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Confused announces Louise O'Shea as CEO following Coriat's departure
Confused has hired Louise O’Shea as its new CEO, taking over from Martin Coriat following his departure from the company in July this year.
Penny James succeeds John Reizenstein as Direct Line CFO
Direct Line has appointed Penny James to succeed John Reizenstein as chief financial officer.
This Month in Post: Discount, diversity and data
There was some good news and some bad news this week for the insurance industry.
Darag makes string of senior appointments
German run-off insurance company Darag has made a string of senior appointments.
Career Development: Eskimo launches training courses for disadvantaged people
Eskimo, a community interest company, is forming partnerships with financial services companies to reduce barriers to employment for disabled and disadvantaged people in the financial sector.
Career File: Jon Cawley, NFU Mutual
Jon Cawley set to take head of claims role at NFU Mutual
Editor's comment: Feel pride
Throughout the year at sports day, parent-teacher consultations, and music and dance recitals, I say to my son “as long as you try your best” no one can ask any more of you.
Interview: Meet the people making insurance more diverse
This month the Dive In festival returns, aiming to help insurance get fit for the future, highlighting the business case for diverse and inclusive workplaces and providing practical ideas and inspiration for how to bring about positive change. Post finds…
Analysis: Back to school 2
In the second part of our Back To School Q&A, insurance big names recollect their most hated topics at school and what kind of work experience they did (find out which CEO swept roads as a summer job). They also share their ideas on how to improve the…
MGR names Vasquez head of international underwriting
Mapfre Global Risks has named Carlos Vasquez as international head of underwriting.
Mike Reeves joins Vericlaim's international business development board
Mike Reeves, has joined the international business development team of Vericlaim’s parent company, Sedgwick, after spending 40 years at Crawfords.
Zurich appoints Alison Martin as group chief risk officer
Zurich has appointed Alison Martin as group chief risk officer, effective January 2018.
JLT's Nigel Todd on whether liability limits are a liability
Commercial and residential landlords are facing increaded risks from a more litigious society and Nigel Todd, head of real estate at JLT Specialty, questions whether liability limits being purchased are sufficient for the increased exposures.
Analysis: Back to school
With school resuming this week in most areas, Post has asked insurers about their classroom memories. Many enjoyed maths and some had quite colourful teachers. Find out what sports the C-suite used to play and what role they see for financial education…
Neon looks to Hiscox for new property underwriter
Former Hiscox underwriter Ben Murphy has joined Neon’s property Insurance team in London.
Marsh appoints David Nayler as leader of UK Financial Institutions Industry Practice
Marsh has appointed David Nayler as leader of its UK Financial Institutions Industry Practice.
Blog: How to make your MGA stand out
Managing general agents need to differentiate themselves to boost their income, advises Ed Halsey, sales & marketing director at Schemeserve.
Market veteran Ian Burford joins Fidelis as specialised risks chairman
Ian Burford is joining Fidelis’ London underwriting team as chairman of specialised risks.
Donegan steps down as Price Forbes CEO as Masterton steps up
Michael Donegan has stepped down as CEO of Price Forbes to become a strategic advisor of The Ardonagh Group.
Jabsheh moves to London to take on role as IGI UK executive director
International General Insurance Holdings has appointed Waleed Jabsheh as executive director of its UK board.
Towergate's Joe Thelwell on lessons in resilience
Towergate has been through some tough times but its advisory CEO Joe Thelwell believes this has shaped the firm for the better.
Blog: How brokers can make marginal gains through technology
Brokers can use technology to make marginal gains that will add up in the long term, making their business a success, writes Ed Pugh, sales & marketing director at Red Crake.
Richard Hextall to leave MS Amlin
MS Amlin has appointed Chris Rash as chief finance and operations officer following Richard Hextall’s decision to depart from the company at the end of September this year.