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COP26 Q&A: Alex Perry, Bupa
With the COP26 summit bringing parties together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Post caught up with Alex Perry, CEO of Bupa UK Insurance, to find out…
Annual investment into renewable energy needs to quadruple: Munich Re's Wenning
There needs to be a quadrupling in current investment in renewable energy, Munich Re CEO Joachim Wenning has noted as he called on countries to develop roadmaps through the transition.
Report calls for expanded risk sharing to tackle the climate emergency
A report from the University of Cambridge urges policymakers, financial regulators and the insurance industry to expand risk sharing systems at scale to tackle the climate emergency.
Interview: Steve McGill, McGill and Partners
Having successfully launched the boutique specialist (re)insurance broker only two years ago CEO Steve McGill sets out the firm’s ambitious global growth plans, the ethos underpinning the relatively new start-up and reflects on his route through the…
COP26 Q&A: Claudio Gienal, Axa
With the COP26 summit bringing parties together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Post caught up with Claudio Gienal, CEO for Axa UK and Ireland, to…
Gallagher adds Derek Henry to head up micro SME and personal lines
Gallagher has appointed former managing director for broking at Brightside Derek Henry as MD of micro SME and personal lines within its UK retail division.
Ex-Esure CEO Stuart Vann joins Unum as NED
Unum has appointed former Esure CEO Stuart Vann as an independent non-executive director.
COP26 Blog: The future of ‘climate change’ insurance policies
Mayer Brown senior association Alys Jones and partner James Whitaker consider a growing desire and need for climate change cover.
Analysis: Mind the gender health insurance gap
Post investigates allegations of gender discrimination in health insurance and asks how concerns could be addressed
COP26 Q&A: Adam Winslow, Aviva
With the COP26 summit bringing parties together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Post caught up with Adam Winslow, CEO of Aviva UK and Ireland General…
SRA's changes to solicitors' PI terms and conditions rouse concerns from underwriters
Underwriters of solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance have raised concerns that a clause proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority fails to provide clarity on which cyber losses will be covered by policies.
AIG promotes Fitzsimons to CFO and shuffles senior leadership team
AIG has promoted Shane Fitzsimons to group chief financial officer amid senior leadership team changes, effective from 1 January 2022.
COP26 Q&A: Carolyn Rich, Allianz
With the COP26 summit bringing parties together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Post caught up with Carolyn Rich, head of brand marketing and social…
Lloyd's hit with oil spill and 'climate justice memorial' protests
Climate protests at Lloyd's went ahead on Friday, a day after the corporation confirmed its Net-Zero Insurance Alliance membership.
IPT untouched in Autumn Budget
Insurance premium tax went unmentioned in the Autumn Budget announcement.
Ministers urged to review motor pricing data after pandemic profits
A claimant sector trade body has written to the Business Secretary to request a review of industry pricing data as its research suggests motorists overpaid by £118 for their insurance during the pandemic.
NFP buys KGJ as it continues UK expansion
US headquartered insurance broker NFP has acquired KGJ Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed amount.
Lockdown customer champion: Tim Thornhill, Tysers
Tim Thornhill, Tysers director of entertainment and sports, tells Post about his work to save the 2021 entertainment and sporting calendar amid will-they-won't-they government Covid restrictions and a capacity vacuum.
Europe 'big enough' for us sets out Getsafe boss Wiens
Getsafe intends to keep its sights set firmly on Europe, founder and CEO Christian Wiens told Post as the business bagged its German insurance licence and a $93m capital raise.
Gallagher’s Neil Hodgson on supply chain risks
Neil Hodgson, managing director of risk management at Gallagher, outlines the important role the insurance sector can play in helping businesses manage supply chain risks.
WTW adds Diana Fox Carney to Climate Resilience Hub
Willis Towers Watson has appointed Diana Fox Carney as a strategic adviser in its Climate Resilience Hub.
Pukka targets doubling telematics as GWP hits £20m in first year
Pukka has written over £20m of telematics based gross written premium having gone live with its offering in August 2020, CEO of Freedom Services Group Sam White told Post.
MOJ to 'reflect' on visibility of OIC portal
A Ministry of Justice representative has said it will 'reflect' on communication around the Official Injury Claim portal.
QBE names Chris Wallace as UK insurance business head
Chris Wallace has been appointed executive director of QBE’s UK insurance business taking over from Cécile Fresneau, who was promoted to run the European Operations insurance division earlier this year.