Post - Post July 2018
Articles in this issue
Content director's comment: Insurtech eyes for straight guys
What does being ‘more like an insurtech’ mean? Recruiting people with facial hair and skinny jeans is only the start of the journey.
Analysis: Commission costs and conflicts
Aviva and GRP’s split rekindles the consolidator commission debate
Analysis: Lloyd's of London going electronic
The challenges of bringing Lloyd’s trading into the 21st century
Analysis: Is Lemonade losing its fizz?
Will Lemonade’s losses see its success go flat?
Rising star: Rob Pendray, Buzzvault
Having had an integral role on Buzzmove’s insurance app, product manager Rob Pendray is now setting his sights on more opportunities for innovation
Aviva's Maurice Tulloch on distracted driving becoming the new drink-driving
Drinking and driving is simply not acceptable to today's society. Why then, asks Maurice Tulloch, CEO Aviva International Insurance, is the same stigma not yet attached to using a phone will driving?
CNA Hardy's Dave Brosnan on beating the bunker mentality
Business executives are underestimating supply chain and terror risks, writes CNA Hardy's CEO Dave Brosnan, urging them to beat the bunker.
Interview: Bronek Masojada, Hiscox
Holidaying in North Korea isn’t most people’s idea of the dream summer break, but the kite surfing, Caterham racing CEO of Hiscox, Bronek Masojada, sees it as just another part of living life in the fast lane, as he explains to Ryan Hewlett
Roundtable: The future of insurance in the digital age
Insurers feel they need to adapt to the digital age but they don’t all agree on how to drive technological change. What culture should they nurture? Post invited a number of industry experts to discuss the challenges ahead
Analysis: Social media is making virtual kidnap and ransom a reality
In a world where political volatility is rife and where an individual’s net worth and lifestyle are discoverable through a Google search or Instagram feed, kidnap for ransom has never been easier or more lucrative. As the threat to clients increases, so…
Analysis: Making waves: Can AI help the crisis in marine?
Outdated static rating factors and underwriting losses mean the marine market is ripe for disruption. Technology, including, blockchain is set to shake up the sector.
Analysis: Cyber bullying
Cyber cover is entering personal lines and offering protection against online bullying. But is it really a place for insurers?
Uniqa's Andreas Brandstetter named president of Insurance Europe
Andreas Brandstetter, the CEO and chairman of Austria’s Uniqa Insurance Group, has been elected president of Insurance Europe, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, for a term of three years.
Insurance Supper Club founder Barbara Schönhofer awarded MBE
Barbara Schönhofer awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Kendrick replaced by Furby in Chubb leadership reshuffle
Andrew Kendrick will be replaced by David Furby as head of UK and Europe.
Brit appoints Michael Gould as COO
Brit has appointed Michael Gould to the role of chief operating officer following his departure from Talbot Underwriting.
Amanda Blanc to become chair of ABI
Amanda Blanc, incoming Zurich Europe CEO, is to become the next chair of the Association of British Insurers.
Group risk workshops launched to help those newer to the industry
Group Risk Development, the industry body for the group risk protection sector, is launching a training academy.
Penny Black's Social World - July 2018
Sprintathons and stepping up, Pride parades and football fever