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Kelsall at Marshmallow no s’more
Marshmallow head of claims Nick Kelsall has left the insurer for Munich Re.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Meshed’s cut-out; S&P’s sliders
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Obesity and weight health: The global landscape
Obesity and inactivity are a huge challenge to public health and global economies, with 1 in 6 UK deaths linked to inactivity. This whitepaper explores the critical role that healthier lifestyles centred around fitness and good nutrition play alongside…
Direct Line leadership exodus concludes after Aviva takeover
The leadership exodus from Direct Line Group at Aviva has now concluded, with three senior executives departing the combined business, Insurance Post can reveal.
Throwback Thursday: Willis merger; CII’s coffers concerns
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to October 1990 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Willis was set to merge with a New York broker.
CII to adapt for AI-dominated insurance sector
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s CEO Matthew Hill has urged the sector to embrace artificial intelligence “not as a threat, but as a tool”. But warned professionalism, ethics and human judgment must remain central as the technology reshapes the…
Williams Pitt MDs step down following management buy-out
Williams Pitt Chartered Loss Adjusters’ joint managing directors have stepped back from their roles as part of a management buy-out.
60 Seconds With... ITIC’s Mark Brattman
Whether he’s channelling Father Christmas for professionals in a pickle or negotiating with insurers over coffee, Mark Brattman, claims director at ITIC, brings wit, wisdom, and a touch of Jean-Luc Picard to the world of claims handling.
Insurance job numbers bounce back after Covid
The number of financial services and general insurance jobs in the UK has increased 5% in the last decade, led by London and Wales, while regions like Yorkshire and Midlands seeing fewer hires or stagnation.
Aviation crashes fuel demand for insurance knowledge sharing
Recent aviation accidents have driven enthusiasm for information sharing in aviation insurance, according to global technical director at McLarens Aviation John Bayley.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: HFG's hands; SEC Newgate's treats
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Covéa Insurance UK CEO Macedo to step down
Georges De Macedo is stepping down from the role of Covéa UK CEO.
CII conference to examine how AI is reshaping insurance
“Artificial intelligence won’t replace your job, but someone who uses AI better than you will,” warns Artur Niemczewski, AI champion and former non-executive director of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Why part-time men are a full-time win for everyone
View from the Top: Having seen the number of men working part-time increase by nearly 50% in recent years, Zurich’s chief HR and sustainability officer Steve Collinson argues the change is good for employees, their families and companies.
Q&A: Brett Sainty, BLW Insurance Brokers
Brett Sainty, CEO of BLW Insurance Brokers, shares how he intends to double the business in the next five years plus what differentiates it from the consolidators.
Winners of British Insurance Technology Awards 2025 revealed
The winners of the second British Insurance Technology Awards were unveiled last night (23 September) at a The Brewery in London.
How the AI revolution can unlock neurodiverse insurance talent
As artificial intelligence takes the insurance industry by storm, Damisola Sulaiman analyses the unexpected benefits AI implementation can have for creating a workplace that is inclusive by design for neurodiverse employees.
Marsh’s Fort slams ‘rigid’ insurance culture stifling ethnic talent rise
Shannan Fort, international cyber product leader at Marsh, argued insurance’s “rigid” culture is the challenge preventing racial inclusion in leadership.
Insurance pay gap persists as Cardiff and Newcastle trail London
In the last decade, the number of general insurance jobs in Wales and Northern Ireland has grown more than in other regions but pay remains far behind the salaries achieved in London - exposing deep regional divides for employers to navigate.
Antares’s Thomas reveals secret to building underwriter belonging
James Thomas, head of specialty at Antares, highlighted key ways to foster belonging for underwriters on the 'Belonging through every chapter: supporting talent at every turn' panel at the Dive In festival.
Hold senior management to account so social mobility goals are met
Introducing social mobility targets into senior management responsibilities was a key takeaway from a Dive In panel debate.
Protesters interrupt closing events of Dive In Festival
The plug was pulled on one of the final sessions of this year’s Dive In Festival on Thursday afternoon (18 September) after a climate change activist stepped onto the stage.
Dive In proves insurance superheroes no longer need masks
Editor’s View: Insurance once rewarded only Superman-style displays of strength, but as Emma Ann Hughes observes, this year’s Dive In shows the sector now thrives when Clark Kent qualities are embraced.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Howden’s hike; Headlinemoney’s curry
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.