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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.
Briefing: Keep the sexism out of it - we're only fans of insurance
The insurance industry cannot allow itself to slide further back into boys' club ways after a Covid hiatus, argues Post news editor Jen Frost.
Qmetric CEO Suri exits as former Axa personal lines boss steps up
Sanchit Suri, former CEO of Policy Expert owner Qmetric, has left the business with immediate effect, Post can reveal.
Verisk to launch investigation after conference photo met with criticism
Verisk is to launch an internal investigation and conduct a review of future trade show plans after it drew criticism for a photo shared on social media by one of its business unit leaders.
Blog: Effective innovation is driven by key initiatives, as well as visible leadership, clear direction and planning
Long-term thinking is key to business success, but as Harvey Wade, founder and managing director of Innovate 21, explains, more key ingredients are required to make innovation work.
Citizens Advice sounds alarm on car insurance 'ethnicity penalty'
Citizens Advice has accused the insurance sector of charging an 'ethnicity penalty' after finding that people from ethnic minority backgrounds pay hundreds of pounds a year more for their car insurance than white people.
Pool Re appoints Tom Clementi as CEO
Former MS Amlin Underwriting CEO Tom Clementi will join Pool Re as CEO in April.
Markerstudy rejoins Biba after 2017 split
Markerstudy has rejoined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association following its 2017 split from the trade body.
Briefing: Lloyd’s finally proves its mettle on harassment clampdown with record fine
Lloyd’s of London has now proved it is willing to walk the walk as it fined Atrium £1m over harassment and bullying charges.
Intelligence: What does the future hold for ESG chief officers?
With the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues, companies are starting to recruit people to senior executive positions to oversee their strategies. Pamela Kokoszka investigates if the role of chief ESG officer is here to stay,…
ESG blog: Valuing water – delivering access to water, sanitation and hygiene in Northern India
Looking at the S in ESG, Suzanne Scatliffe, global sustainability director at Axa XL, explains how the insurer is working with Water Aid to improve the quality of people’s lives by providing clean water, decent toilets and improved hygiene.
Briefing: Ukraine - A sensitivity reminder
Journalists aren’t widely known for being beacons of sensitivity – but sometimes even we can be shocked.
60 seconds with... Roxanne Thornhill, Charles Taylor Adjusting
Roxanne Thornhill, associate director at Charles Taylor Adjusting, tells Post why she'd like to learn how to make pottery, and the one fact about her that would surprise her colleagues.
Zurich names UK chief sustainability officer and COO
Zurich chief operating officer John Keppel has been appointed UK chief sustainability officer.
ESG Exchange Q&A 2: How are insurers enabling their employees and partners to be green?
As part of our ESG Exchange fortnight, Post spoke to Ageas, Aviva, LV and Zurich to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping their employees, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance…
Howden moves HX staff into its other businesses
Howden is integrating teams from its HX business into different areas of the group.
PIB Group's Brendan McManus on how to get deals and acquisitions right
Brendan McManus, CEO at the PIB Group, understands why people can see acquisitive growth as being like a hamster wheel, but explains that through investing in verticals, products, people and technology it can be more like an exhilarating rollercoaster…