Post - Post April 2018
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Articles in this issue
Editor's comment: Raising them right
As the mother of a nine-year-old, I’ve passed the stage (I hope) of having to tell my son not to pull hair or bite other people, or order him to share his toys and tidy up after himself.
Analysis: What happened to CBL Insurance?
Last month once again saw a passported insurer placed into liquidation, with the collapse of CBL causing ripples throughout Europe
Analysis: Passing up on passporting
What next after the UK ruled out maintaining passporting within the European Union?
Regional review: Jersey
The largest of the British Channel Islands, Jersey is located 100 miles from the south of England and 14 miles off the French coast. Covering 45 square miles, the island offers one of the world’s major international finance centres. For the island's…
City Minister on why the government is supporting insurance as the engine of the economy
City Minister John Glen is confident the new UK framework for insurance linked securities will help the market grow.
Aston Lark’s Peter Blanc on the M&A courtship
For a merger or acquisition to work, both sides need to get to know each other and have a post-deal plan, explains Peter Blanc, CEO of Aston Lark.
Rising Star: Matthew Vamplew, DAS UK Group
Starting in the industry as a business consultant at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Matthew Vamplew has quickly worked his way to innovation manager at DAS UK Group.
My Other Life: Stephen Ridley, triathlon competitor
When not busy as lead cyber underwriter at Hiscox UK and Ireland, Stephen Ridley competes in triathlons.
Top 100 insurtech firms 2018
Over the past four years insurtech has become a very familiar word and start-ups are launching every day to target sectors underserved by traditional insurance. Post, in association with Tällt Ventures, indexes those that have the most potential to…
Interview: Matthew Reed, Equipsme
A veteran of brokers Towergate and Hyperion Group, and latterly insurer Axa, Matthew Reed is now fronting his own insurtech. Here he speaks to Jonathan Swift about how the managing general agent plans to make it easier for brokers to sell corporate…
Brokers informed: W&I for bricks and mortar
Warranty and indemnity insurance has seen significant growth in the real estate sector over the last few years. And, with the cover offering significant advantages to those involved in real estate deals, many expect it to become a standard part of any…
Brokers informed Q&A: Chubb's Karen Strong and Dan Atkinson
Chubb’s Karen Strong and Dan Atkinson talk to Jonathan Swift about why Chubb reviewed its real estate offering and how it intends to take this to the ‘next level’ with hires and delivering a ‘complete solution’ to clients
Roundtable: Using data to defend your territory
Insurers have been exploiting data for decades to underwrite risks. Could they use that know-how to market their products better - and stop tech giants from taking their customers?
Analysis: Risks, challenges and opportunities of commercial use of listed buildings
Underinsurance casts a long shadow across the world of listed properties, especially when owners are constantly expanding commercial activities. Experts warn that there can be many traps for the unwary or naïve, many of which do not come to light until…
Analysis: Women-friendly travel policies: Fair for females
As conversations around the gender pay gap or harassment at work illustrate, an increasing number of women are demanding a fairer deal. But will this extend to their insurance?
Analysis: A healthy mind: Providing mental healthcare in PMI
More medical insurers are including mental health as standard in their policies but there could remain a gap in provision if condition monitoring doesn’t become more widespread
Zurich appoints former RSA boss Robinson as chief underwriting officer
Former RSA commercial boss Hayley Robinson has joined Zurich as chief underwriting officer.
GRP hires Clive Nathan as CEO of MGA division
Global Risk Partners has appointed Clive Nathan as CEO of the group’s managing general agent division.
RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie set to retire
Exclusive: RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie is set to retire at the end of the month.
Mark Collins replaces Robin Challand as CIO at Ageas
Mark Collins is to replace Robin Challand as chief information officer at Ageas following Challand’s appointment as claims director at the company in January of this year.
Updated: QBE claims boss replaces Ashton West at helm of MIB
Ashton West OBE is to retire as CEO and executive director of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, being replaced by former QBE group chief claims officer Dominic Clayden.
Insurers celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Insurers are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by creating hundreds of roles and showcasing their apprentices.
Penny Black's Social World - April 2018
Princes and paralympians, beach clean and ice scene