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Analysis: Balancing risk and reward at board level
Risk managers believe that risk reporting and mitigation should no longer be an isolated item on the board agenda but how can they get the executive buy-in to this?
Zurich appoints UK commercial lines head
Zurich has appointed Robert Kuchinski as its UK head of commercial insurance.
PRA insurance boss takes role at FRC
The Prudential Regulatory Authority has appointed Anna Sweeney as interim director for insurance supervision.
Eldon appoints chairman and NED
Arron Banks’ broker Eldon has appointed Link chair Mark Boleat as its chairman, while Martyn Holman joins the broker as a non-executive director.
Generali boss named vice-president of Insurance Europe
Generali general manager Frédéric de Courtois has been appointed vice-president of Insurance Europe and will serve a three-year term in the role.
My other life: Julie Rayson Flynn, RAF air cadet
When not working as an operational director for Brokerbility, Julie Rayson Flynn puts her air cadet experience to good use – promoting the Duke of Edinburgh’s award and mentoring young cadets
David McMillan appointed Esure CEO
Esure has hired QBE’s David McMillan as its CEO with a mandate to fulfil “very ambitious” digital plans for the business, by new owner Bain Capital.
Victor International appoints Anthony Stevens as president
Victor Insurance Holdings has appointed Anthony Stevens as president of Victor International, effective immediately. He succeeds Paul Drake, who previously announced his plans to retire from the firm in September.
Jonathan Evans to replace Lord Hunt as Biba chair
Former Conservative politician Jonathan Evans will replace Lord Hunt of Wirral as the chair of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
LMA names TMK's Culham, Beazley's Cox and Axa XL's Greensmith as board members
The Lloyd’s Market Association has announced three new board members following a recent board election.
London Market Group calls for action to address skills shortage
The London Market Group has called for urgent action to take charge of how market organisations acquire the skills they need to face the future.
Blog: Why claims has a key role in supporting customers with mental health
Having to make an insurance claim can be traumatic. During Mental Health Awareness Week, Jeremy Trott, head of claims operations at Allianz Insurance, explains as well as the pain of the loss, it can be deeply distressing to experience an event such as a…
McLarens expands leadership team
McLarens has announced six management appointments within its UK and Ireland business.
Blog: How digitalisation can be an enabler of customer-centric strategies
A survey conducted by Post showed that insurers and brokers saw improved customer engagement as the top positive outcome anticipated from partnering with insurtechs. John Price, chief operating officer of Schemeserve, believes digitalisation is key to…
Gallagher and Ardonagh return to court as closing statements begin
The parties in the ongoing legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh returned to the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday, as the court heard closing statements from two of the defendants.
Brightside CFO steps down
Brightside’s chief financial officer, Ian Sutherland has left the broker.
Interview: Michael Rea, Gallagher
With Gallagher re-entering the M&A game after a four year hiatus, Michael Rea spoke to Harry Curtis about what makes a good deal, how consolidation is changing, why restrictive covenants need to be upheld and the Ardonagh court case
This week: The Godfathers of insurance return
Just when they think they’re out, insurance pulls them back in. This week, two big names from the recent past, Stephen Catlin and Steve McGill, returned to the fold.
Former Cunningham Lindsey boss Pigot joins McLarens
McLarens has appointed David Pigot to the newly created role of director of London Markets and global head of specialty.
Senior departures at RSA as it announces management shakeup
RSA has announced a number of senior role changes in its UK and international business.
Eldon Insurance director no longer at the broker
Jacobus Coetzee no longer holds a directorship at Arron Banks’ Eldon Insurance.
Q&A: Claims Apprentice 2019 winner Verity Ross
Verity Ross, motor claims handler for Zurich has been crowned winner of the Claims Apprentice 2019. Hiriyti Bairu caught up with her to discuss how she met the challenge, what the experience has taught her now and moving forward in her career.
Axa places 125 jobs at risk following claims restructure
Axa has placed 125 roles at risk of redundancy as a result of further restructuring of its claims business.
Scor shareholders reject CIAM’s proposed resolutions
Scor's shareholders express their opposition to the “destabilisation” attempt led by the activist fund CIAM.