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Briefing: QBE makes the only decision on cutting ties with CEO but where will Pat Regan surface next?
QBE will have had little choice but to part ways with CEO Pat Regan after an external investigation concluded his conduct had been unsatisfactory. But the proof in the inclusion pudding for the industry will be whether he resurfaces. And if so, where…
Tulsi Naidu to depart as Zurich UK CEO
Zurich’s Tulsi Naidu is set leave her role as UK CEO to take up the position of Asia Pacific CEO in Singapore from 1 January 2021.
BGL adds Gousto founder Timo Boldt as NED
BGL Group has appointed Gousto founder Timo Boldt as an independent non-executive director while Thomas Chambers has joined the board of Compare the Market, also as an NED.
Interview: Ant Middle, Ageas
Ant Middle, UK CEO of Ageas, talks to Stephanie Denton about restructuring, refocusing and remaining positive throughout the challenges thrown up by 2020 so far
Co-op faces union protest against Markerstudy job losses
Today members of trade union Unite the Union gathered outside the Rochdale Pioneers Museum in Greater Manchester to oppose incoming job losses at Co-op insurance and the de-recognition of the independent trade union on its sale to Markerstudy.
Saga confirms £150m raise with ex-owner Sir Roger De Haan returning as chairman
Sir Roger De Haan, the former owner of Saga, is set to invest up to £100m in the business as it seeks to raise £150m through a share placement.
Protesters welcome workers back to Lloyd’s
A group of climate advocates welcomed Lloyd’s employees back this morning as the underwriting hall opened for the first time since March.
AA secures four week extension for takeover talks
The three groups eyeing up a takeover of the AA have been given an extra 28 days to make an offer for the business with the deadline moved back from today.
Future Focus 2030: The future of climate change
As part of a monthly series, where Post looks into how the insurance industry is set to evolve by 2030, David Worsfold looks at climate change and why tackling it might once again be top of the agenda for most insurers
Insurer home and motor pledges to continue until end of October
Home and motor insurance pledges made by the Association of British Insurers to support customers during the Covid-19 crisis will remain in place until at least 31 October following an extension.
Climate protesters expected at Lloyd's today
Climate advocates calling for Lloyd's to “wash its hands of coal and tar sands” are expected to gather outside the Lloyd's building this morning as the underwriting room reopens.
Bupa’s Alex Perry on risk and insurance in a post-Covid world
The sector has shown how well it can quickly adapt its services to care for customers, says Alex Perry, CEO of Bupa Insurance UK, but it must also learn from the pandemic crisis and plan for the next big event.
Analysis: Covid-19 event cancellations
Following the Covid-19 outbreak live events across the world had to be postponed or cancelled due to fears for public health and safety. Multibillion-dollar losses as a result of coronavirus has put the contingency market under the spotlight, while…
Trade Voice: LMA’s Lee Elliston on making claims the jewel in Lloyd’s crown
Lee Elliston, Lloyd’s Market Association claims director, tackles the need to recruit and retain top talent from a diverse background as he argues that independent-minded claims professionals harnessing the power of technology can help Lloyd’s be the…
Blog: Funding options for Covid BI claimants
Ben Pilbrow, partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn and legal advisor to the QIC Action Group, discusses the implications of the Financial Conduct Authority’s High Court intervention against insurers for funding claims.
Gallagher appoints Michelle Bree as UK retail COO
Gallagher has appointed Michelle Bree, currently chief operating officer at Pen Underwriting, as chief operating officer for its UK retail division, with effect from 1 October.
Rising Star: Alex Sorrie, Allianz Insurance
Alex Sorrie joined Allianz as a graduate after setting his sights on the financial services sector and has since led an international project working on a claims automation proof of concept.
Aon and WTW merger gets shareholder vote of approval
Aon and Willis Towers Watson shareholders have voted in favour of the risk giants' merger.
Leisure and hospitality sector faces 'plethora' of employers' liability claims
Businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector have been warned they face “inevitable” employers’ liability claims from employees who contract the coronavirus on the job or are otherwise injured as a result of changes made by businesses post-lockdown.
Senior underwriting departures at MS Amlin as restructure continues
MS Amlin Underwriting has named a single chief underwriting officer, with its co-CUOs for specialty insurance to leave the business at the end of September.
Q&A: Caroline Poppleton, D&I leader, Crawford
Crawford’s recently appointed diversity and inclusion leader for the UK, Caroline Poppleton, spoke to Post about challenges and opportunities for improving D&I in loss adjusting.
Storm Francis eyes UK as August weather claims continue
The Met Office has issued further wind and rain warnings for today as storm Francis hits the UK, while the impact of Scottish floods continues to be felt.
Blog: Trak Global's Nick Corrie on why telematics is more about crashing, not driving
Telematics have proved their worth in the aviation sector but Nick Corrie, CEO at Trak Global, explains how with the pandemic changing driving behaviours more drivers want these black boxes on their side when it comes to motor claims.
Brokers urge Biba not to spread itself too thin after redundancies
Brokers have voiced their support for the British Insurance Brokers’ Association but urged the trade body to continue to cover all the issues as the association made five staff redundant.