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Aviva's Andrew Morrish on protecting properties against flood damage
Storms Ciara and Dennis and the floods late last year have brought flooding into the media spotlight yet again, with hundreds of homes and businesses under water, many for the second time in recent years and according to Andrew Morrish, claims director…
Covéa boosts paternity pay programme
Covéa Insurance has enhanced its paternity pay by offering six weeks fully paid leave for dads of new babies.
Blog: Sexual harassment in the post-Weinstein era
As American film producer Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse case again makes headlines, the spotlight on diversity and equality is having an impact on many businesses, regardless of size, nature or geographical location writes Jennifer Boldon, partner in…
Jon Hancock to become AIG international GI CEO after leaving Lloyd's
Jon Hancock has been appointed CEO of AIG’s international general insurance division, and will join the company this spring.
My other life: Richard Sharratt, charity founder
When not working as senior IT service delivery engineer at L&G General Insurance, Richard Sharratt raises funds to help families on their neonatal journey.
Direct Line to cut 800 jobs
Direct Line Group is cutting 800 jobs over the next two years, the insurer has confirmed.
Michael van der Straaten appointed QIC Global CEO
Qatar Re CEO Michael van der Straaten has been appointed CEO of QIC Global.
This week in Post: Do or delay
The government is likely to make an announcement delaying the much-awaited whiplash claims portal in a matter of days, sources close to the project told Post this week.
Gunter replaces Hendrick as Axa XL CEO
Scott Gunter has been appointed as CEO of Axa XL joining from Chubb to replace Greg Hendrick who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Rising Star: Aaron Slattery, Channel Islands Adjusters
After experiencing a fire loss in his family's construction business, Aaron Slattery saw the loss adjusting process and decided to try the industry, this put him on the path to becoming the world's youngest loss adjuster at 22 last year.
Ex-Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale joins Crawford board
Former Lloyd’s of London CEO Dame Inga Beale has been elected to the board of directors of Crawford & Company, as an independent director effective 11 February.
RSA's John Dawe on how schemes offer an attractive growth opportunity for brokers
A bespoke insurance product for a niche group of customers gives brokers a unique selling point and according to John Dawe, partnership director at RSA it enables them to target gaps in the market, diversify their business or create a new revenue stream.
MGAA boss Peter Staddon to retire
Peter Staddon will retire as managing director of the Managing General Agents’ Association at the end of June this year, after nearly seven years in the role.
This week: Black swans, white swans
Love is in the air as of course it's Valentines Day. Today couples across the world will celebrate their love for one another with thoughtful gifts like chocolate, flowers and cards. A day that's often symbolised by white swans as they are known to have…
Interview: Amanda Blanc on life in the NED seat
The former Zurich, Axa and Towergate leader discusses her portfolio of NED positions, challenges for insurers in the current market, the partnership opportunities for insurtech businesses as well as rugby and schools.
Q&A: Gary Humphreys, Markerstudy
Markerstudy’s group underwriting director, Gary Humphreys, discusses taking a pause on commercial business, progress on the Co-op Insurance buy, debt, making further acquisitions and the rated versus unrated debate as well as backing MGAs and the future…
Cross-industry code of practice on flood resilience debuts
A code of practice for property flood resilience aimed at homeowners and industry bodies was yesterday launched at Parliament.
Markerstudy not 'exercised' by May debt deadline
Markerstudy is in discussions with Qatar Re over the repayment of its $316m (£244m) loan ahead of the next deadline of May this year, group underwriting director Gary Humphreys told Post.
Gallagher UK appoints Jonathan Turner as specialty CEO
Gallagher has announced a number of senior people moves in its specialty broking and underwriting divisions.
Post Claims Awards: Countdown to deadline begins
The final countdown has started for entries for the 2020 Post Claims Awards.
This Month: Looking forwards, listening back
Post’s new Motor Mouth Podcast series is proving quite the hit with listeners.
Blog: Controlling the business impact of Coronavirus
The human impact of Novel Coronavirus has already been devastating – around 500 deaths so far, and nearly 25,000 people have been infected. Simon Worrell, global medical director at Collinson, explains that businesses can play a significant role in…
Andy Fairchild to lead Applied in UK
Former Broker Network CEO Andy Fairchild has been appointed to the newly created role of CEO of Applied Systems Europe.
Penny Black's Social World: February 2020
Creative & Innovation Awards, managing flood risk and recognising carers