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Dive In 2018 launches, saying it's #time4inclusion
The Chickenshed theatre company gave a moving and uplifting performance outside the Lloyd’s building for the official launch of the fourth Dive In festival, whose theme this year is #time4inclusion.
Q&A: Lynda Lucas, chair, Airmic
Lucas began her career as a company secretarial trainee at British Aerospace and has since had various risk management roles at companies including Nortel, Old Mutual and, since 2006, Fujitsu. She has been an Association of Insurance and Risk Managers…
UK General appoints Ryder as NED
Exclusive: UK General has appointed Clare Ryder as a non-executive director.
Claudio Gienal to replace Blanc as Axa CEO
Axa has appointed Claudio Gienal and CEO of Axa UK and Ireland, replacing outgoing CEO Amanda Blanc.
Penny Black's Social World - July 2018
Sprintathons and stepping up, Pride parades and football fever
Beazley's Catherina MacCabe on the mounting pressure on D&Os
Directors and officers are coming under ever closer scrutiny as pressure is mounting to comply with gender, cyber and environmental requirements, explains Catherina MacCabe, head of the International Management Liability focus group at Beazley.
FCA proposes new directory of financial services workers
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on proposals to introduce a new directory - a public register for checking the details of key individuals working in financial services.
Interview: Bronek Masojada, Hiscox
Holidaying in North Korea isn’t most people’s idea of the dream summer break, but the kite surfing, Caterham racing CEO of Hiscox, Bronek Masojada, sees it as just another part of living life in the fast lane, as he explains to Ryan Hewlett
Post editor Stephanie Denton wins overall Biba journalist of year award
Post editor Stephanie Denton won overall journalist of the year award, in a year which saw the publication pick up 10 nominations.
Darag names Booth as Group CEO
Legacy book acquirer Darag has named Tom Booth as Group CEO, effective 23 July 2018.
Inga Beale to leave Lloyd’s next year
Lloyd’s has confirmed Dame Inga Beale will step down her role as CEO next year.
This Week in Post: cars and courts
As Britain is basking in glorious summer, the sun is also shining on the motor insurance market.
Rising star: Rob Pendray, Buzzvault
Having had an integral role on Buzzmove’s insurance app, product manager Rob Pendray is now setting his sights on more opportunities for innovation
Heather Smith to replace Fernandes as MD of LV Direct
LV has promoted Heather Smith to managing director of its direct business following Selwyn Fernandes’ decision to leave the company after 12 years.
Chubb appoints Matthew Hardy as president of global energy
Chubb has appointed Matthew Hardy as executive vice president of global energy for its Overseas General business.
Thatcham CEO Shaw steps down due to ill-health
Thatcham Research CEO Peter Shaw is stepping down from his role with immediate effect due to ill-health.
Bupa's Alex Perry: There is no health without mental health
Insurers need to turn their focus to mental health, one of the biggest people issues facing UK businesses, writes Alex Perry, CEO of Bupa Insurance UK.
Das v Asplin: Defence begins to close its case
The defence has begun to close its arguments in the ongoing trial between Das UK and ex-CEO Paul Asplin and others.
Week in Post: How much are your limbs worth?
One of the highlights of the World Cup so far was watching Portuguese defender Pepe collapse in agony after receiving a pat on the back from Moroccan player Mehdi Benatia. But when you see how much footballers insure their body parts for, it isn’t really…
Zurich to move claims roles following Leeds office consolidation
Exclusive: Zurich is consulting over a number of claims handler roles as part of an office closure in Leeds.