable act of economic self-harm’
Huw Evans, director general of the Association of British Insurers, will tonight warn that if there is no alternative other than no deal then the UK must delay Brexit.
British Insurance Awards at 25: The judges reflect on the changing market
With the deadline for entering the British Insurance Awards getting ever closer, what better time to introduce the judges who will be casting an eye over these years submissions? Post canvasses them for their favourite memories of previous BIAs and their…
This week in Post: Sun, scams and Brexit
As we draw closer to the start of spring, the UK has seen unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures climbing into the double digits in recent days. But it’s not just the weather that’s heating up.
Employees of Call Connection file claim in ongoing administration
Former employees of failed insurance lead generator Call Connection are among the creditors seeking reparation, according to an interim report into the administration of the firm.
Reg UK CEO Michael Phair appointed chair of Children and Families Across Borders
Michael Phair, founder and CEO of Reg UK, last week became chair of children’s charity Children and Families Across Borders.