Diversity
Interview: Adam Winslow, Aviva
Adam Winslow, UK & Ireland GI CEO at Aviva, talks to Stephanie Denton about commercial growth, meeting high standards and getting the triangle right.
Outgoing CII CEO Fisher praised for modernisation efforts
Sian Fisher had considerable success modernising the Chartered Insurance Institute during her time as CEO and the next leader needs to build on the foundations she has created, according to a range of insurance experts.
Chaucer picks Cassandrah Mgoyo as first university scholar
Chaucer has chosen Cassandrah Mgoyo as the recipient of its new scholarship programme designed to find the next generation of leaders and fund them through university.
Recruiter warns of talent war impact on diversity amid resignation boom
With resignations on the rise employers risk overlooking candidates from diverse backgrounds, Dive In attendees heard.
Best Insurance Employer 2021: Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe (4* employer, large)
Post surveyed thousands of employees across the insurance sector and Aioi Nissay Dowa Europ was voted a 4* employer in the large employer category.
Best Insurance Employer 2021: CFC Underwriting (4* employer, large)
Post surveyed thousands of employees across the insurance sector and CFC Underwriting was voted a 4* employer in the large category.
Dive In Festival: Companies must act to prevent unconscious generational bias, says WTW's Roy
Companies must act to ensure sweeping generational stereotypes are not unconsciously acted upon in the workplace, Willis Towers Watson’s UK chief operating officer Kate Roy has said.
Dive In Festival: Insurance will fail without inclusivity, says Neal
Diversity and inclusion is “as important as anything else we do, we think it about it every day”, Lloyd’s CEO John Neal has told the audience at the first UK session of this year’s Dive In Festival.
Upcoming webinar: Watch brokers talk about boosting business growth through talent acquisition and retention
As the UK reopens following the impact of Covid-19, the focus of many broking firms is now on driving business growth. But with 77% of brokers reporting that they did not even have a recruitment budget for the current financial year, how can growth…
Sector-wide initiative to support neurodiverse people appeals for industry backing
An organisation championing autistic people and other neurodiverse people within the insurance sector is appealing for financial backing from the industry.
Intelligence: A question of diversity
Studies have shown diverse management teams achieve higher revenues due to innovation and discrimination claims can be costly. As the Dive In festival kicks off at Lloyd's and around the world, Edmund Tirbutt investigates if the insurance industry is…
Allianz unveils transitioning at work policy
Exclusive: Allianz Holdings has launched a transitioning at work policy across its UK businesses, including Allianz, LV, Petplan and Home & Legacy.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Achievement Award: David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award sponsored by Verisk at the 2021 British Insurance Awards. Jonathan Swift caught up with him to reflect on his career.
Listed insurtech market cap surpasses $22bn; motor start-up Adiona plans to take on 'outdated' incumbents; Dale Partners gets Lloyd's green light; and Zurich unveils £750m MGA capacity deal
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: What else can you do?
As job candidates increasing turn the table on interviewers and ask what they are doing for society, Sean Monks, senior associate at DWF Law and co-chair of the Associate Board of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK, explains how companies…
Aston Lark, Aviva and Covéa win big at 2021 British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark and Aviva were the big winners at the 2021 British Insurance Awards on a night when Covéa was crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Female board presence at LMA board almost doubles with appointments
The Lloyd’s Market Association has appointed six board members, bringing a broad range of disciplines to support the market, with the number of females at the group almost doubling to seven.
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.
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.
WH Smith to launch ‘digital first’ insurance lines; WTW lines up first acquisition after Aon merger collapse; Converys Europe strikes fourth deal and Higos buys in Cornwall
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Caroline Wagstaff, London Market Group
In her first interview since becoming interim CEO of the London Market Group, Caroline Wagstaff explains her route to the role, delivering for government, customers, and future talent as well as how she balances the demands of the market-wide body’s post…
Analysis: The importance of diversity and inclusion in claims
Post spoke to senior claims figures on the role of diversity and inclusion in supporting customers' needs.
Q&A: Clare LeBecq, Specialist Risk Group
Clare Lebecq stepped down from her role as London Market Group CEO at the end of April to become group chief operating officer at Specialist Risk Group. Stephanie Denton spoke to her about why the role attracted her and how she still plans to be vocal on…