Interview
The emergence of convergence
With the management teams of Zurich UK Commercial and Zurich Municipal now under one umbrella, Dave Smith, whose role crosses both operations, talks to Guy Anker about what will change and what will stay the same
Bossanova with Brazil's new broom
Reinsurance is first to the punch again - in between running a corruption probe, trying to liberalise the market and settling into the job, the new head of the Reinsurance Institute of Brazil (IRB) takes time out to speak to Mairi Mallon
Bermuda bullishness
Continuing his theme of seeking out strong market characters, Mark Geoghegan sat down to talk business with Mark Grandisson, CEO and President of Arch Re Bermuda
Roots of authority
Sharon Roots became chair of Alarm on the day London was announced as host for the Olympic Games. Lynn Rouse reports on how Ms Roots plans to put the body on the podium
A simple operation
A little more than 12 months into his role as chief executive officer of Zurich's UK general insurance business, Ian Stuart talks to Ralph Savage about his plans for the company
Take on Trust
Stephen Verrall talks to Anthony Gould about the launch of the Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group and why the insurance industry should rally behind this charity, which is aimed at helping the UK's disadvantaged youth
A people person
Behind every good business is good people, according to Richard Harpin. Stephanie Denton finds out how he intends to build on the calibre of his staff to drive growth
Building a reputation
Chris Miller says he was initially drawn to loss adjusting because it looked like a "cushy job". Now president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, he discusses his plans for the organisation and the profession with Ralph Savage
Taking a different tack
David McMillan, Norwich Union's partnerships director, tells Jonathan Swift why the company is taking a more active approach to affinity
A bone to pick
Justin McCracken, deputy director-general of the Health and Safety Executive, talks to Ana Paula Nacif about what he wants from the insurance industry
Back in business
Thomas Crawford had effectively retired from the insurance industry when the call came to step in at Crawford and Company. Jonathan Swift finds out why he and Jeffrey Bowman predict a bright future
Sinclair's spectrum of ideas
New AA director Kevin Sinclair talks to Guy Anker about his plans for the company, his ideas for expansion and how running marathons helps keep him ahead of the competition
The broker's broker
Tired of interviewing dull men in suits, Mark Geoghegan tracked down an old-style broker who doesn't mince his words - meet Chris Clark CEO of Willis Re Specialty
A Grace-ful NU beginning
The website was just the start - Adrian Grace, Barclays' new head of insurance, is planning to shake up every aspect of the service, as Jonathan Swift discovers
A very civil servant
Keen to appeal to all members, Stephen Haddrill, new director-general of the Association of British Insurers, met Anthony Gould to talk about the future of the trade body
Gently does it
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Swiss springs forward
Despite Swiss Re posting healthy results for 2004, the firm's chief economist, Thomas Hess, believes the reinsurance industry is still some way from good health
Taking care of business
Election 2005: Interview
Born-again company
Crawford and Company has been revitalised during the past few years, winning a string of new contracts. Jonathan Swift spoke to Ian Muress and Benedict Burke
Steady as she goes?
Terry Clark is the new chief executive of Converium, after replacing Dirk Lohmann. The troubled rei...
Dedicated to the cause
Having just celebrated 35 years in one industry and one company, Cunningham Lindsey chief executive Gerry Loughney spoke to Ralph Savage about where he sees the adjuster now and in the future
Keep it in the family
The Markel Corporation celebrates its 75th birthday this year. Jonathan Swift speaks to chairman and chief executive Tony Markel, grandson of the company's founder and one of four generations of the family to have worked for the company, about the secret…
Which way for consumers?
Instead of protecting consumers, Laurence Baxter of Which? argues that Financial Services Authority regulation has given them a false sense of security. Ana Paula Nacif explains