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Ciaran Astin to exit Hastings amid leadership restructure
Exclusive: Hastings Direct retail commercial director Ciaran Astin will be leaving the business, as it re-juggles its senior leadership team structure.
Penny Black's Social World: January 2019
CSR, charity week and clearing gardens
Interview: David Rule, Prudential Regulation Authority
With Brexit, increased scrutiny over reserves, climate change and emerging risks on the ‘watch’ list for 2019 The Prudential Regulation Authority certainly has a lot on its plate. Its executive director for insurance, David Rule spoke to Stephanie Denton…
Neon Underwriting appoints new CEO and managing director
Lloyd’s managing agency, Neon Underwriting Limited has appointed Theo Butt and Matthew Washington to the positions of CEO and managing director respectively, subject to Lloyd’s and PRA approval.
Rising star: Tom Foster, Ambant
Tom Foster started in insurance straight from further education and has already risen to senior reinsurance technician at Ambant.
Aviva's Maurice Tulloch on leading the way in prevention
Climate change means extreme weather events are only going to become more frequent. Maurice Tulloch, CEO international insurance, explains how the insurance industry can lead the way in prevention.
Crawford appoints new global president of Global Technical Services
Crawford & Company has appointed Andrew Bart as global president of its Global Technical Services division.
RSA appoints Strickland as head of customer experience for Global Risk Solutions
RSA Group has named Neil Strickland as director of its new commercial customer experience following its restructure last month.
British Insurance Awards: 25 glorious years: Industry figures reflect on their experiences
Next year the British Insurance Awards will be held for the 25th time. To celebrate the silver anniversary of the most prestigious event in the insurance calendar, a host of BIA regulars recount where they were when the awards were first unveiled and…
Hiscox names former claims boss as UK CEO
Hiscox has named Bob Thaker as its UK CEO, succeeding Steve Langan.
Blog: How can insurers keep up when the future is being created every day?
Insurers will inevitably retain insurance as their core offering. But must act more like venture capitalists and develop innovation cultures to succeed according to Geoff Knott, director, Ninety Consulting
Hiscox's James Brady on why cyber knowledge remains a barrier
James Brady, head of cyber at Hiscox UK & Ireland, urges the sector to use heightened awareness of cyber risks into positive action.
Charles Taylor bolsters liability team by hiring senior sextet from Vericlaim
Charles Taylor Adjusting has bolstered its complex corporate liability function with the recruitment of six senior adjusters formerly with rival VRS Verclaim.
Marsh boss joins GRP-backed Marshall Wooldridge
Former Marsh regional boss Geoff Kirk has joined GRP-backed Marshall Wooldridge as managing director.
Trade Voice: Biba's Steve White on why we need to be mindful about mental health
In years gone by no one spoke about mental health issues but now, as well as being aware of the issues, employers have moral responsibility to address it according to Steve White, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
I work in insurance: Stephanie Horton, River Canal Rescue
After buying her own boat, Stephanie Horton, managing director of River Canal Rescue realised not everyone has the expertise to fix their vessels so now she comes to the aid of those in trouble on the water
O’Connor replaces Fairchild at the helm of Broker Network
Broker Network CEO Andy Fairchild has stepped down from the business, being replaced by Des O’Connor.
GRP’s Craig Pocock on SMCR
GRP’s chief people officer Craig Pocock explains why it’s important for brokers to plan for the new Senior Managers and Certification Regime.
Ed unveils CEO Hearn’s replacement and plots Bermuda office
Andrew Draycott will take on the role of Ed Broking CEO once its acquisition by Besso owner BGC Partners is complete, while the specialty, wholesale and reinsurance broker has also revealed plans to open a Bermuda office.
Penny Black's social world: December 2018
Charity nominations and mayoral perambulations
Brightside hiring COO with departure of David Sweeney
Brightside is hiring a chief operating officer now that managing director of insurance David Sweeney has left the Bristol-based broker.
Interview: Shaun Lynn and Steve Hearn, BGC and Ed
With the takeover of Ed, BGC president Shaun Lynn believes he now has the person in its CEO Steve Hearn to help it realise its insurance ambitions. The pair spoke to Jonathan Swift about how an investment in technology, talent, globalisation and a finely…
Blog: Why you should get involved with The Claims Apprentice in 2019
From automation to digitalization; from controlling claims inflation to the legal framework for driverless cars, it could be argued that working in claims has never been scarier – but more exciting.
Analysis: The Arron Banks show
No stranger to controversy, Arron Banks is back in the news and under the spotlight with allegations and appeals