mental health
Briefing: BI ruling a self-made catastrophe for insurers
Insurers have been found hugely wanting by a business interruption judgment that is a victory for common sense. But the struggle is not over yet, for them or their customers.
Briefing: Seven insurtechs to watch in 2021
For a sixth year running, Post content director Jonathan Swift scans the insurtech space and identifies up-and-coming businesses potentially worth watching over the next 12 months.
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…
Review of the Year 2020 – Insurers
Post spoke to insurers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2020
Video Q&A: Davies Group CEO Dan Saulter
In this video Insurance Post content director Jonathan Swift caught up with Davies Group CEO Dan Saulter to talk about digital transformation and deals, including the integration of the defendant law firm Keoghs in acquired in Q1 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.
Former Sabre chairman Keith Morris OBE wins Achievement Award at 2020 British Insurance Awards
Former Sabre chairman Keith Morris OBE added his name to the roll call of Achievement Award winners in 2020. Jonathan Swift caught up with his colleagues and listened to what he had to say as he picked up the prize, as well reflecting on the other…
Covéa’s Lisa Meigh on staying connected in the new workplace
Lisa Meigh, people director at Covéa Insurance, shares her learnings about remote working during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and gives her opinions on working practices of the future.
Warranty insurer must pay £11,700 for discrimination against depressed employee
Structural defects warranty insurance provider MD Insurance Services has been ordered to pay £11,700 to an employee suffering with depression who, an employment tribunal ruled, had been treated unfavourably by the company.
Fully Comp episode 6: How can the insurance industry better support vulnerable customers to tackle mental health inclusivity?
Welcome to episode six of Fully Comp, Insurance Post’s new video series tackling some of the biggest issues in insurance.
Blog: Working from home - the insurance risks
The mass migration to working from home may well result in a wave of claims for back pain, mental health, stress, and repetitive strain injuries, warns BLM head of casualty Simon Jones.
Editor's comment: Living at work
Last month at a Post virtual conference on the Future of Work I heard from a panel that mental health has now reached the top of the corporate agenda.
Video: Insurance and Covid-19 - Initial reaction to the crisis and rebuilding in a new environment
Like all industries, insurance has been impacted profoundly by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Insurtech Cytora unveils £2000 travel perk as it switches to permanent home working model
Commerical insurance focused insurtech Cytora has moved to a remote-first set-up for employees including a £2000 annual budget for each member of staff to spend on travel within the UK and around the world.
Briefing: False hope is no antidote - a business interruption appeal is still firmly on the table
The world is devoting a lot of energy into finding a vaccine or ‘cure’ for Covid-19. We should know by now that false hope is not an antidote.
Employee mental health at top of insurer agendas, conference hears
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed mental health to the top of insurer agendas as many employees continue to work from home, HDI Global director of distribution Stephanie Odgen has said.
Creativity and innovative thinking the differentiators, says HDI leader McDonald
The insurance industry needs to work collaboratively to promote the benefit of careers in insurance to boost the range of diverse talent and thinkers in organisations, according to Claire McDonald, UK and Ireland managing director at HDI Global.
Analysis: More than bricks and mortar
How are major financial centres in the UK likely to be impacted by Covid-19 and will the remote working phenomenon hit office occupancy for the longer term?
Inquiry slams Ecclesiastical over evidence 'failings' in Church of England child abuse report
Insurer Ecclesiastical has faced criticism after failing to provide evidence “in a candid manner” during the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s investigation into Anglican Church abuse.
Interview: Penny James, Direct Line Group
Direct Line Group CEO Penny James spoke to Jen Frost about overseeing the business’s transformation programme under coronavirus, the group’s acquisitive appetite and having a healthy curiosity
Briefing: The great home/office flip flop
This week will have seen many of us who had been ready to get back to the office reconsider, as guidelines across England shifted.
Return to offices halted following government’s work from home guidance
Businesses have put their return to office plans on hold following the latest statement from the government asking people in England to work from home where possible.
Former Broadmoor psychiatrist faces investigation for role in Ecclesiastical abuse claims
Professor Tony Maden, psychiatrist and the former head clinician of Broadmoor’s dangerous and severe personality unit, is facing two separate investigations by the General Medical Council for his role as an expert witness in Ecclesiastical church abuse…
Bupa’s Alex Perry on risk and insurance in a post-Covid world
The sector has shown how well it can quickly adapt its services to care for customers, says Alex Perry, CEO of Bupa Insurance UK, but it must also learn from the pandemic crisis and plan for the next big event.