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BI ruling and Covid impact drive claims vacancy boom
Job adverts for claims roles are on the up, research has suggested, with the business interruption ruling a likely driver.
Bupa's Iain McMillan looks at how to attract and retain a happy workforce
In a white-hot labour market, Iain McMillan, director of distribution at Bupa UK Insurance, asks what is the key to maintaining talent retention and attraction, and managing an employee health and wellbeing strategy during a period of post-pandemic…
DLG CEO Penny James appointed co-chair of FTSE Women Leaders Review
Direct Line Group CEO Penny James has been named co-chair of the FTSE Women Leaders Review.
60 seconds with... Helen Bancroft, Allianz
Helen Bancroft, casualty account manager at Allianz, tells Post which feisty 'Southern Belle' she'd love to be, and why she couldn't live without her garden.
FCA staff back strike action in Unite ballot
Staff at the Financial Conduct Authority have voted in favour of striking over proposed changes to pay and conditions, the trade union Unite has announced.
Q&A: Mark Bower-Dyke and Crescens George, Wiser Academy
Insurance specialist learning provider Wiser Academy recently gained an ‘Outstanding’ award from Ofsted. Crescens George, CEO, and Mark Bower-Dyke, chairman, tell Post about the importance of formal qualifications to gain entry to the industry, and their…
Lloyd’s HQ closed for day as Extinction Rebellion blocks entrances
Lloyd’s has closed its headquarters for the day as protesters from Extinction Rebellion blocked entrances into the building.
Pen's Tom Downey says MGA sector's secret sauce is its recipe for success
Tom Downey, CEO Pen Underwriting, believes the managing general agents sector is in rude health and discusses what he believes could be its 'secret sauce'.
Start-up Peppercorn to launch this year with a customer-empowering motor solution
Exclusive: Insurtech start-up Peppercorn will launch later this year with a digital motor solution that will challenge the mechanics of traditional incumbents.
Charlotte Halkett appointed as Many Pets CUO
Many Pets, formerly known as Bought By Many, has appointed Charlotte Halkett to its newly-created chief underwriting officer.
British Insurance Awards: 2022 shortlist revealed
This year the British Insurance Awards return back to their spiritual home at the Royal Albert Hall after a two year absence.
Editor's comment: Walk the walk on ESG
Last August the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report warned that ‘unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to close to 1.5°C or even 2°C will be beyond reach’.
Penny Black's Social World: April 2022
Getting pied, planting trees and Macmillan money
Dual appoints European executive chairman to spearhead 'hire and acquire' strategy
Howden-owned managing general agent Dual has appointed Maurizio Ghilosso as executive chair of its European business.
McPhail swaps Zurich for Keoghs
Calum McPhail, formerly head of liability claims at Zurich, has left the insurer to join Keoghs as strategy consultant on a part-time basis.
Interview: Kelly Ogley, A-Plan
Four months after stepping up to the role of CEO at A-Plan, Kelly Ogley tells Pamela Kokoszka about her three passions, discusses the growth plans for the broker, and reveals how it has managed to remain relevant for the past 58 years
FCA reforms authorisation process as it continues recruitment push
The Financial Conduct Authority has said it is committed to bring a more robust and efficient authorisation process and confirmed it has reformed its authorisation process with more decisions now taken by individual senior managers rather than by…
Allianz’s Catherine Dixon explains why we should all be on the path to Net Zero
Meeting environmental, social and governance targets should be a relay race, with each baton pass advancing the cause towards Net Zero, explains Catherine Dixon, chief underwriting officer at Allianz Commercial.
Aviva names RSA’s Charlotte Jones CFO
Aviva has appointed Charlotte Jones as chief financial officer starting in September.
Judgment closing dental liability loophole could herald insurance step change
A Court of Appeal judgment has closed a legal loophole that meant dental practices were not liable for injuries caused by individual dentists during treatment, potentially further opening up the market to commercial insurers.
Enoizi joins Guy Carpenter in global role
Guy Carpenter has appointed Julian Enoizi as global head of public sector.
Lloyd’s CEO John Neal hospitalised after weekend collision
Lloyd’s CEO John Neal is in hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a collision with a car on Saturday while cycling.
Markel UK hires director of underwriting from Hiscox
Markel UK has named Mark Plews as director of underwriting, joining from Hiscox.
RSA adopts trans-inclusive policy for UK staff
RSA has recently launched a new policy to support trans-identified and transitioning staff, and ensure their colleagues have the right tools and resources to be effective allies.