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Victor International appoints Anthony Stevens as president
Victor Insurance Holdings has appointed Anthony Stevens as president of Victor International, effective immediately. He succeeds Paul Drake, who previously announced his plans to retire from the firm in September.
First Central will not appeal £13,000 ‘unfair dismissal’ judgment
Exclusive: First Central has been hit with a compensation order, after a former employee claimed they were dismissed unfairly.
Blog: Why claims has a key role in supporting customers with mental health
Having to make an insurance claim can be traumatic. During Mental Health Awareness Week, Jeremy Trott, head of claims operations at Allianz Insurance, explains as well as the pain of the loss, it can be deeply distressing to experience an event such as a…
McLarens expands leadership team
McLarens has announced six management appointments within its UK and Ireland business.
Lloyd's launches independent workplace culture survey
Lloyd’s has commissioned the Banking Standards Board to conduct an independent survey on the workplace culture and standards of behaviour within the market.
Covéa appoints James Gearey as corporate development and strategy director
Covéa Insurance has appointment of James Gearey as corporate development and strategy director.
Blog: How digitalisation can be an enabler of customer-centric strategies
A survey conducted by Post showed that insurers and brokers saw improved customer engagement as the top positive outcome anticipated from partnering with insurtechs. John Price, chief operating officer of Schemeserve, believes digitalisation is key to…
This month: Celebrations, culture and change
In this month’s issue, Post publishes the annual Insurtech 100, a celebration of growth and innovation in insurance across Europe, Asia and the USA, in association with Tällt Ventures.
Gallagher’s closing statements commence as legal dispute with Ardonagh continues
The closing statements in the ongoing legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued yesterday (9 May) at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
Post's Jen Frost named among UK's top young journalists
Insurance Post senior reporter Jen Frost has been named as one of the top 30 young journalists in the UK.
Chris Guillaume steps down as CEO of Open GI
Open GI CEO Chris Guillaume is set to step down and take on a non-executive role on the company’s main board.
Gallagher and Ardonagh return to court as closing statements begin
The parties in the ongoing legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh returned to the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday, as the court heard closing statements from two of the defendants.
Penny Black's Social World: May 2019
Schooling students, charity cycling and cracking chocolate
Top 100 Insurtech Firms 2019
The annual Insurtech 100 returns; a celebration of the innovation that is rethinking and reshaping the world of insurance as we know it. Matt Connolly, founder and CEO of Tällt Ventures, which has produced the index, outlines the methodology and what has…
Brightside CFO steps down
Brightside’s chief financial officer, Ian Sutherland has left the broker.
L&G appoints Darren Prior as head of broker
Legal & General has promoted Darren Prior to head of broker within its general insurance division.
This week: The Godfathers of insurance return
Just when they think they’re out, insurance pulls them back in. This week, two big names from the recent past, Stephen Catlin and Steve McGill, returned to the fold.
Former Cunningham Lindsey boss Pigot joins McLarens
McLarens has appointed David Pigot to the newly created role of director of London Markets and global head of specialty.
Senior departures at RSA as it announces management shakeup
RSA has announced a number of senior role changes in its UK and international business.
Eldon Insurance director no longer at the broker
Jacobus Coetzee no longer holds a directorship at Arron Banks’ Eldon Insurance.
Allianz proposes office closures that put 97 staff at risk of redundancy
Allianz has proposed shutting its Woking and Luton offices, which could lead to 97 people being made redundant.
BMS appoints Nick Moss as chief financial officer
BMS has appointed Nick Moss as chief financial officer of the group.
Q&A: Claims Apprentice 2019 winner Verity Ross
Verity Ross, motor claims handler for Zurich has been crowned winner of the Claims Apprentice 2019. Hiriyti Bairu caught up with her to discuss how she met the challenge, what the experience has taught her now and moving forward in her career.
Axa places 125 jobs at risk following claims restructure
Axa has placed 125 roles at risk of redundancy as a result of further restructuring of its claims business.