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Saga names incoming CEO
Saga has appointed Euan Sutherland as the groups incoming CEO, with effect from 6 January 2020, as Lance Batchelor retires.
This month: Discount rate, driverless vehicles and digitalisation
As 2019 draws to an end, everyone is thinking about what the new year may hold for them, whether it's an exciting new job or simply committing to some small lifestyle changes. One person who has set some plans in motion for 2020 is former Zurich and Axa…
NFU Mutual names Jon Cawley's successor
NFU Mutual appointed Paul Branch as head of claims, following Jon Cawley’s departure earlier this year.
Lemonade hires chief marketing officer
US-based insurtech Lemonade has hired Jeff Brooks as chief marketing officer.
Penny Black's Social World: December 2019
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards, keeping safe on the roads, and embracing flexible working
Arch appoints Stuart Danskin as UK regional underwriting director
Arch Insurance has made Stuart Danskin director of underwriting for its UK regional division, which was formed at the start of this year.
Chubb promotes Louise Joyce to head of industry practices
Chubb has promoted Louise Joyce to head of industry practices for the UK & Ireland, succeeding Karen Strong who has left the business.
Amanda Blanc lands second NED role
Amanda Blanc will join specialist motor insurer ERS as a non-executive director on 2 January 2020.
BBC NED Shirley Garrood no longer a director at Esure
Former Esure deputy chair Shirley Garrood is no longer a director at the insurer, Post can reveal.
Amanda Blanc to join Aviva board
Former Zurich and Axa boss Amanda Blanc is to join Aviva as a non-executive director on 2 January, the insurer has confirmed.
Axa achieves disability confident leader status
The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded Axa UK disability confident leader status.
Foil expands cyber sector focus team to include technology
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has expanded the remit of its cyber liabilities sector focus team to include insurers’ and law firms’ use of technology in claims handling, as well as claims law related to cyber cover and digital processing.
This week in Post: hanging by a thread
This week, Transport for London has revoked Uber’s licence to operate in London, causing fear among the capital residents who often rely on the app-based service to get them home safely after a night on the town.
The Insurance Disability, Ability & Wellbeing Network sets out scope ahead of launch
The Insurance Disability, Ability & Wellbeing Network will be officially launched next week to mark International Day of People With Disabilities.
Interview: Jonathan Hewett, Thatcham CEO
Jonathan Hewett replaced Peter Shaw as CEO of Thatcham Research in January this year. He spoke to Post about Thatcham’s 50th anniversary, vehicle 2.0 and the trends in the motor industry.
MS Amlin CEO Simon Beale steps down as insurer restructures
MS Amlin CEO Simon Beale is stepping down as parent company MS&AD restructures the insurer as part of an international reorganisation.
Raft of senior appointments at Esure
Esure has made a number of senior leadership appointments as part of its digital transformation drive.
Chubb appoints Jason Keen to lead global markets
Chubb has promoted Jason Keen to division president of Chubb Global Markets following the departure of Matthew Shaw to Tokio Marine Kiln.
CEO Andrew Behrends to leave Integro at year end
Group CEO of Integro Group Holdings Andrew Behrends is leaving the company on 31 December for personal and family reasons, the business has confirmed.
Ardonagh snaps up Aviva international brokers director Graeme MacMillan
The Ardonagh Group has appointed Graeme MacMillan as CEO of product and distribution management within Ardonagh Portfolio Solutions joining from Aviva.
This week in Post: Driving out distraction
Road Safety Week marked the launch of Post’s Driving out Distraction campaign, in which we are urging the industry to pay attention and pull over rather than using hands-free devices while driving.
Ecclesiastical appoints UKGI managing director
Ecclesiastical has appointed Richard Coleman as managing director of Ecclesiastical’s UK general insurance business.
My other life: Emily Owen, footballer
When not working as e-trading underwriter at Beazley, Emily Owen is a semi-professional footWhen not working as e-trading underwriter at Beazley, Emily Owen plays football for Derby County Ladies football club.ball player.
Go Compare owner appoints chief technology officer
The owner of Go Compare, Goco, has appointed Seb Chakraborty as group chief technology officer, with immediate effect.