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Obituary: Iain Winfield
It is with great sadness that we have to report that the Insurance Post team has lost a dear friend and colleague Iain Winfield, who passed away last month.
ABI reports fraud at lowest level since 2007; Axa relaunches British Gas cover; Getsafe extends Series B; and Lockton acquires
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Penny Black's Social World: October 2021
Employee recognition, volunteering, family reunions and a golf tournament
Marsh Commercial names David Bruce CEO
Marsh has promoted David Bruce to CEO of Marsh Commercial, with Anthony Gruppo set to retire from the industry.
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.
McLarens creates head of data and analytics role
McLarens has appointed Jennifer Barclay to a newly created leadership role as global head of data and analytics strategy.
Chaucer appoints Xamira Groves as head of insurance
Xamira Groves has joined Chaucer from Axa XL as head of insurance.
Consumer Intelligence hires head of insurance
Karen Houseago, who had been with LV for 17 years, has joined Consumer Intelligence as head of insurance.
Rob Bredahl named Tiger Risk CEO as Rod Fox becomes chair
Tiger Risk Partners has appointed Rob Bredahl as CEO with founder and incumbent Rod Fox taking on the role of executive chairman.
Direct Line swoops for Ash Jokhoo from Virgin Atlantic as CIO
Direct Line Group has recruited Ash Jokhoo as chief information officer joining from Virgin Atlantic where he was chief data and information officer.
Parhelion adds David Foreman as chair
Howden-backed Parhelion has appointed industry veteran and founding member of Ark Syndicate Management David Foreman as chair.
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.
Interview: David Williams, Axa UK
After 41 years with the provider, managing director of underwriting and technical services David Williams is leaving Axa UK at the end of December. He spoke with Post about the timing of his departure, what comes next and reflected on his time in the…
Pullum to oversee GB for WTW as Aubert exits
Anne Pullum, Willis Towers Watson head of Europe, is set to lead the broker’s Great Britain business after head of GB and Willis Limited CEO Nicolas Aubert steps down after today.
CII CEO Sian Fisher to step down
Sian Fisher will step down as CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute at the end of March having been in the role since 2016.
Admiral, Covea and Hastings back Drive Score launch; Abacai teams up with Ticker; Bollington to rebrand under Gallagher; Aviva extends Founders Factory tie-up; and Cover Genius seals Series C raise
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Minster Law strikes deal for Irwin Mitchell's fast-track PI business
Minster Law has reached an agreement to take over Irwin Mitchell’s fast-track personal injury business with intentions to “lead consolidation in the market”.
Donaldson steps up to Ardonagh Retail CEO and Rawlinson promoted to lead Atlanta
Ardonagh has promoted Ian Donaldson to the position of CEO for Ardonagh Retail with Emma Rawlinson replacing him as Atlanta Group CEO, Post can reveal.
Trade Voice: LMA's Lee Elliston on why the London market needs to act now to close the claims talent gap
Lee Elliston, claims director of the Lloyd's Market Association, warns that Lloyd's and the London markets risk a skills and talent crisis unless efforts to transform processes and attract younger professionals are made now.
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.
FCA reveals staff terms and conditions review
The Financial Conduct Authority is reviewing staff incentives across the organisation having scrapped bonuses for executives, CEO Nikhil Rathi has confirmed.
Brit interim CEO named as Matthew Wilson takes indefinite leave of absence
Brit CEO Matthew Wilson has taken an indefinite leave of absence for health reasons, with Martin Thompson named interim CEO.
Spotlight: Culture cannot be closed
Jeff Picozzi, global insurance lead, Red Hat, discusses why open culture cannot be simply a buzzword - and that the insurance industry needs to embrace open source technology to innovate and meet customer demands.
Julian Enoizi elected as Insurance Institute of London president
Pool Re CEO Julian Enoizi has been elected as Insurance Institute of London president, with Marsh UK country corporate officer Chris Lay named as deputy.