Diversity
Braun, Fisher and Woolard among sector leaders named on government socio-economic taskforce
Yvonne Braun, Sian Fisher, Tracy Garrad, Georgina Philippou and Chris Woolard have been appointed to a government taskforce designed to boost socio-economic diversity at senior levels across the UK.
Amanda Blanc named Women in Finance Champion
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has succeeded Dame Jayne Anne-Gadhia as HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Champion.
Insurance Post’s Best Insurance Employer returns for 2021 – take part
Did your employer go above and beyond to look after its staff during the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020/2021? Are the perks you receive out of this world? Take part in our survey to give your employer the recognition it deserves.
IWD Blog: A breakthrough is needed in leadership roles for women in insurance
This year’s International Women’s Day campaign, #ChooseToChallenge, is focused on tackling gender equality and promoting a more inclusive world, says Vicky Wills, chief technology officer of Zego.
Gallagher, RSA and Amwins Group Risks discussed how insurance companies are developing career paths for future talent
Post in association with Davies Group hosted a live webinar where an expert panel discussed how insurance businesses are adapting the personal development of their employees during a time of remote working; and what the implications are for future…
Chaucer launches university scholarship programme
Chaucer has opened a scholarship programme to pay the university fees and living expenses of one school leaver for the duration of their degree.
Spotlight: Technology - Moving towards digital learning in insurance
When lockdown was announced in March 2020, the scale of the adjustment required for remote working may have warranted insurance businesses pressing pause on recruitment and development. But, with lockdown accelerating the use of technology, it’s been…
Marine premium growth of 50% in next 10 years an opportunity for London, says Munich Re
The $30bn premium global marine market could reasonably grow to $45bn in the next ten years according to Rob McAdams, head of marine at Munich Re Syndicate.
Half of Lloyd’s market workers still do not feel comfortable speaking up
Lloyd’s latest culture survey has found that 50% of employees still do not feel comfortable raising concerns about behaviour in the insurance market, though overall the results demonstrated a level of progress.
UK Insurer Hot Seat 100: who has been at the top the longest?
Post has compiled a list of the 100 highest profile people working at the top for UK general insurers, Lloyd’s vehicles, international insurers with a UK presence, regulators, trade bodies and markets based on how long they have been in the hot seat.
Analysis: Delivering opportunities for graduates during the Covid crisis
Insurers have maintained their graduate programmes during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an investigation by Post, and adapted to the challenges of training and recruiting in a virtual world to keep this crucial entry route into the profession…
Preview: What will 2021 bring?
Post spoke to insurers, brokers and claims professionals to get their predictions for what 2021 will look like.
Blog: Managing the demographic loss adjuster time bomb
To widen the talent pool, loss adjusters must proactively look beyond the insurance industry. Scott Cameron, Sedgwick International UK commercial property operations director, and Joseph Noel, Sedgwick International UK director, head of specialty,…
Review of the Year 2020 – Claims
Post spoke to loss adjusting and legal professionals to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Briefing: Keeping the Admiral ‘freight train’ on track - what lies ahead for CEO Milena Mondini de Focatiis
In Milena Mondini de Focatiis Admiral has its first CEO who was not involved with the launch of the business in 1993.
Blog: Conversations on racial equality
Karyn Strickland, Covéa Insurance head of HR and reward, gives her take on the value of conversations about racial equality at work.
DLG issues inaugural environment progress reports and 2021 targets
Direct Line Group has become a carbon neutral company and is targeting a net carbon neutral investment portfolio by 2050, the insurer detailed in a pair of documents released at the end of 2020.
C-Suite: AIG’s Anthony Baldwin on people power
AIG UK CEO Anthony Baldwin shares how he will focus on London’s role as a global centre for insurance and a hub for talent during his year as president of the Insurance Institute of London.
Video: Driving change in insurance and rebuilding trust in the market - both during and after the pandemic
Pre- or post Covid, insurance has been on the cusp of major change for a number of years.
Blog: Adopting a diverse and inclusive culture that is not just surface level
Recent research has found that a large portion of insurance workers feel more must be done on diversity. Culture Shift CEO Gemma McCall breaks down the findings and considers the industry's next steps.
Q&A: CILA president and Crawford chief ethics officer Shaun Kelly
As the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters looks set to change its charter and by-laws to be more inclusive, its president Shaun Kelly talks to Jonathan Swift about why the value proposition of the loss adjuster and ethics are so important to him
Lloyd's survey: Seven in ten black participants say they face recruitment barriers
Lloyd’s diversity survey found that 71% of black employees say they have faced barriers to recruitment and 80% believe they experience barriers to promotion once in the role.
Aon, Allianz, Aviva, Convex, Direct Line, Gallagher, LV, Marsh, Munich Re and Zurich dicuss the future of work
Last week Insurance Post ran its first Future of Insurance Work event which gathered over 40 insurance executives together to share their thoughts on what seems to unquestionably be the hot topic of 2020.
Have your say: How well are trade bodies and professional associations performing for you?
The coronavirus pandemic has upended how we go about our day to day lives, with organisations forced to rapidly change how they operate while facing new challenges. Against this backdrop, Post wants to find out how your trade bodies and professional…