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Stress awareness; spotting the signs
Stress and feeling under pressure can be a normal part of life. Becoming overwhelmed by stress however is not, and stress can often lead to physical or mental health symptoms worsening.
Former COO Philippou exits FCA in a string of departures
Georgina Philippou, former chief operating officer at the Financial Conduct Authority, has left the regulator after three decades.
Suicide prevention; spotting the signs in yourself and others
September marked National Suicide Prevention Month, an important time to raise awareness about those who lose their lives by suicide.
Quality sleep, sound mind, happy world
Healthy sleeping patterns contribute massively to your general sense of wellbeing. Find out about some of the biggest myths about sleep in this guide, produced by ARAG and Vita Health Group.
Matthew Wilson steps down as Brit group CEO
Matthew Wilson has stepped down as group CEO of Brit in order to prioritise his health and spend more time with his family.
Q&A: Marc Sweeney, Cila
Davies’ Marc Sweeney was appointed as president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters in September, replacing Helena Evans. He spoke to Post about his plans for the next year, how his experience as a chartered psychologist will help him in his…
Analysis: Amazon enters UK insurance not with a bang, but with a whisper
Amazon’s entry into UK insurance has been talked about for years. Has the announcement of the Amazon Insurance Store satisfied the industry-built expectations?
Intelligence: Keeping over-50s in the workplace
Alongside the ‘great resignation’, there are also concerns over a ‘brain drain’, with so many people over the age of 50 leaving full-time employment. Sam Barrett looks at what the insurance sector is doing to keep these people on – and attract some back…
Direct Line Group creates two offices to enhance customer and commercial focus
Direct Line Group has revealed the establishment of a Chief Customer Office and Chief Commercial Office to lead the Group’s brand, customer and trading strategies.
Stubben Edge and Helodrium join forces; Specialty MGA UK launches in London; PIB appoints group CFO
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Allianz poaches mid-market boss from Aviva in further commercial reshuffle
Allianz Commercial has appointed Aviva’s David Carey into the newly created position of managing director of mid-market.
BIA 2022 Award Winners video: Insurance Broker of the Year A-Plan's CEO Kelly Ogley
Following its success in winning the Broker of the Year prize at the British Insurance Awards Post content director Jonathan Swift caught up with the A-Plan’s CEO Kelly Ogley.
C-Suite: What can traditional and large insurers and brokers learn from the insurtech start-up community?
Jodi Cartwright, distribution director at Hiscox UK, discusses how the move from working for a large insurer to setting up an insurtech start-up affected her, and lists her five suggestions for how larger brokers and insurers can learn from the insurtech…
Lloyd’s first CEO Ian Hay Davison passes away
Former CEO of Lloyd’s of London who took on a task of reforming scandal-ridden Lloyd’s of London in 1983 of its reputation, has passed away aged 91.
Insurtech unicorns Zego and Marshmallow reveal large losses
The holding companies of UK insurtech unicorns Zego and Marshmallow have both reported losses for the financial year ending on 31 December 2021.
Hemming to leave Aviva and be replaced with Dave Martin
Aviva's Gareth Hemming is to "pursue new opportunities outside of Aviva" at the end of the year.
Jensten buys Ravenhall; Six leave Ed for Consilium; HF moves to Media City
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
FCA expects to grow staff headcount by '400 to 500 this financial year'
Financial Conduct Authority CEO Nikhil Rathi expects the staff headcount to grow by 400 to 500 this financial year, “challenging set of reforms” to its career, pay and grading which resulted in two strikes action.
World Life and Health Insurance Report - Key highlights
Wellness-centric strategies can strengthen customer relationships and spark new growth for life and health insurance providers.
Briefing: Could Allianz explore direct business again?
A job advert has surfaced where Allianz is looking to expand its direct sales team within the inspections arm of the company. Could this be something that will be explored in the future for other lines?
Editor’s comment – Adios amigos
The Top 100 UK Insurers ranking is always a highlight in my insurance year, but this year’s is bittersweet as it will be my last after 18 years at Insurance Post.
Das UK partners with Admiral; IFB partners with GIFC and Ifed; Canopius names head of change
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Penny Black's Social World: October 2022
Donations, overcoming adversity, supporting sports, diversity and inclusion, walks and a lot of hard work.
IIL and Marsh’s Chris Lay calls on the industry to create a more resilient world in these turbulent times
The industry’s responsibility to encourage greater resilience comes hand-in-hand with imperatives around recruiting and retaining talent, and embracing and implementing technological solutions, argues Christopher Lay, president of the Insurance Institute…