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Pool Re names ex-BBA boss Angela Knight as chair
Pool Re has appointed Angela Knight as non-executive chair, subject to regulatory approval.
Axa adds Sarah Mallaby as distribution and trading director for commercial
Axa UK has appointed Sarah Mallaby, formerly director of broker markets at Allianz Insurance, as distribution and trading director for its commercial business.
Highway Code changes risk 'unintended consequences' for commercial motor
Insurers and lawyers have warned of 'unintended consequences' for lorry drivers and fleet underwriters from next year's Highway Code revamp.
Healthy capital levels in reinsurance market, says Guy Carpenter
The reinsurance market had $531bn (£384bn) of dedicated capital at the middle of 2021, a $14bn increase on the end of 2020, Guy Carpenter has estimated in association with AM Best.
Analysis: Trust and the whiplash portal
A survey commissioned by Post found that people are not confident in the whiplash portal, with a number of claimants turning to claims management companies and solicitors for help in completing the claim.
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.
Analysis: Business interruption late payment claims a 'live issue'
Insurers could still face claims for damages relating to the late payment of Covid-19 business interruption claims under an as yet untested part of the law, according to lawyers.
AIG CEO Peter Zaffino to add chair role as Brian Duppereault retires
Peter Zaffino, president and CEO of American International Group, will take on the additional role of chairman of the board of directors on 1 January 2022, the provider has announced.
Allianz’s Graham Gibson says the time is now for sustainable claims
As the summer floods have shown, urgent action is needed to tackle climate change. Insurers have already committed to investment and underwriting targets but can also make a difference on the ground in the way they handle claims Graham Gibson, chief…
Zurich UK takes Caroline Dunn from Lloyd’s as chief underwriting officer
Zurich has recruited Caroline Dunn as chief underwriting officer in the UK joining from Lloyd’s where she was head of market development.
All Clear acquires Insure & Go; Liberty supports WTW sustainability accreditation; PIB buys again; Zurich enters UK PMI market
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Vast majority of public unaware of whiplash portal
Exclusive: Most of the general public are unaware of the new Official Injury Claim whiplash portal, a survey commissioned by Post has shown.
FCA warns public about broker Professional Construction Risks
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned consumers not to do business with Weston-super-Mare broker Professional Construction Risks Limited or any of its representatives.
Zurich promotes Paolo Mantero to group chief strategy officer
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Paolo Mantero as group chief strategy officer succeeding Giovanni Giuliani who is moving to be CEO of Zurich Italy.
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.
The top 30 European Insurers 2021: A turbulent time
The impact of Covid-19 saw the European non-life insurance market report a decline in gross written premium and profit after tax. Mathilde Jakobsen, director, analytics, Amsterdam, AM Best, analyses the numbers and reports on the movements in the ranking…
Blog: Why the delay of next generation PPL at Lloyd’s is not a failure
Lloyd's placing platform PPL is often criticised, but when the underwriting rooms were closed last year it ensured the relative stability of the market. Jakub Wróblewski, London Market practice lead at Sollers Consulting, asks what comes next.
Aviva invites applications for largest ever Broker Community Fund pot of £300,000
The Aviva Broker Community fund will return in September with £300,000 ready to be distributed to local causes and groups, the largest total to date on top of over £1.3m already given out across more than 320 grants since 2011.
FCA fires fair value warning shot
The Financial Conduct Authority has raised concerns that some insurers and intermediaries are showing slow progress in making sure products meet customer needs.
Zurich recruits Peter Kasahara as group chief data officer
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Peter Kasahara as group chief data officer joining from PWC.
Hemming bullish on growth at Aviva as survey shows solid broker optimism
Research by Aviva has shown optimism among brokers about their trading prospects for the second half of the year as the UK reopens from Covid restrictions.
Noise-induced hearing loss tops shrinking Elto enquiries in 2020
Total enquiries to the Employers' Liability Tracing Office fell in 2020 as more people worked from home, with noise-induced hearing loss continuing to top searches.
Aviva’s Adam Winslow on how insurers can help communities meet the challenges of climate change
Adam Winslow, CEO of Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance, tackles the responsibility of the insurance industry to use its expertise in risk management and prevention in taking practical action on climate change.
Stephen Hester takes wing to Easyjet after RSA sale
Former RSA group CEO Stephen Hester will become Easyjet chair later this year.