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Diary of an Insurer: HDI Embedded’s Nelson Castellanos
Nelson Castellanos, chief partnerships officer for international at HDI Embedded, discusses factoring in different country’s needs to product development, explores embedded insurance options for the European telecommunications industry and loves the fact…
Insurers share concerns after killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Adrian Jones, chief of staff for international and global markets at insurtech Acrisure, observed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death was shocking and deeply concerning given the accessibility of the insurance sector’s leaders.
Zurich’s Collinson on adjustments for a neurodiverse workforce
View from the Top: Steve Collinson, chief HR officer at Zurich UK, shines a light on the challenges faced by neurodiverse people and outlines the adjustments the insurer is making.
Re-emergence of Southampton: where insurance first docked
While the story of insurance is often traced back to old coffee houses in London in the 16th century, Scott McGee discovers insurance had a place in the UK hundreds of years before that as he explores the re-emergence of its original hub in the UK:…
Gallagher promotes for three northern regional MDs
Gallagher has made a series of leadership appointments in its UK and Ireland retail division, all of which operate in the north of England, and Scotland, covering 14 regional offices and 750 people.
60 Seconds With... Machine Learning Programs' Damian Baxter
Damian Baxter, CEO of Machine Learning Programs, reveals how Sir Alan Sugar's loss is insurance's gain, would like to be Captain Jack Sparrow and can't stand ironing.
Ageas announces raft of personal lines hires
Ageas UK has today announced changes to its executive leadership team, as it commits to growing in the personal lines broker market.
Diary of an Insurer: Connect Underwriting’s Jamil Elbahou
Jamil Elbahou, CEO and chief underwriting officer of Connect Underwriting, who is also chairman of insurance network GBN Worldwide, brushes shoulders with Cherie Blair, reflects on how he remains an underwriter at heart, and won't let flu stop him from…
Insurer CEOs focusing on cost cutting rather than diversity
Reboot’s 2024 Race to Equality report has found that budget cuts are the biggest contributing factor to the slowing down or silencing of diversity efforts.
Mike Crane joins Axa Commercial as SME and specialty director
Mike Crane, formerly managing director of LV Broker, has been appointed as Axa Commercial’s SME and specialty director.
Mandatory qualifications will safeguard the future of insurance
Given the regulator’s role in safeguarding consumers, Crescens George, CEO of Wiser Academy, wonders why the Financial Conduct Authority hasn't already stepped in to mandate higher qualification standards for the insurance sector.
Skills commission CEO warns of AI impact on underwriters
Underwriters and actuaries are set to be “hugely impacted” by artificial intelligence, according to Financial Services Skills Commission CEO Claire Tunley.
Von Mesterhazy appointed Allianz MD for specialty
Isabella Von Mesterhazy has been appointed managing director for Allianz UK’s specialty business, effective 1 December 2024
Diary of an Insurer: MS Amlin's Kate Bandhu
Kate Bandhu, head of casualty claims at MS Amlin, stays connected with accounts, looks to expand the use of robots to new areas, and finds the best interactions are face-to-face.
Foil elects Keoghs partner Dean as president
Howard Dean, partner at Keoghs, has been elected president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers for 2025, taking over from Pete Allchorne, partner at DAC Beachcroft.
ABI’s Skeet leaving UK insurance for Bermudan tax
Mervyn Skeet, director of general insurance policy at the Association of British Insurers, is leaving the trade body to become CEO of the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Agency.
DLG chief people officer Vicky Wallis to retire
Direct Line Group’s chief people officer, Vicky Wallis is to retire and be replaced in early 2025.
Q&A: Simon Axon, Teradata
Simon Axon, global financial services industry director at Teradata, explains how general insurance providers are lagging behind banks in making the most of their data and why Amazon’s style of operating should inspire boards to back investment in…
Allianz Commercial MD Nadia Côté departs
Insurance Post can reveal that managing director of Allianz Commercial Nadia Côté is leaving the insurer with immediate effect.
Beale urges insurance to prioritise climate action
Dame Inga Beale has said decarbonisation has to become a priority for the insurance industry.
Crawford promotes Lofkin to UK and Ireland president
Paul Lofkin will be become president of Crawford & Company for UK & Ireland on 1 December.
Yet another exit at Allianz as Major heads to HDI
HDI Global has this morning announced the appointment of Allianz Commercial’s Tom Major as its chief claims officer for the UK and Ireland.
60 Seconds With... Woodgate & Clark’s Sarah Durkin
Sarah Durkin, head of counter fraud at Woodgate & Clark, was wowed by Monte Carlo, won’t let the truth get in the way of a great story, and relates to Gnasher from the Beano.
Ex-BGL CEO Thompson joins Open GI as chair
Former BGL Insurance CEO Peter Thompson has joined Open GI as the organisation’s chair.