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Zurich names Amanda Blanc's successor
Alison Martin has been appointed Zurich CEO EMEA and bank distribution, following Amanda Blanc stepping down after nine months in the role.
The NED Blog: What is the function of a non-executive director?
Michael Gaughan has spent over 35 years in the insurance market in various executive and independent non-executive roles. In the first of a series of blogs from a NED point of view, he explains what the function of a NED is.
Ageas’ Lyn Nicholls on the true value of mental wellbeing
When starting out as HR director at Ageas, employees were extremely reluctant to admit they had symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression, writes Lyn Nicholls. Unfortunately, this denial resulted in what people like psychologist Professor Tanya Byron…
This month: Reputation, climate change and technology
This month’s issue looked at reputational issues the sector is facing and what needs to be done to improve the industry's reputation going forward.
Penny Black's Social World: July 2019
Festival of Football, charity communities and clean air commitments
Former Aviva boss joins MS Amlin as COO
MS Amlin has appointed Rob Houghton as chief operating officer, replacing Simon Smith.
Amanda Blanc quits as Zurich EMEA CEO after just nine months
Zurich Insurance Group has today confirmed that Amanda Blanc, CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and bank distribution and a member of the group’s executive committee, has tendered her resignation.
Lloyd's response to culture concerns 'not enough' says Neal
Lloyd's CEO John Neal has addressed concerns about the workplace culture at Lloyd’s, saying “whatever we’ve done so far, it’s not enough”.
Blog: How you can make a difference by supporting Alzheimer's Society at the 2019 BIAs
Every three seconds across the world, someone develops dementia. With this in mind Benedict Burke, chief client officer, global client development, Crawford & Company, explains why you should get behind Insurance United Against Dementia at the 2019…
BGC recruits Willis' Smaje to head aerospace brokerage
BGC has appointed Philip Smaje as CEO of its global aviation and space reinsurance brokerage.
Allianz appoints Tom Leonard as London regional manager
Allianz Insurance has appointed Tom Leonard as its London regional manager.
This week: heatwave, hurdles and honours
Our neighbours in France may have hit their highest ever recorded temperature this week as the heatwave that struck Europe saw schools closed, but Post revealed motorists holidaying there will not be able to claim compensation if they are struck by an…
Tulsi Naidu appointed chair of FCA practioner panel
Zurich UK CEO Tulsi Naidu has been appointed as chair of the Financial Conduct Authority’s practitioner panel.
Blog: Tackling gender inequality through the beautiful game
There are obvious parallels between gender inequality in insurance and in sports like football says Aaida Abu Jaber, head of diversity and inclusion at International General Insurance. That is why in June this year, IGI will take part in Equal Playing…
Hiscox CUO Richard Watson to retire
Hiscox chief underwriting officer Richard Watson will retire from the role at the end of the year.
Rob Smale joins Claims Consortium Group as NED
Rob Smale, former claims director at Ageas, has joined the board of Claims Consortium Group as a non-executive director.
LV on hunt for retail business director as Beard exits the business
Exclusive: LV General Insurance retail business director, Andrew Beard, has left the insurer after 12 years.
RSA appoints Rachel Conran as CUO of global risks solutions
RSA has appointed Rachel Conran as chief underwriting officer for its global risk solutions business.
Tributes paid to former ABI man
The industry has paid tribute to Peter Montagnon, who passed away suddenly yesterday.
Ferma elects Deutsche Bank insurance chief as president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected Dirk Wegener, global head of corporate insurance at Deutsche Bank, as its next president.
Insurance Post wins best publication award
Infopro Digital’s insurance titles took home half of the awards at the annual British Insurance Brokers’ Association Journalist and Media Awards on Tuesday.
Price Forbes launches security risks practice
The Ardonagh Group’s Price Forbes has launched a security risks practice, as JLT staff move to the broker.
Analysis: The road to inclusion
Most people in the industry would probably describe themselves as open-minded, abhorring any kind of discrimination and supportive of more diversity in the workplace. The enthusiasm for change from all quarters is testament to that
This week: Court's adjourned?
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decapitated head kicked off its last outing on our television screens this week as the FCA counts down to the PPI deadline on 29 August. However, as one battle comes to an end, another may be just beginning.