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NFU Mutual appoints non executive director
NFU Mutual has appointed David Roper as non executive director, effective from 1 September 2019.
Blog: Flexible working - attracting and retaining talent
The financial services and insurance sector suffers from a higher median gender pay gap than any other sector of the economy. Prina Mashru, head of human resources at Konsileo, argues that for women in the sector flexible working arrangements could…
This week: Winners and lasers
Nothing says team building quite like stumbling around a dark maze, falling headfirst into mirrors and haphazardly shooting lasers at your colleagues. Or so the democratic vote we held a few weeks earlier decreed.
Former Aon employee alleges sexism at the company left her with ‘mental health complications’
An ex Aon employee has hit out at the global risk and consulting giant, alleging that she faced sexist behaviour that led to “mental health complications” and made her feel she had to leave the company.
Ardonagh reveals future plan for Swinton as all branches close
Ardonagh group has confirmed the closure of all Swinton branches as the integration of the business is almost complete.
My Other Life: Kiera Tippett, Triathlete
When not working at REG UK as marketing and communications co-ordinator Kiera Tippett is busy competing in triathlons.
Darag appoints James Insley as CFO
Legacy book acquirer Darag has appointed James Insley as chief financial officer, effective 2 September.
Ex-JLT pair Palmer-Brown and Crossland join SSL Endeavour
Jonathan Palmer-Brown and Hugh Crossland, both formerly of JLT, have joined SSL Endeavour as group non-executive chairman and group chief financial officer respectively.
Brightside appoints Derek Henry as broking MD
Brightside has appointed Derek Henry as managing director of broking, following the departure of Russell Bence.
This week: Think! tech drive
With 50 years of drink driving campaigns drunk driving is shunned by society, but with technology taking over our lives it might be time for a distracted driving campaign to make using hands-free mobile devices on the move as frowned upon.
Rising Star: Thomas Hardinge, Axa Real Estate Specialty
After jobs at a bank, an auction house and a caterer, Thomas Hardinge had his eyes opened to the insurance industry during a work experience placement at the London Market Group in 2016.
Barton steps down as CEO of Wrisk
Niall Barton has stepped down as CEO of insurtech start-up Wrisk to become executive chairman.
The NED Blog: The importance of the audit committee
Challenging the executive management team in terms of the decisions they make is a key responsibility of being a non-executive director. Michael Gaughan explains that one of the aspects of the role is to sit on various Board Committees to look at…
Interview: Sara Mitchell, Chubb
Sara Mitchell has recently taken on the role of divisional president for the UK and Ireland retail business at Chubb. She talked to Stephanie Denton about her faith in the UK market, the importance of understanding the risks insurers are writing and not…
Guidewire appoints Mike Rosenbaum as CEO
Guidewire has appointed Mike Rosenbaum as CEO, replacing Marcus Ryu who will become chairman of the company’s board of directors.
ERS refreshes senior team
ERS has made changes to its senior team, as chief finance officer Kate Wade has chosen to take some time out of the market.
Insurers told how to improve fair treatment of customers with criminal convictions
Insurers have been issued fresh guidance on how to fairly treat customers who have prior criminal convictions.
LV's Clare Lunn appointed to head industry's counter-fraud organisation
Exclusive: Clare Lunn, director of fraud at LV, has been selected as a chair of the the General Insurance Fraud Committee.
This week: Rolling in it
Thursday seemed an appropriate day for insurtech Hippo to announce the outcome of its latest funding round – with temperatures reaching 38°C in places, the urge to emulate the mud-wallowing tendencies of its namesake animal became more and more tempting.
Blog: What lies ahead for the future of skills in the insurance industry?
The London insurance market is facing a huge skills shortage as insurance firms struggle to compete for talent. While a huge number of baby boomers are retiring from the sector and taking those long-held skills with them, there is also a distinct lack of…
JLT’s Tim Chadwick to join PIB as CRO
PIB has appointed Tim Chadwick as chief risk officer, following the departure of Jon Stanley.
Gibraltar regulator on hunt for CEO successor
Samantha Barrass will step down when her second term as CEO of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission ends in August 2020,
Confused appoints ex-Wonga exec as COO
Confused has hired Stephen Dukes, former boss at the Commuter Club and Wonga, as its chief operating officer.
My Other Life: Yvonne Baverstock, Pyrenean Mountain dog breeder
When not working as account executive at Clear Insurance Management, Yvonne Baverstock breeds and judges Pyrenean Mountain Dogs.