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Insurers that paused EDI work told to redouble efforts
The insurance industry may need to renew ethnicity and disability data collection efforts due to Labour’s diversity pay reporting proposals.
Diary of an Insurance PR: NextGen’s Roma Braithwaite
Roma Braithwaite, NextGen Communications’ PR and media consultant, is a mother of 10-year-old twins, local sea-swimmer, mega-plan organiser and is getting ready for Monte Carlo’s Rendez-Vous.
Tributes paid to Jonathan and Judy Bloomer
Tributes have been paid to Hiscox chair and former Prudential CEO Jonathan Bloomer, who was among those killed when a yacht sank in the Mediterranean earlier this week.
Q&A: Mike Keating, MGAA
Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, discusses the buoyancy of managing general agents, some of the struggles in the high-net-worth space, and what he hopes his organisation will achieve by the end of 2025.
Lycetts appoints Ian Barclay as CEO
Lycetts has announced the appointment of Ian Barclay as its new CEO, succeeding Charles Foster.
Big Interview: Helena Evans, Criterion Adjusters
Helena Evans, managing director of Criterion Adjusters, speaks to Emma Ann Hughes about the sexism she encountered, growth plans for her business and her hope to encourage others to follow her lead and pass their Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters…
Diary of an Insurance PR: Full Circle’s Kirsty Plank
Kirsty Plank, director of Full Circle Communications, shows her appreciation of Dolly Parton’s lyrical genius, gets a boost from Pepsi Max as she compiles social media engagement reports and turn journalist when she interviews Insurance Post’s content…
Dive In registration opens
Registration has opened today (15 August) for the 2024 Dive In Festival, which aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry.
How to make the most of industry conferences
Heather Lambert, group sales director of Claims Consortium Group, shares her advice on how to ensure conferences aren’t just an overwhelming rush of presentations, visiting stands and networking in the latest Insurance Post Top Tips video.
60 Seconds With... SSP Broker’s Christian Wright
Christian Wright, head of market development for SSP Broker, bowls Post over with his surprising fact, would like to watch the Olympics live and shares his love of the 1990s.
Diary of an Insurance PR: Spotlight Consulting's SJ Wrigley
SJ Wrigley, founder and director of Spotlight Consulting, talks about her strategic approach, the importance of female mentorship, singing, and wild swimming.
How to create an inclusive insurance company
How to make sure the insurance industry attracts and retains a wider pool of talent is the topic of the latest Insurance Post Top Tips video, featuring Caroline Taylor, chief operating officer of Acies MGU.
Big Interview: Charles Offord, Co-op Insurance
Since the turn of the century, Co-op Insurance has weathered more “near-death” experiences than any other financial services company in the UK.
Diary of an Insurance PR: Omnia Partners’ Adrian Beeby
Adrian Beeby, director of Omnia Partners, is awoken by his dog, keen to maintain muscle mass, shapes a podcast, ensures a client can make the most of Linkedin and writes about geopolitical volatility.
60 Seconds With... Clear Group’s Bethany Croucher
Bethany Croucher, claims handler at the Clear Group, reveals she did her dissertation on Princess Diana and her ability to ski.
Diary of an Insurer: Axa’s David Pearce
David Pearce, trading director of Axa Direct and Swiftcover, takes a stride forward with application fraud controls, improves the online renewal user experience and talks to Swiss colleagues about electric vehicle battery tests.
Q&A: James Eveling, Woodgate & Clark
James Eveling, managing director of loss adjuster Woodgate & Clark, addresses the war for talent and discusses the firm’s growth plans plus its new claims system.
Big Interview: Sam White, Stella Insurance
Sam White, CEO of Stella Insurance, discusses her journey from aspiring stunt woman to insurance entrepreneur, the impact of her unconventional career path, and her mission to drive innovation and inclusivity within the industry.
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz Partners’ Matt Crawford
After cycling from London to Paris in 24 hours, Matt Crawford, head of sales for roadside assistance at Allianz Partners, keeps motors running during his working week and learns lessons from the provider's travel insurance business.
Big Brother is watching 45% of insurance employees
Almost half (45%) of insurance employees have their working time strictly monitored with 41% admitting leaders are always watching whether they’re on task during work hours.
Sam White’s Stella to launch domestic abuse insurance in UK
Stella Insurance is set to launch a domestic abuse insurance product in the UK, to go alongside its motor policy, Insurance Post can reveal.
Big Interview: Andy Bord, Flood Re
On his last day as Flood Re CEO, Andy Bord catches up with Emma Ann Hughes on how the scheme will end in 2039, his pride around Build Back Better, plus why Labour’s promise to build more homes must be accompanied by a robust planning framework.
Kelsall leaves Allianz for sweet role at Marshmallow
Nick Kelsall, head of insurance claims at Allianz UK, is leaving the insurer in September, Insurance Post can reveal.
Former Crawford exec Sadowski returns with senior TPA role
Former senior Crawford manager Lee Sadowski has returned to the claims management space joining home emergency third party administration specialist Preferred as chief strategy officer to help ramp up its insurance presence.