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McLarens appoints UK construction and engineering head
McLarens has appointed Mark Simmons to head up UK construction and engineering team, replacing Peter Scott who moves into the new role of construction and engineering technical lead.
Rightindem appoints Amanda Blanc as chair
Amanda Blanc has joined digital claims provider Rightindem as non-executive chair of the board of directors.
Esure appoints CFO
Esure has appointed Peter Bole as chief financial officer, succeeding interim CFO Steve Long who held the position since January 2018.
Martin Kelsh joins HW Wood
Martin Kelsh, the former production and distribution director of Neon, has joined Lloyd’s broker HW Wood as head of the international non-marine team.
Aston Lark names Ireland CEO
Aston Lark has appointed a CEO and chief financial officer for Ireland, following its expansion into the country.
Be Wiser promotes Sharon Beckett to CEO with Bower-Dyke as chairman
Sharon Beckett has been promoted to CEO of Be Wiser, with Mark Bower-Dyke ending his dual role at the broker and remaining as chairman.
Amanda Blanc joins Laka
Former Zurich EMEA CEO and Axa UK and Ireland CEO Amanda Blanc has joined insurtech Laka, Post can reveal.
Blog: The stigma of stigma
This weekend we will see the first same sex couple on Dancing on Ice as Steps singer H dons his skates with partner American pro-skater Matt Evers. This comes weeks after rival reality TV show Strictly Come Dancing featured a same sex couple's routine in…
This month: FCA fines, climate change and shaping company culture
This month marks the start of a new decade. And while a new year might bring optimism for the insurance sector it can also bring with it a host of challenges.
Penny Black's Social World: January 2020
Putting a dent in dementia, ridding rough sleeping and raising money for the Rainbow Trust.
Interview: Claudio Gienal, CEO, Axa
Fifteen months ago Claudio Gienal stepped up to the role of CEO of Axa UK and Ireland, but he’s taken his time to reveal his strategy for the firm. He spoke to Stephanie Denton about why clarity, diversity and adding value really matter to him
Former Sabre chairman and BDML founder Keith Morris made OBE in New Year Honours List
Former Sabre chairman Keith Morris has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours List.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: Co-op Insurance
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we speak to strategic human resources business partner and Inspire working group chair Lisa Hooley, about Co-op Insurance winning the Diversity…
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: Emerald Life's Heidi McCormack
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature the D&III Leader Award winner Emerald Life CEO and founder Heidi McCormack
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: Covea
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we talk to Lisa Meigh, the director of HR & learning about Covea's win in the Staff Empowerment category.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: Zurich's Maxine Goddard
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature the Race Equality Award winner, the head of sales operations and planning at Zurich Insurance, Maxine Goddard.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: RSA's Lindsey Morgan
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature The Mental Health Champion Lindsey Morgan, customer services contact centre leader, RSA.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner; Claims Consortium Group's Debbie Mawer
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature The Mental Health Champion Debbie Mawer, director of people and culture at Claims Consortium Group
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: Cura's Kathryn Knowles
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature the Intersectionality Champion, Cura managing director Kathryn Knowles
Amanda Blanc adds rugby to insurance portfolio
Ex-Zurich and Axa boss Amanda Blanc has been appointed as independent chair of Welsh rugby’s Professional Rugby Board.
Compliance experts and trade bodies praise outgoing FCA boss Andrew Bailey
The market has hailed Andrew Bailey as having run a steady ship at the Financial Conduct Authority and congratulated him as he heads to the Bank of England to replace Mark Carney.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: Zurich's Marianne Skinner
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature the LGBT plus Champion and overall D&I Champion, Marianne Skinner, London Market underwriter at Zurich Insurance and chair of Zurich…
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award winner: Axa's Amanda Ferguson
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature The Gender Equality Champion Amanda Ferguson, the senior procurement manager & chair of Axa’s Gender Equality Employee Resource Group.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Award Winner: RSA's Luci Bowers
Following last month's Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards we caught up with all the winners. Today we feature the Disability Champion, the customer experience leader at RSA Motability, Luci Bowers.