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Analysis: Trust and the whiplash portal
A survey commissioned by Post found that people are not confident in the whiplash portal, with a number of claimants turning to claims management companies and solicitors for help in completing the claim.
Aon, Aviva and Axa leaders showcased on top 100 women executives list
Julie Page and Jennifer Bell of Aon, Danny Harmer from Aviva and Axa’s Tracy Garrad have all featured on this year’s Heroes 100 Women Executives List.
Intelligence: Pepping up the primary markets
The Financial Conduct Authority is currently consulting on proposals to encourage young, fast-growing firms to seek a public listing at an earlier stage in their development. Edward Murray investigates if this will give a boost to the insurance sector,…
Former Brightside and Axa boss Brendan McCafferty joins NPA Insurance as NED
Brendan McCafferty has joined the board of NPA Insurance and Peach Pi as a non-executive director.
AIG CEO Peter Zaffino to add chair role as Brian Duppereault retires
Peter Zaffino, president and CEO of American International Group, will take on the additional role of chairman of the board of directors on 1 January 2022, the provider has announced.
Thompson & Richardson hires Stuart Williams as MD
Ethos Broking-owned Thompson & Richardson has recruited Stuart Williams as managing director joining from Konsileo, Post can reveal.
Blog: Working with local causes must be hardwired into the insurance industry
Across the UK there are more than 136,000 small charities and community causes helping vulnerable people in the UK. Laura Spiers, head of social impact and environmental, social and governance at RSA argues that to help them working with local causes…
Markerstudy appoints Neil Utley and Matthew Donaldson as NEDs
Former BGL boss Matthew Donaldson and ex-Hastings chairman Neil Utley have been appointed as non-executive directors at Markerstudy Group.
BGL confirms Fenchurch appointment after report of approaches for insurance arm
BGL Group has confirmed the appointment of Fenchurch Advisory Partners as Sky News revealed the business was looking at offers for its insurance arm.
Last chance to decide Industry Impact winner at 2021 British Insurance Awards
The voting is open for you to decide who should win the Industry Impact Award at tomorrow’s British Insurance Awards. But be quick as the poll closes at noon tomorrow.
MS Amlin AG adds Michael Koller as CRO
MS Amlin AG has appointed Michael Koller as chief risk officer replacing Catherine Farnworth who is leaving after more than eight years with the business.
Q&A: Claire Combes, Airmic
Claire Combes took up the position of Airmic chair on 1 September. She spoke to Post about what she hopes to achieve in the role, her background in risk management and how organisations' view of risk has shifted in the past 18 months.
Rebranded broker Lucida ready for deals
Right Choice Holdings, owner of Right Choice Insurance Brokers, Bennetts and Moorhouse has rebranded as Lucida.
Allianz’s Graham Gibson says the time is now for sustainable claims
As the summer floods have shown, urgent action is needed to tackle climate change. Insurers have already committed to investment and underwriting targets but can also make a difference on the ground in the way they handle claims Graham Gibson, chief…
PIB deals cost £92.8m in 2020
The cost of buying eight businesses and three books of business totalled £92.8m in 2020 for PIB Group, a filing at Companies House has revealed.
Zurich UK takes Caroline Dunn from Lloyd’s as chief underwriting officer
Zurich has recruited Caroline Dunn as chief underwriting officer in the UK joining from Lloyd’s where she was head of market development.
Vast majority of public unaware of whiplash portal
Exclusive: Most of the general public are unaware of the new Official Injury Claim whiplash portal, a survey commissioned by Post has shown.
Editor’s comment: The death of the mega deal?
If not for Covid-19 then the biggest story for the insurance industry of 2020 would have been the $30bn (£21.9bn) mega merger of broking giants Aon and Willis Towers Watson.
Green parts: Driving sustainability into the supply chain
Motor insurers are increasingly looking to green parts in the drive towards sustainability.
FCA warns public about broker Professional Construction Risks
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned consumers not to do business with Weston-super-Mare broker Professional Construction Risks Limited or any of its representatives.
Zurich promotes Paolo Mantero to group chief strategy officer
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Paolo Mantero as group chief strategy officer succeeding Giovanni Giuliani who is moving to be CEO of Zurich Italy.
Allianz to run work experience programme in 2022 after inaugural success
Allianz has confirmed that it will offer work experience placements to students aged 14 to 18 next year after the success of its first formal programme this summer.
UK tops carrier M&A in Europe for first half of 2021
The UK was the leading European country – and second most active worldwide behind the US – for insurance carrier mergers and acquisitions in the first half of 2021, according to research by Clyde & Co.
Willis Towers Watson revamps global management structure after collapsed Aon deal
Willis Towers Watson has set out a three geographies and two segments approach as it restructured its global leadership team in the wake of the aborted merger with Aon.