Recruitment
Dudley takes over as chair of IUAD
Insurance United Against Dementia has appointed Richard Dudley, global head of climate strategy at Aon, as its new chair taking over from IUAD founder Chris Wallace.
Marsh McLennan names Murray chief inclusion and diversity officer
Moreland Murray has been appointed as chief inclusion and diversity officer at Marsh McLennan.
Aviva to boost regional underwriting headcount by 10%
Aviva has started a recruitment drive to add at least 40 underwriters working on regional mid-market business, chief distribution officer Gareth Hemming told Post.
UK General names David Boulcott as CUO
UK General has appointed David Boulcott as chief underwriting officer, replacing interim CUO David Brown, with effect from 1 January 2022.
Interview: Stephen Catlin, Convex
Harry Curtis spoke to Stephen Catlin, CEO and chairman of Convex, about how the insurer is looking forward, why cyber risks are a step too far and his response to climate critics
Broker Insights targets UK growth and entering US market after £6m raise
Insurtech Broker Insights has raised more than £6m in a Series A funding round led by Mercia investing from its Northern Venture Capital Trust funds.
AIG appoints global head of strategy and ESG
AIG has appointed Constance Hunter as executive vice president and head of strategy and ESG.
Marsh appoints head of climate and sustainability insurance innovation
Marsh has appointed Ryan Bond as head of climate and sustainability insurance innovation effective 1 January 2022.
Hiscox appoints Liz Breeze as interim CFO
Liz Breeze will take on the role of interim chief financial officer at Hiscox while the insurer searches for a permanent replacement for soon-to-be CEO Aki Hussain.
Rupert Jarron swaps DXC for EIS
EIS has hired Rupert Jarron as managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it looks to expand across Europe.
Aviva’s Owen Morris on bringing a fresh perspective to the insurance industry through neuro-inclusivity
Owen Morris, managing director for personal lines at Aviva, assesses the need to raise awareness of neurodiversity and the important actions the insurance industry should be taking to make fundamental improvements.
Ex-Esure CEO Stuart Vann joins Unum as NED
Unum has appointed former Esure CEO Stuart Vann as an independent non-executive director.
AIG promotes Fitzsimons to CFO and shuffles senior leadership team
AIG has promoted Shane Fitzsimons to group chief financial officer amid senior leadership team changes, effective from 1 January 2022.
Spotlight: Digital culture – Adapting and evolving to maximise the potential of automation in underwriting
Automation is a growing reality in every corner of an insurance business. Tim Evershed explores the impact it is having on underwriting - and how staff are acquiring the skills to maximise its potential benefits here.
WTW adds Diana Fox Carney to Climate Resilience Hub
Willis Towers Watson has appointed Diana Fox Carney as a strategic adviser in its Climate Resilience Hub.
Marsh Commercial names David Bruce CEO
Marsh has promoted David Bruce to CEO of Marsh Commercial, with Anthony Gruppo set to retire from the industry.
McLarens creates head of data and analytics role
McLarens has appointed Jennifer Barclay to a newly created leadership role as global head of data and analytics strategy.
Admiral, Covea and Hastings back Drive Score launch; Abacai teams up with Ticker; Bollington to rebrand under Gallagher; Aviva extends Founders Factory tie-up; and Cover Genius seals Series C raise
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Analysis: Willis Towers Watson's retention and recruitment challenge
The cancellation of Aon and Willis Towers Watson's mega merger poses a talent challenge for the world's third largest broker.
Recruiter warns of talent war impact on diversity amid resignation boom
With resignations on the rise employers risk overlooking candidates from diverse backgrounds, Dive In attendees heard.
Upcoming webinar: Watch brokers talk about boosting business growth through talent acquisition and retention
As the UK reopens following the impact of Covid-19, the focus of many broking firms is now on driving business growth. But with 77% of brokers reporting that they did not even have a recruitment budget for the current financial year, how can growth…
British Insurance Awards 2021: Achievement Award: David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award sponsored by Verisk at the 2021 British Insurance Awards. Jonathan Swift caught up with him to reflect on his career.
Video Q&A: British Insurance Awards 2021 Achievement Award winner David Stevens CBE
Former Admiral CEO and co-founder David Stevens CBE was the recipient of the Achievement Award, sponsored by Verisk, at the 2021 British Insurance Awards last night.
Markerstudy appoints Neil Utley and Matthew Donaldson as NEDs
Former BGL boss Matthew Donaldson and ex-Hastings chairman Neil Utley have been appointed as non-executive directors at Markerstudy Group.