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Allianz business transfers resulted in 180 LV redundancies
180 LV staff faced redundancy as a result of the Allianz commercial business transfers, with around nine in ten (90%) having found roles elsewhere.
Rising Star: Ieva Andraityte, Arc Legal Assistance
Ieva Andraityte now manages some of the legal expenses of Arc Legal's largest corporate clients, having discovered a passion for statistics and data analysis at university.
MGA Mole: Why does banking look down on insurance?
Post has enlisted a managing general agent industry mole to lift the lid on what the sector is really like. Our anonymous commentator asks why the perception of working in the insurance industry is so bad from the outside.
RSA e-trading director exits amid strategy changes and departures
Exclusive: Departures and changes for RSA's e-trade division after former e-trading director Paul Trivett leaves the business.
Jon Hancock set to leave Lloyd's this year
Lloyd’s performance management director Jon Hancock will leave One Lime Street this year, it has been announced.
BGL's Peter Thompson on digital innovation in insurance
It’s 2020 so paying lip service to protecting vulnerable customers just doesn’t cut it, in any industry says Peter Thompson, CEO for insurance, distribution and outsourcing at BGL Group.
Simon Cooter returns to the market in advisory role at insurtech Quotall
Simon Cooter, former Covéa Insurance commercial lines and high net worth director, has been appointed as a strategic advisor to insurtech Quotall.
RSA commercial motor underwriting director steps down
Ian Kemp stepped down as commercial motor underwriting director at RSA last month.
CII ready to be 'held to account' over corporate chartered status refresh
The Chartered Insurance Institute is ready to be held to account, having rolled out its priorities for refreshing corporate chartered status last year, professional standards director Melissa Collett told Post.
Ex-RSA boss Steve Lewis resurfaces as CEO of insurance consultancy
Former RSA UK and international CEO Steve Lewis has been appointed as CEO of insurance and reinsurance services provider and consultancy Pro Global, effective 1 February.
Allclear appoints Cameron Jack as group CFO
Allclear has recruited Cameron Jack as group chief financial officer from retail group TFG London where he spent five years as CFO.
This week in Post: Back to business
With the holiday break over, this week has seen people across the UK – some somewhat sluggishly – get back to business.
CII's Sian Fisher is looking to the past to understand the future
When thinking about what the new decade might hold in store for the profession, it is vital to consider how insurance has evolved over the centuries and the role it played in shaping the world we live in, says Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance…
Somerset Bridge adds Beazley and ex-DLG leaders as NEDs
Arron Banks’ Somerset Bridge Insurance Services has appointed Christine Oldridge and Damian Arnold as non-executive directors.
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.