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VIPR promotes Paul Templar to CEO
Insurance software provider VIPR has promoted its chief technology officer Paul Templar to CEO.
Brightside's Derek Henry on leadership in the insurance industry
Right now in the UK our politics is stuck fast in factionalism, ideology and conflicting interests, creating public disquiet. Derek Henry, managing director of broking at Brightside, argues business is up in arms too, pleading with the government for…
I work in insurance: Tom Bennett, cyber incident specialist, CFC
Working as cyber incident specialist at CFC Underwriting Tom Bennett ensures he stays abreast of recent developments in both hacker methodologies and cyber defence strategies
This week in Post: Carnival spooks
This week, some Post colleagues and I attended CFC Underwriting's annual Halloween party. The theme this year was carnival, and accordingly, the party was full of clowns, fortune tellers and more than the odd Joker.
Ageas gears up for Dobson's exit with broker team reshuffle
Ageas UK has created three directors of distribution roles, with Chris Dobson set to retire at the end of the year.
Vinay Mistry joins Lloyd's reinsurer Apollo as CRO
Apollo Syndicate Management has appointed Vinay Mistry as chief risk officer.
Paul Fox joins Delta Claims Services as head of claims management
Delta Claims Services has appointed Paul Fox as head of claims management.
Zurich’s Cover-More appoints UK CEO
Exclusive: Ernesto Suarez, Halo founder and CEO, has been appointed UK CEO of Zurich's Cover-More.
Sedgwick hires UK managing directors
Loss adjuster Sedgwick has appointed two managing directors for its UK operations.
Blog: Gallagher vs Ardonagh – A warning to us all
The staff poaching lawsuit between Gallagher and Ardonagh wrapped up in court on Friday, as the judge threw out all but one of Gallagher’s claims. It serves as a timely reminder of the ultimate costs of litigation, which are not always financial.
Markel International streamlines wholesale operation
Markel International has streamlined the leadership of its wholesale operation by appointing James Hastings as managing director of wholesale, only days after it reshuffled its global strategy management team.
Thingco partnerships director bows out
Exclusive: Thingco partnerships director Richard Trebble has left the business.
TMKI ops head takes middle market role at Chubb
Chubb has appointed Jonathan Poole as head of middle market for UK and Ireland, effective from 6 January 2020.
Ex-Towergate area director becomes Sagars MD
Angela Page has been appointed managing director of GRP-owned Sagar Insurances.
Blog: Diversity and inclusion are essential to success in insurance
As data and technology become increasingly important to insurance, Mohit Manchanda, head of consulting for UK and Europe at EXL, believes ensuring the diversity of the teams owning the data, building and maintaining the algorithms, and providing audits…
CFC's Dave Walsh on creating a culture for innovation
AM Best has confirmed it is launching a new innovation score for carriers, because innovation is seen to be "just as critical to insurers’ success as the strength of their balance sheet" and, according to Dave Walsh, CEO of CFC Underwriting, it seems…
Markel reshuffles global strategy management team
Markel International national markets director Simon Wilson has been appointed as managing executive of global strategy for insurance operations at the insurer’s US-based parent, the Markel Corporation.
Charles Berry succeeds Nicolas Aubert as IIL president
Charles Berry, chair of BPL Global, has succeeded Willis Towers Watson CEO Nicolas Aubert as president of the Insurance Institute of London.
Michael Sicsic becomes adviser to insurtech Spixii
Michael Sicsic, former head of supervision for general insurance protection at the Financial Conduct Authority, has joined start-up Spixii as an adviser to its directors.
This week: Big moves, whiplash and loyalty
After vacating our Haymarket office last week, the entire Post team finally feels settled in our new home in the City – the heart of the insurance industry.
Blog: The inclusion risk factor
A number of major disasters are all said to have involved flawed decisions, driven by individual perceptions, according to Angela Peacock, CEO of diversity and inclusion training specialists PDT Global.
First Central makes key senior hires
First Central Group has appointed a chief commercial officer, chief underwriting officer and counter fraud director.
My other life: George Briley, powerlifting champion
When George Briley isn’t working as business analyst at Axa Assistance, he competes in world powerlifting competitions.
Oddfellows CEO appointed chair of Association of Financial Mutuals
The Association of Financial Mutuals has appointed Jane Nelson, CEO of the Oddfellows friendly society, as its chair.