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Best Insurance Employer 2021: Howden (5* employer, large)
Post surveyed thousands of employees across the insurance sector and Howden was voted a 5* employer in the large category.
Dive In Festival: Companies must act to prevent unconscious generational bias, says WTW's Roy
Companies must act to ensure sweeping generational stereotypes are not unconsciously acted upon in the workplace, Willis Towers Watson’s UK chief operating officer Kate Roy has said.
Graham Wright heads to Saga from WTW in pricing director role
Graham Wright has been named Saga Insurance pricing director, joining from Willis Towers Watson.
David Williams to leave Axa
David Williams, managing director of underwriting and technical services, is leaving Axa Insurance after 41 years with the provider.
Dive In Festival: Insurance will fail without inclusivity, says Neal
Diversity and inclusion is “as important as anything else we do, we think it about it every day”, Lloyd’s CEO John Neal has told the audience at the first UK session of this year’s Dive In Festival.
MS Amlin names Robert Wiest as next CEO
Robert Wiest is set to become the next CEO of MS Amlin AG following the departure of Chris Beazley from the Swiss-domiciled reinsurer last month.
Sector-wide initiative to support neurodiverse people appeals for industry backing
An organisation championing autistic people and other neurodiverse people within the insurance sector is appealing for financial backing from the industry.
Intelligence: A question of diversity
Studies have shown diverse management teams achieve higher revenues due to innovation and discrimination claims can be costly. As the Dive In festival kicks off at Lloyd's and around the world, Edmund Tirbutt investigates if the insurance industry is…
Allianz unveils transitioning at work policy
Exclusive: Allianz Holdings has launched a transitioning at work policy across its UK businesses, including Allianz, LV, Petplan and Home & Legacy.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Insurance Personality of the Year: Aston Lark group CEO Peter Blanc
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Investing in Profession/Training Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Achievement Award: David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award sponsored by Verisk at the 2021 British Insurance Awards. Jonathan Swift caught up with him to reflect on his career.
Pool Re names ex-BBA boss Angela Knight as chair
Pool Re has appointed Angela Knight as non-executive chair, subject to regulatory approval.
Blog: What else can you do?
As job candidates increasing turn the table on interviewers and ask what they are doing for society, Sean Monks, senior associate at DWF Law and co-chair of the Associate Board of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK, explains how companies…
Aston Lark, Aviva and Covéa win big at 2021 British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark and Aviva were the big winners at the 2021 British Insurance Awards on a night when Covéa was crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Video Q&A: British Insurance Awards 2021 Achievement Award winner David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award, sponsored by Verisk, at the 2021 British Insurance Awards last night.
Axa adds Sarah Mallaby as distribution and trading director for commercial
Axa UK has appointed Sarah Mallaby, formerly director of broker markets at Allianz Insurance, as distribution and trading director for its commercial business.
Lucida adds Pearce as broking CEO and Davenport as CRO
Simon Pearce and Insiyah Davenport have joined Lucida as CEO of the broking division and group chief risk officer.
GRP’s Mike Bruce on changes in working practices requiring evolution not revolution for broking
Mike Bruce, group CEO at GRP, discusses the importance for brokers of dealing with office-based underwriters as the world of work evolves.
Female board presence at LMA board almost doubles with appointments
The Lloyd’s Market Association has appointed six board members, bringing a broad range of disciplines to support the market, with the number of females at the group almost doubling to seven.
Analysis: Trust and the whiplash portal
A survey commissioned by Post found that people are not confident in the whiplash portal, with a number of claimants turning to claims management companies and solicitors for help in completing the claim.
Aon, Aviva and Axa leaders showcased on top 100 women executives list
Julie Page and Jennifer Bell of Aon, Danny Harmer from Aviva and Axa’s Tracy Garrad have all featured on this year’s Heroes 100 Women Executives List.