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60 seconds with... Kate Gregory, RSA
Kate Gregory, regional underwriting leader at RSA, tells Post why her first job left her little better off than when she was unemployed, and the one thing she couldn't live without.
Insurance HR director wanted alleged sexual assault brushed ‘under the carpet’, court told
In the second day of Daniel Wilkinson’s trial for alleged sexual assault, the court heard from a witness that CGI's HR director had suggested staff needed to brush accusations against the senior boss “under the carpet”.
Court hears former broking boss 'grabbed' woman's bottom and crotch at insurance awards
Former CGI commercial director Daniel Wilkinson has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a woman at an insurance industry awards dinner.
Blog: The key ingredients for successful M&A
Prodinity CEO and founder Theunis Viljoen looks at how best to achieve post-acquisition value following a merger or acquisition.
Covéa’s Adrian Furness on making insurance careers more than just a job
Adrian Furness, CEO of Covéa Insurance, addresses how and why the industry must support staff with an emphasis on providing positive engagement, a sense of community and mental wellbeing.
Ashwin Mistry steps down as chair of Brokerbility and Brokerbility Holdings
Ashwin Mistry will be stepping down as executive chairman of Brokerbility and Brokerbility Holdings on 1 March, The Clear Group has confirmed.
PIB fine-tunes management structure as it sets sights on rapid Europe expansion
PIB Group has made a number of changes to its management structure in anticipation of accelerated growth during the course of 2022.
60 seconds with... Mike Wildy, Allianz Legal Protection
Mike Wildy, senior business developer at Allianz Legal Protection, tells Post which Birmingham band always makes him smile and why 1985 would be the first year he keyed into a time machine.
FCA bolsters authorisations teams in effort to speed up approval process
The Financial Conduct Authority has added 95 staff in an effort to speed up its authorisations process against a backdrop of possible strike action.
Briefing: Sponsoring staff through driving theory tests could mean a result for insurers too
Insurers and motor claims service providers should seize a win-win opportunity by supporting staff through their driving theory tests, sets out Post news editor Jen Frost.
Aubert appointed CEO of Howden France
Howden has appointed Nicolas Aubert as CEO of its operations in France as the broker continues to expand its European platform.
Hunt begins for next FCA chair
HM Treasury has appointed Richard Lloyd as interim chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, with effect from 1 June 2022, as the search for Charles Randell’s successor begins.
Zego adds Catherine Barton as chief insurance officer
Insurtech Zego has appointed ex-Bupa executive Catherine Barton as its first chief insurance officer.
Markel UK promotes Nic Brown to head up broker national markets
Markel UK has named Nic Brown divisional director – broker, with a remit to lead its UK national markets broker channel.
Former Lloyd’s of London CEO Richard Ward joins CFC as non-exec chair
CFC has appointed former Lloyd’s of London CEO Richard Ward as non-executive chairman, subject to regulatory approval.
Martyn Holman joins Incited advisory board
Former Brightside and Markerstudy boss Martyn Holman has joined the advisory board of data science insurtech Incited.
Ex-ERS boss Ian Parker joins Catalina as group CEO
Ian Parker has been appointed as group CEO of run-off specialist insurer Catalina Holdings (Bermuda).
Genasys adds ex-Duck Creek leader Bart Patrick as CRO
Genasys has appointed Bart Patrick as chief revenue officer and member of the executive team.
FCA staff vote yes to strike action if no deal reached with Rathi
Financial Conduct Authority staff who are members of Unite have voted to support strike action in an initial ballot with the union warning CEO Nikhil Rathi not to wage "war" and that "the ball is in FCA’s court now".
Chubb promotes Jon Houghton to head of distribution for UK and Ireland
Chubb has made Jon Houghton head of distribution for the UK and Ireland expanding his previous role as distribution manager for national brokers in the region.
CII consultation usefulness in doubt over believed low response rate
Insurance specialists have queried how the Chartered Insurance Institute will be able to lean on the findings of its recently closed Shaping the Future consultation due to the reported 1% response rate.
DLG CEO Penny James appointed chair of FCA practitioner panel
Penny James, Direct Line Group CEO, has been named chair of the Financial Conduct Authority’s practitioner panel.
Brit appoints Kanika Chaganty as first chief data officer
Brit has named Kanika Chaganty chief data officer, effective from today.
Enoizi joins Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies as executive in residence
The Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School has appointed exiting Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi as executive in residence with effect from 1 February 2022.