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Insurance industry pays respects to former Zurich claims manager Kerry Woolley
Kerry Woolley, 38, was found dead in her flat in Solihull, West Midlands, with a knife wound to her neck on Sunday and her ex-boyfriend has been charged with murder.
My other life: Marco Sementa, charity fundraiser
When not working as home claims trainer at RSA, Marco Sementa uses his free time to raise money for charity playing football.
Andrew Tunnicliffe returns to Aon as UK chairman for global and specialty
Andrew Tunnicliffe has rejoined Aon in the newly created role of UK chairman, global and specialty, part of its commercial risk solutions, health solutions and affinity business.
Ifed head highlights Covid-19 impact on fraud investigations
The recently appointed head of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, Edelle Michaels, told Post insurers need to be more "joined-up" in the campaign to identify suspects and protect victims.
Q&A: David Martin, Zurich
Zurich’s head of retail management David Martin spoke about joining the provider after 18 years with Allianz, pushing a digital strategy, leadership and management during the Covid-19 crisis as well as how he came into insurance.
Wunelli and Smart Driver Club founder Penny Searles joins Trakm8 as NED
Trakm8 has appointed Penny Searles as a non-executive director to help lead on the vehicle technology specialist’s strategic vision and commercial growth.
Gallagher-backing and US opportunities will help drive growth, says Capsicum Re boss Swallow
Capsicum Re’s new chairman Raja Balasuriya is a “force to be reckoned with,” CEO Rupert Swallow told Post as the reinsurance broker unveiled the executive committee team line-up designed to lead the business through its next phase of growth.
Peter Staddon joins Trilogy MGA as NED
Trilogy Managing General Agents has appointed Peter Staddon as a non-executive director, effective immediately.
Dye and Adams extend ABI roles into 2021
Jon Dye, the chair of the Association of British Insurers, and deputy chair Julian Adams have both agreed to stay in their roles at the association into 2021.
Blog: Rebalancing the BI bad publicity - how insurers can rebuild public trust with positive PR messaging
Delays in comment sign off to interference in influencing messaging. Consultant Mark Bishop polled insurers and brokers about the sector's Covid-19 response and concludes lessons need to be learned in terms of balancing bad publicity in the future.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Future of Insurance Work – Lesson learned to help Gen Y employees adjust to a new work/life balance post-pandemic
For the 33nd episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a panel of senior HR and talent managers to discuss the feedback they have had from millennials about how they have experienced lockdown and how insurers might adapt in…
Tiger Risk unveils fourth hire of the month
Tiger Risk has appointed Juan England as a partner with a mandate to help develop large, multi-regional clients in Europe and other international markets, the fourth recruit of the month for the rapidly expanding broker.
Covid-19 an excuse not a reason for redundancies, say recruiters
Insurance recruiters told Post Covid-19 is being used as an excuse for companies to streamline their businesses.
Axa XL confirms Sean McGovern as CEO UK and Lloyd's market
Axa XL has confirmed former Lloyd’s leader Sean McGovern as CEO for the UK and Lloyd’s market having held the role on an interim basis since April.
Go Compare parent appoints Burns as CFO
Goco Group, the parent company of aggregator Go Compare, has appointed Alan Burns as chief financial officer with Nick Wrighton set to leave after four years in the role.
Briefing: In CEO Amanda Blanc Aviva finally gets its woman
Having began her career at Commercial Union it always seemed fitting that Amanda Blanc would one day take the top job at its successor Aviva. Post content director Jonathan Swift reflects how the stars finally aligned for her to take up a role that for…
FSCS confirms Fiona Kidy as CFO
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has appointed Fiona Kidy as chief financial officer having held the role on an interim basis since May last year.
Ex-Zurich boss Dave Smith takes NED role at AIG UK
Former Zurich UK general insurance CEO Dave Smith has joined AIG UK as a non-executive director and is set to become chair of the risk committee.
Amanda Blanc looking at 'all strategic options' for Aviva
Amanda Blanc has pledged to address the underperformance of recent years for Aviva’s investors and to set out an ambitious strategic path.
Bob Darling to step down as Jensten Group CEO
Bob Darling is to step down as CEO of Jensten Group on 5 August and will be succeeded by Alistair Hardie, who is currently CEO of Charles Taylor’s assistance and specialist claims management business.
Andy Graham joins Direct Insurance Group from Cobra
Direct Insurance Group has appointed Andy Graham as head of specialist liability for its London market and Lloyd’s broking division.
Amanda Blanc appointed Aviva CEO as Maurice Tulloch departs
Former Axa and Zurich boss Amanda Blanc has become Aviva CEO, replacing Maurice Tulloch who has stepped down from the role and the company’s board due to family health reasons.
David Coughlan to replace Janet Connor as AA’s insurance MD
Janet Connor will be stepping down as managing director of insurance at the AA this summer with former RSA UK personal lines MD David Coughlan taking up the role, Post can reveal.
AGCS embarks on €200m cost-cutting restructure
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty will look to reduce its global headcount by a further 400 as it embarks on a transformation programme.