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Rising Star: Fiona Simpson, Cunningham Lindsey
Fiona Simpson is a senior adjuster for Cunningham Lindsey. She started at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty after studying insurance law and has since worked her way up the adjusting ladder.
Carole Nash products director to leave the business
Exclusive: Carole Nash products and marketing director Nick Baker is set to leave the business this summer.
Analysis: How the industry was shamed by the gender pay gap
It was never going to go well. Even a year ahead of the results, industry figures were predicting that the industry would shame itself when the gender pay gap numbers were published.
Brightside's Mark Cliff on becoming a digital broker
Mark Cliff, executive chairman of Brightside, explains how brokers can make the most of the digital world.
Obituary: Norman Cottington, industry mourns rehab 'trailblazer'
Norman Cottington, a revolutionary in the field of rehabilitation and case management in the personal injury sector, passed away suddenly on 11 April.
Aon wants to cut 38 jobs in France
Aon is going to offer voluntary redundancy to 38 of its 180 staff in Angouleme, in southwestern France, our sister publication reports.
Blog: Time to talk about psychological rehab
Insurers must embrace psychological rehabilitation in the same way that they have physical, explains Jonny Cook, founder and chairman of Corporé.
Axa's Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge on why inclusion must not be to the detriment of the majority
Diversity and inclusion efforts must not be seen as something that is only for people from minority groups, explains Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge, chief financial officer and executive sponsor for diversity and Inclusion at Axa UK.
Marsh UK CEO Mark Weil to leave the business
Marsh has appointed Chris Lay as CEO of its UK & Ireland region, pending the departure of Mark Weil.
Horton succeeds Aubert as LMG chair
Beazley CEO Andrew Horton has been named chair of the London Market Group.
Former LV GI boss O'Roarke joins Aviva
Exclusive: Former LV general insurance boss John O’Roarke has taken a role as a non-executive of the Aviva general insurance and life businesses.
Marsh's White replaces Agnew as LIIBA chair
Roy White, chairman of UK specialties at Marsh, has been named as chair of the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Aston Lark’s Peter Blanc on the M&A courtship
For a merger or acquisition to work, both sides need to get to know each other and have a post-deal plan, explains Peter Blanc, CEO of Aston Lark.
RSA's Gail Parker on using internal brand engagement to better serve customers
Gail Parker, brand, marketing and distribution director at RSA Personal Lines, shares her tips on employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
Rising Star: Matthew Vamplew, DAS UK Group
Starting in the industry as a business consultant at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Matthew Vamplew has quickly worked his way to innovation manager at DAS UK Group.
Analysis: A healthy mind: Providing mental healthcare in PMI
More medical insurers are including mental health as standard in their policies but there could remain a gap in provision if condition monitoring doesn’t become more widespread
Beazley to step down as LMG CEO
London Market Group CEO Chris Beazley is to step down in the summer of 2018.
Updated: QBE claims boss replaces Ashton West at helm of MIB
Ashton West OBE is to retire as CEO and executive director of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, being replaced by former QBE group chief claims officer Dominic Clayden.
RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie set to retire
Exclusive: RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie is set to retire at the end of the month.
Insurers celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Insurers are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by creating hundreds of roles and showcasing their apprentices.
Analysis: Women-friendly travel policies: Fair for females
As conversations around the gender pay gap or harassment at work illustrate, an increasing number of women are demanding a fairer deal. But will this extend to their insurance?
Senior director leaves in UK General restructure
Exclusive: A senior director has left UK General and further roles are at risk as the group moves to restructure its sales team.
Julie Page to take over as Aon UK CEO
Aon UK has promoted Julie Page as its new CEO and chosen Dominic Christian as global chairman of Aon Benfield.
My other life: Derrick Potton, Hiscox, diver
When not busy as sales director at Hiscox UK & Ireland, Derrick Potton spends his time diving.