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Former COO Philippou exits FCA in a string of departures
Georgina Philippou, former chief operating officer at the Financial Conduct Authority, has left the regulator after three decades.
Matthew Wilson steps down as Brit group CEO
Matthew Wilson has stepped down as group CEO of Brit in order to prioritise his health and spend more time with his family.
Acrisure acquires Sutton Winson and SSR; One Family to acquire Beagle Street and Many Pets expands to the US
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Marc Sweeney, Cila
Davies’ Marc Sweeney was appointed as president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters in September, replacing Helena Evans. He spoke to Post about his plans for the next year, how his experience as a chartered psychologist will help him in his…
Intelligence: Keeping over-50s in the workplace
Alongside the ‘great resignation’, there are also concerns over a ‘brain drain’, with so many people over the age of 50 leaving full-time employment. Sam Barrett looks at what the insurance sector is doing to keep these people on – and attract some back…
Direct Line Group creates two offices to enhance customer and commercial focus
Direct Line Group has revealed the establishment of a Chief Customer Office and Chief Commercial Office to lead the Group’s brand, customer and trading strategies.
UK 'veering off course' with ESG as public rank cost of living as their top concern
According to a report on environmental, social and corporate governance issues from communications consultancy SEC Newgate, the UK public rank the cost of living crisis as their primary concern.
Blog: Should insurers be concerned about The Great Cancellation?
The cost-of-living crisis is driving the great cancellation as people cut non-essential purchases. Streaming services such as Netflix, and gym memberships were some of the first to go. Bob Meier, product solutions manager at EIS, considers whether…
Aon launches Work Insights Programme to help provide students work experience opportunities
Aon strengthens efforts to support college students from lower socio-economic backgrounds with new career prospects with the launch of its Work Insights Programme.
Q&A: Stephen Worrall, HSB
After taking over the CEO role six months ago, Stephen Worrall has overseen HSB's acquisition of the MD Group and its integration. He talks to Frances Stebbing about HSB's 2025 ambition, which is centred around doubling the size of the business, and…
Allianz poaches mid-market boss from Aviva in further commercial reshuffle
Allianz Commercial has appointed Aviva’s David Carey into the newly created position of managing director of mid-market.
Lloyd’s first CEO Ian Hay Davison passes away
Former CEO of Lloyd’s of London who took on a task of reforming scandal-ridden Lloyd’s of London in 1983 of its reputation, has passed away aged 91.
Hemming to leave Aviva and be replaced with Dave Martin
Aviva's Gareth Hemming is to "pursue new opportunities outside of Aviva" at the end of the year.
FCA expects to grow staff headcount by '400 to 500 this financial year'
Financial Conduct Authority CEO Nikhil Rathi expects the staff headcount to grow by 400 to 500 this financial year, “challenging set of reforms” to its career, pay and grading which resulted in two strikes action.
Editor’s comment – Adios amigos
The Top 100 UK Insurers ranking is always a highlight in my insurance year, but this year’s is bittersweet as it will be my last after 18 years at Insurance Post.
Das UK partners with Admiral; IFB partners with GIFC and Ifed; Canopius names head of change
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Penny Black's Social World: October 2022
Donations, overcoming adversity, supporting sports, diversity and inclusion, walks and a lot of hard work.
Interview: Hannah Gurga, ABI
The ABI's new director general, who started her role in February, speaks to Scott McGee about her ambitions for the industry, being the best advocate for insurance, and her hopes when it comes to working with the new Prime Minister.
CII elects Swiss Re's Russell Higginbotham as president
Russell Higginbotham, CEO of Swiss Re Solutions, has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute for 2023.
Hunt appointed CFO of HDI Global UK and Ireland
HDI Global has appointed Simon Hunt as CFO for its UK & Ireland branch.
Hastings support staff through cost of living crisis with 5% pay increase and £500 cost of living bonus
Hastings Direct is implementing a packet of support to help the majority of its colleagues through the cost of living crisis.
Zurich’s Anita Fernqvist says companies should look inwards to fill the skills gap
Anita Fernqvist, chief operating officer at Zurich UK, argues that in the face of a competitive job market and skills shortages, insurance companies need to redouble their efforts to provide rewarding career pathways and healthy work-life balance.
FCA warns insurers to protect customers during cost-of-living squeeze
As the soaring cost of living is putting pressure on households, the Financial Conduct Authority has instructed insurers to protect customers from unnecessary products or add-ons and unfair penalties.
Clegg Gifford employee wins age discrimination case after being told he has been around ‘as long as Pontius Pilate’
A Clegg Gifford & Co employee, who has worked in the industry “a great many years”, has won age discrimination case after his boss claimed he has been around “as long as Pontius Pilate”.