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Opinion: SMEs: Emerging risks - Tackling the challenges facing SMEs
SMEs may be concerned about keeping a competitive advantage – but it’s the evolving workforce challenges that can have the greatest impact on their success
Court sets date for Gallagher vs Ardonagh dispute
A court has set a date for the first hearing in the alleged staff poaching dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh.
Hastings profit sees steady growth
Hastings saw profit after tax of £130.6m in 2018, an increase of 3% from £126.7m in 2017.
Penny James to become Direct Line CEO
Direct Line has appointed its chief financial officer Penny James as the successor to Paul Geddes as CEO.
British Insurance Awards at 25: The judges reflect on the changing market
With the deadline for entering the British Insurance Awards getting ever closer, what better time to introduce the judges who will be casting an eye over these years submissions? Post canvasses them for their favourite memories of previous BIAs and their…
This week in Post: Sun, scams and Brexit
As we draw closer to the start of spring, the UK has seen unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures climbing into the double digits in recent days. But it’s not just the weather that’s heating up.
Reg UK CEO Michael Phair appointed chair of Children and Families Across Borders
Michael Phair, founder and CEO of Reg UK, last week became chair of children’s charity Children and Families Across Borders.
David Duclos appointed NED at Lloyd’s Global Network
David Duclos has been appointed non-executive chairman of Lloyd’s Global Network.
My other life: James Neale, DWF, Britain's Got Talent finalist
When not working as an insurance litigation associate at DWF, James Neale is stealing the spotlight on reality TV show Britain's Got Talent by singing with his family.
Ageas UK closes in on chief risk officer
Ageas UK CEO, Andy Watson revealed that “pen has been put to paper” in the insurer’s recruitment drive for a chief risk officer.
Former Lloyd's chairman Sir David Rowland passes away
Lloyd’s has confirmed Sir David Rowland, its chairman from 1993 to 1997, has passed away at the age of 85.
Cloutier steps up at Aspen as Apollo deal completes
Aspen’s chairman Glyn Jones and group CEO Chris O’Kane have stepped down, with the completion of Apollo’s acquisition of the Lloyd’s insurer.
Ageas management shakeup continues as Jonathan Price joins as CFO from Aspen
Former Aspen UK chief financial officer, Jonathan Price has been appointed CFO of Ageas UK.
Insurance staff ‘stressed’ over weight of EU regulation
Insurers have issued a warning over the increasing toll that European Union regulation is having on employees.
Analysis: Tenancy deposits – tailored tenancies
Many tenants struggle to find a lump sum of money to put down for a deposit. Insurance instead of a deposit provides an alternative – offering tenants greater affordability and increasing security for landlords. It could also mean a welcome new class of…
Bruce Carnegie-Brown to leave Money Supermarket
Bruce Carnegie-Brown is set to stand down as a chairman of Money Supermarket after nine years.
Post launches new Reputation event focused on creating an ethical and inclusive insurance market
Those that work in insurance have long known it has reputation issues.
Rising Star: Marcus Hanson, Sedgwick
After getting a taste for adjusting, Marcus Hanson has progressed to Sedgwick’s complex liability team
Biba faces backlash over Boris Johnson keynote
Exclusive: The British Insurance Brokers' Association faces a backlash from brokers over the decision to make Boris Johnson a keynote speaker at the organisation's annual conference.
Penny Black's Social World: February 2019
Walking for wells, real world cyber attacks and Grandads of the Atlantic
Geo’s Paul Dilley on better claims management
Geo's CEO Paul Dilley talks about a recent traumatic experience and how his ordeal raises questions on how insurers can improve the claims management process.
Blog: Aviva targets Whitbread CEO Alison Brittain as new boss as insurance gets its mojo back
Having bemoaned the insurance sector's lack of 'pull' in recruiting outside its gene/talent pool, Jonathan Swift suggests Aviva might be about to prove him wrong.
Blog: Is Egan replacing Lewis at RSA a sign insurance lacks recruitment pull?
Jonathan Swift asks whether RSA promoting Scott Egan is a sign of the insurance industry's lack of appeal to external candidates; a sign of lack of big name insurance draws in the market; an indication of its risk aversion; or a combination of any of the…
RSA UK CEO Steve Lewis departs the business
RSA’s former chief financial officer, Scott Egan is now RSA UK and International CEO, effective from today.