Post - Post April 2019
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Articles in this issue
Editor's comment: Knowing what is good for you
My son is learning about healthy living at school and a recent exercise sent home was to spend a day eating according to the Eatwell Guide.
Analysis: Will Lemonade’s shrinking losses buoy insurtechs?
Lemonade's success in cutting its underwriting losses could encourage other insurtechs to become carriers, market analysts suggest.
Analysis: Are the barriers too high for CMCs?
Claims management companies come under the regulation of the Financial Conduct Authority today, but do the high barriers for entry threaten to create unintended consequences?
QBE's Cecile Fresneau on being prepared for the worst
Businesses are operating in unpredictable times and Cecile Fresneau, executive director for UK Insurance at QBE, believes preparing for the what if’s and the absolute worst-case scenario will keep insurance relevant.
Marsh's Alistair Fraser on attracting millennials to insurance
While the UK insurance market is making strides in increasing diversity Alistair Fraser, CEO of Marsh’s UK Corporate business, believes it can learn from the power of cross-generational communities in Indonesia and other emerging countries in the Far…
Rising Star: Ally Redding, JDX Consulting
Having worked with several Lloyd's syndicates and managing agents, Ally Redding was recently made relationships manager at JDX Consulting.
My other life: Phil Morgan, Morgan Clark Loss Assessors - charity founder
When taking a break from his day job as chairman at Morgan Clark, Phil Morgan is using his business acumen to help good causes - launching a charity in The Gambia
Interview: Amanda Blanc, Zurich
Amanda Blanc’s move from Axa to Zurich was perhaps the most talked about people move of 2018. The Association of British Insurers chair spoke to Jen Frost about her plans for the business in the coming year
Special Report: Motor Insurance Research 2019
What’s fueling motor insurance today? Michele Bacchus talks to the industry and gives the low-down on what’s heading down the highway towards insurers in both the fast and slow lanes
Special Report: Motor Insurance Research 2019: Expert View
With Adas on the rise, insurers need to better understand these technologies, including their impact on safety and claims, to derive the greatest benefits from them. National Windscreens managing director Jan Teo highlights how education can play a…
Roundtable: Escape of water - managing the rising indemnity spend
Escape of water claims continue to exercise property claims managers. According to the most recent estimates from Association of British Insurers, domestic escape of water claims cost insurers £483m. With this in mind, Post, in conjunction with Acumen,…
British Insurance Awards: Major loss - 25 years of going the extra mile
Insurance is only really tested at the point of claim and over the past 25 years the British Insurance Awards have celebrated the industry’s efforts to return the customer to where they were before the claim. Since 2003 major loss has been a standalone…
Analysis: Bad data - A risky business for insurers?
Data is everywhere: good data, partial data, valuable data, bad data. Insurers need data to measure and price risks but do they take enough care in assessing the quality and provenance of the data they are using and are their processes sufficiently…
Analysis: The changing nature of festival risk
Festivals are growing in size, number and scope. They are rapidly becoming a more immersive experience, rather than solely about music. With these changes come wide-ranging additional requirements for cover and a need for the insurance sector to innovate
Penny James to become Direct Line CEO
Direct Line has appointed its chief financial officer Penny James as the successor to Paul Geddes as CEO.
RSA appoints Charlotte Jones as new CFO
RSA has appointed Charlotte Jones as its chief financial officer, replacing Scott Egan.
Allianz appoints Gerry Ross as head of commercial motor
Allianz has appointed Gerry Ross, previously regional underwriting manager for the South East, as head of commercial motor.
Joe Grogan appointed executive chairman of Marsh Ireland
Joe Grogan is to become executive chairman of Marsh Ireland, while JLT’s Patrick Howett will become CEO.
Career file: Maurice Tulloch, Aviva CEO
Maurice Tulloch has been appointed CEO of Aviva, replacing Mark Wilson. Tulloch, the company’s head of international insurance, became CEO with immediate effect.
Horwich Farrelly launches ‘Network of Women’
Insurance specialist law firm Horwich Farrelly has launched a Network of Women, designed to support its female employees.
Penny Black's Social World: April 2019
A battle of wits and words, breaking world records and investing in future generations