Apprenticeships
Zurich’s Ransome says government must improve its apprenticeships
The government must “stop moving goalposts” with its apprenticeship and technical education system as well as promote inclusive work experience said Zurich UK’s Michelle Ransome, talent acquisition manager.
Why AI must not become an excuse to stop hiring junior staff
Trade Voice: Stefan Daines, member of the Chartered Insurance Institute Broking Community Board and broking director at Daines Kapp, argues artificial intelligence's freed-up capacity should go towards training junior colleagues, not replacing them.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Lime Street Festival
Penny Black has been out and about again, notebook in one hand and canapé in the other, keeping a keen eye on the insurance industry’s more whimsical moments.
Specialist repair shortages reshape complex claims
Tim Evershed examines how skills shortages, material constraints and rising demand are forcing insurers and loss adjusters to rethink how they manage complex, specialist property repairs.
Q&A: Ethan Godlieb, Consilium
Consilium’s head of cyber, technology and fintech, Ethan Godlieb sits down with Insurance Post to talk about his family history in insurance, the continued difficulty to sell cyber insurance, and what attracted him to Consilium following being named Biba…
Lloyd’s pushed to prove value of Dive In replacement
Editor's View: As Lloyd’s winds down Dive In, Emma Ann Hughes argues the real test will be whether the London market's replacement delivers meaningful change when it comes to diversity and inclusion rather than diluted ambition.
How AI can help build the insurance workforce of the future
View from the Top: Amanda Vaughan, chief people officer at Axa UK & Ireland, outlines how UK labour market challenges are fuelling demand for new capabilities from the insurance workforce.
Allianz’s Rayner on why social mobility matters
View from the top: Alison Rayner, chief compliance officer at Allianz UK, outlines how industry can support the professional progression of people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Insurers boost family policies as board ethnic diversity slips
The number of providers offering family-friendly policies at the end of 2024 rose significantly compared with 2023, while board-level representation of ethnic minority groups has fallen, according to new data from the Association of British Insurers.
Big Interview: Donna Scully, Carpenters Group
Donna Scully, director and co-owner of Carpenters Group, discusses with Insurance Post the challenges of her upbringing and its positive impact in ensuring both her business and personal causes are approached with kindness.
Q&A: Georgina Davis, Zurich UK
Georgina Davis, head of regional market for Midlands, South West and Wales at Zurich, speaks to Insurance Post about Club Blue’s progress, enhancing diversity in the industry, and the insurer’s partnership with Teach First.
Big Interview: Jason Richards, Swiss Re
Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO for UK and Ireland sits down with Scott McGee to talk through company priorities, the UK property insurance market, and what he thinks must be the top priorities for the next CEO of Lloyd's.
An insurance talent crisis or opportunity of the decade?
Lorraine Jeckells, managing partner of Free Partners LLP, says insurers can offer the kind of careers that young people want so providers wishing to win the talent war should "tell a new story."
ABI fails to reach apprenticeship target
The Association of British Insurers will not reach its target of doubling the number of apprenticeships in insurance by 2025, according to diversity and inclusion data collected by the group.
Link founder calls for focus on social mobility
Erik Johnson, co-founder of Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has highlighted social mobility as the primary area of improvement for insurance diversity and inclusion efforts.
Q&A: Jonathan Hewett, Thatcham Research
Jonathan Hewett, CEO, Thatcham Research offers an insight into its shifting relationship with manufacturers; grappling with EV reparability; and emerging motor risks.
Nine out of 10 brokers currently recruiting
Aviva’s Broker Barometer shows that 94% of brokers are actively recruiting, a significant increase on last year when 71% of brokers had a vacancy open.
Zurich prioritises internal AI development over partnerships
Zurich is focusing on in-house expertise rather than external partnerships for artificial intelligence development, according to data science lead Jonathan Davies.
What Labour’s Manifesto means for insurers
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer aimed to woo insurers when he outlined his party’s blueprint for government just before lunchtime today (13 June).
Key takeaways from the Liberal Democrat Manifesto for insurers
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, was the first to fly out of the traps today (10 June) with his Manifesto packed with promises of what will be delivered by his party if he becomes prime minister.
How Labour could reduce the cost of motor insurance
Analysis: Emma Ann Hughes examines efforts by the industry to push down motor insurance premiums and whether politicians could force providers to take more extreme action.