People
Mike Bruce ascends to GRP CEO as Searchlight deal completes
Searchlight Capital’s GRP deal has completed, with former group managing director Mike Bruce becoming group CEO of the broker.
My life in quarantine: The BDMA's Covid-19 heroes
The British Damage Management Association is honouring members from the damage management industry who have gone the extra mile for policyholders, clients and their local community during the Covid-19 pandemic, whether that is continuing restoring…
Briefing: Pat Gallagher’s anti-racism pledge – Simon Matson, Vyvienne Wade and the elephant in the room
It's a positive step that the industry says it is taking a stand against racism and discrimination, but one pledge, in particular, feels somewhat hollow given recent events.
Blog: Brightside's Richard Beaven on Pride month and why promoting inclusion is even more important today
As an industry there has been slow progress to move the needle on our ‘pale, male and stale image’ and while we continue to see signs of change we should all be driving towards greater inclusion explains Richard Beaven, chief operating officer at…
Atradius appoints Stuart Ramsden as UK and Ireland regional director
Credit insurance provider Atradius has promoted Stuart Ramsden to regional director of UK and Ireland succeeding Alun Sweeney who is set to retire.
Download the Insurance Covid-19 Resilience 2 Survey
Post conducted its first Resilience Survey in late March to find out how the sector was adapting to this new way of working. It revealed the ability for employers to handle staff wellbeing, especially mental health, and manage business if staff numbers…
Covid-19 Resilience Survey 2: Two-thirds of insurance staff are not keen to return to the office, while 90% are anxious about using public transport
The majority of insurance staff feel worried or anxious about a return to the office environment, while 90% of those surveyed had major concerns about using public transport to get there a survey by Post has found.
Bupa's Alex Perry on driving innovation in response to Covid-19
This pandemic is and has been extremely challenging for many people and organisations and, according to Alex Perry, CEO of Bupa Insurance UK, while all of us have had to adapt quickly its mark will be felt for years to come.
Dive In unveils virtual format for 2020
Dive In, the insurance industry’s festival for diversity and inclusion, has been confirmed with a virtual format of online events for 2020 taking place from 22 to 24 September.
Liberty Mutual and AIG donate to anti-racism charities in support of Black Lives Matter
Following tragic events of the recent weeks Liberty Mutual and AIG have pledged donations to help fight the injustice for black community.
Arch names Simon Williams as active underwriter
Arch Insurance International has appointed Simon Williams as active underwriter of Syndicate 1955 and confirmed David Slade as deputy active underwriter after the parent company’s takeover of Barbican.
This month: Opportunities await
This month marked the return of Post’s annual Insurtech 100, in association with Sønr, a celebration of companies that are driving growth and innovation across the insurance industry.
Insurers come together for Black Lives Matter
The insurance industry has spoken out against racism and social injustice in light of the recent events.
Complete Cover boosts management team with four hires including ex-Markerstudy and Brightside leader Russell Bence
Non-standard motor specialist Complete Cover Group has recruited a four-strong team of senior managers with experience from Hastings, Kwik Fit, Markerstudy, Brightside and Ageas.
US loss adjuster partners with Williams Pitt and Delta for UK and Ireland launch
US loss adjusting group Global Risk Solutions has formally launched in the UK and Ireland with two strategic partnerships - Delta Claims Solutions and Williams Pitt.
Edelle Michaels replaces Andrew Fyfe as Ifed head
Detective chief inspector Edelle Michaels has been appointed as the head of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Nearly 500 people set to lose their jobs at Markerstudy
Markerstudy has opened a “redundancy consultation exercise”, the insurer has confirmed.
CEO and founder Erik Abrahamsson departs insurtech Digital Fineprint
Exclusive: The CEO and founder of Digital Fineprint Erik Abrahamsson has left the insurtech he launched in 2016, Post can reveal.
Editor's comment: It's all about the money
Money won’t make you happy or so they say. Despite this it seems there are more idioms about money than almost anything else and for the many insurtechs reaching maturity and especially for those starting off money is a very key factor.
Penny Black's Social World: June 2020
FCA guidance, solidarity during coronavirus and climbing for charity
Insurance Covid-Cast: Insurtech 100 special – 'Wheels Focus' with By Miles, Cuvva, Inshur and Laka
In the 20th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a group of start-ups featured in the Insurtech 100 all of whom are focused on insuring ‘wheels’ in the broadest sense.
Zurich takes Baj from Chubb as UK A&H head
Zurich has appointed Stephane Baj as head of accident and health in the UK and multinational joining from Chubb.
Interview: Zego CEO Sten Saar
Zego co-founder and CEO Sten Saar tells Emmanuel Kenning about the insurtech’s significant growth ambitions, how he came into the market nearly four years ago and why he is committed to it for the long haul
Insurance Covid-Cast: Insurtech 100 special - Lemonade CEO Daniel Scheiber talks AI, European expansion and IPOs
The CEO and co-founder of Lemonade has declared young IPOs better for the long term viability of new technology businesses because it prevents them getting stuck in a state of ‘protracted adolescence,’ comforted by the ‘cocoon’ of private equity.