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Q&A: Alzheimer's Society's Tim Shakespeare on why the Insurance Day of Giving is so important
With under a month to go until the first ever Insurance Day of Giving on behalf of Insurance United Against Dementia and Alzheimers’ Society, IUAD board member Jonathan Swift spoke to the AS research information manager Tim Shakespeare about why it is…
Ex-Ageas CEO Barry Smith appointed LV NED
LV has appointed Barry Smith as senior independent director, subject to regulatory approval
This Week in Post: Boing! It’s the executive magic roundabout
The last few months have seen some major executive changes across the UK’s largest insurance companies.
Swinton CEO departs following Ardonagh acquisition
Gilles Normand has stepped down from the CEO job at Swinton following its acquisition by Ardonagh.
FSCS CEO to step down
Mark Neale CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, will step down from his role.
Ageas insurance CEO departs in management shakeup
Ageas has restructured its senior management, resulting in the departure of insurance CEO François-Xavier Boisseau as well as other senior figures.
Aviva’s head of digital departs the business
Aviva’s head of digital Andrew Brem has left the insurer and will not be replaced.
Blog: Flood claims involving children
A flooded home can be traumatic, especially for children. Jonathan Davison, strategic development director at the British Damage Management Association, explains how the claims process can be designed to protect the mental wellbeing of younger family…
Marsh's Ailsa King on including mental health in diversity agenda
Insurance has progressed on diversity but stigma persists around mental health, writes Ailsa King, chief client officer, Marsh UK & Ireland, calling on the industry to create supportive workplaces.
Mark Wilson steps down as Aviva CEO
Mark Wilson has stepped down as CEO of Aviva after completing a ‘turnaround phase’ at the company.
This Month in Post: Top 100 teachings
My first three weeks reporting on the insurance industry has taught me how broad the sector is. Covering the claims beat I'm expecting to be learning more about escape of water, floods and storms. Our Top 100 UK insurers ranking has already shown me how…
Spotify exec jumps ship for Lemonade
Jorge Espinel, former global head of business development at Spotify, has joined New York-based insurtech Lemonade.
Penny Black's social world: October 2018
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More hires expected as MGA Ascent plucks cyber head from Brit
Cyber and specialty lines managing general agent Ascent Underwriting has appointed Caspar Stops as head of cyber.
Brit executive chairman Mark Cloutier departs for Aspen
Brit executive chairman Mark Cloutier is leaving the Lloyd’s insurer, to become CEO and chairman of Aspen
Rising Star: Fionn Cronin, Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions
While doing his masters in data science and analytics, Fionn Cronin's curiosity in modelling was sparked and he embarked on a career which has seen him become innovation lead and statistical modeller at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions in a short time.
Analysis: The real risks of business travel
Business travel insurance might cover the same risks as leisure policies but, because it underwrites and compensates differently, it places a much stronger emphasis on risk management
Dive In: Insurance companies urged to support social mobility
Human resources departments in the insurance industry need to start supporting social mobility in the same way they’ve been promoting gender balance and ethnic diversity, a Dive In panel heard.
Biba promotes Martin Bridges to corporate affairs manager
Martin Bridges has taken on the role of Corporate Affairs Manager at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Pioneer names former XL Catlin CEO as boss
Former XL Catlin UK CEO Andrew McMellin has been named CEO of Pioneer Underwriters.
Axa XL announces replacement for Paul Jardine
Paul Greensmith has been appointed CEO of the newly-formed company Axa XL, replacing Paul Jardine.
Amanda Blanc makes first appearance as ABI chair
Amanda Blanc made her first appearance as the Association of British Insurers’ chair, as the insurer body debuted new research.
Zurich CUO takes on RSA UK role
RSA has hired Zurich's Adrian Sweeney as the chief underwriting officer for its UK corporate and international business.
Saga appoints James Quin as CFO
Saga has hired Zurich's James Quin as chief financial officer.