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Trade voice: James Dalton on embracing diversity in insurance
In order to reflect the diverse communities UK insurers serve the insurance industry needs to continue to make progress towards creating a truly diverse and inclusive workforce, especially at executive and board level, explains James Dalton, director for…
Penny Black's Social World: April 2019
A battle of wits and words, breaking world records and investing in future generations
Grenfell insurer anticipates losses of £75m
Exclusive: The insurer of Grenfell Tower has so far paid out £24.5m to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and expects total insured losses to reach £75m.
McLarens appoints Graham Smart and Steven Wallace to new leadership roles
Steven Wallace has been appointed managing director for UK & Ireland, replacing Graham Smart who will take on the role of chief commercial officer for the wider group.
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
Premiership Rugby will not sever relationship with Gallagher over racism allegations
Premiership Rugby will not sever sponsorship links with Gallagher despite the company’s UK CEO describing a former employee as a “complicated fat Arab”.
Plexus Law secures £15m private equity backing
Plexus Law has secured a £15m private equity investment from Origin Equity for a minority shareholding in the business.
CRL ‘making progress’ in placing Alpha policies as FSCS extends deadline
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has given CRL Management an extra two weeks to find an alternative insurer for its customers that were insured by collapsed Alpha Insurance.
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.
Insurers can 'breathe easier' as Supreme Court clarifies the use of compulsory motor insurance
Supreme Court has ruled against Axa in a landmark dispute between a property damage insurer and a motor insurer over £2m fire claim.
More than a third of consumers feel no loyalty to their insurance provider
A third of UK consumers feel no loyalty to their insurance provider, according to a report.
FCA takes over CMC regulation
The Financial Conduct Authority now oversees regulation for claims management companies in England, Scotland and Wales.
Brokers reluctant to talk about mental health issues in the workplace
Exclusive: Brokers are reluctant to discuss mental health issues in the workplace, research has shown.
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?
Mactavish should share its cyber policy analysis if it has ‘true evidence’ of flaws: ABI
The Association of British Insurers has criticised Mactavish’s cyber challenge to insurers and brokers in a response to its CEO, saying it should share its analysis if it has ‘true evidence’ of flaws.
MoJ looks to extend fixed recoverable costs to £100,000
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation into extending fixed recoverable costs.
French insurer to set up UK branch as Brexit fail-safe
French insurance company La Parisienne Assurances will establish a third-country branch in the UK, in order to continuing operating in the country after Brexit.
Insurers criticised for ‘voiding’ of Irish policies
Insurers have been rebuked for “voiding” policies on the basis of non-disclosure.
Jelf CEO Phil Barton replaced by Anthony Gruppo
Marsh has appointed Anthony Gruppo as CEO of Jelf, as Phil Barton steps down with immediate effect.
This week in Post: Scraps, slurs and sexual harassment
Post held its reputation event this week, which felt somewhat prescient as parts of the industry were shamed on diversity and inclusion.
Blog: Taking telematics to the mass market
Without significant change in how telematics insurance operates, all of the societal benefits from the technology are in danger of going to waste argues Graham Gordon, director, Global Telematics.
Sabre posts £61.9m profit as it predicts 'uncertainty' for 2019
Sabre Insurance group posted a profit before tax of £61.9m for the year ended 31 December 2018, from £53.3m in 2017.
Vince Cable urges Premiership Rugby to review Gallagher sponsorship over UK CEO’s ‘complicated fat Arab’ slur
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable has written to Premiership Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty, urging the sport to review its commercial relationship with Gallagher after its UK CEO Simon Matson was revealed to have referred to an employee as a ‘complicated…
Claims Apprentice 2019: Episode 3 - Diversity & Inclusion
With Team Fortitudo emerging successful after the Debate challenge last week, the apprentices now move onto their second task.