Recruitment
Zego withdraws job offers and makes 17% of staff redundant due to increased costs
Motor insurance provider Zego withdrew job offers it had extended due to increased costs, which also led it to make 17% of its staff redundant.
LV appoints MIB’s Ben Fletcher as director of financial crime
LV has appointed Ben Fletcher from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, where he holds the position of chief customer officer, as it’s director of financial crime.
Trade Voice: Adjusting’s human touch can attract talent, says Cila’s Helena Evans
Helena Evans, president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, argues that loss-adjusting firms have a unique selling point within the insurance industry when it comes to recruiting the next generation – and diverse range – of talent.
Editor’s comment: When the going gets tough
It’s fair to say we’ve had a tough few years. No one was upset to see the back of 2020 and 2021 wasn’t much better. And now it looks like 2022 is far from the stellar year we were hoping for – certainly for the insurance sector.
Folgate appoints Ian Russell as group CEO
Folgate has appointed Ian Russell to succeed Brian Russell as group CEO, with effect from 1 July.
Webinar: How can insurance companies adjust to the ‘new norm’ to optimise their hybrid workforce - and avoid their own great resignation?
Most insurance businesses have effectively been operating in a hybrid manner since Covid-19 restrictions required most employees to work from home.
Analysis: A ‘boring’ reputation leaves brokers facing hiring struggles
Recruitment issues have hindered UK brokers’ optimistic growth expectations and are impacting insurance brokers of all sizes, according to research from Aviv
Mark Pain to succeed Scott Wheway as Axa’s chairman
Mark Pain has been appointed as chairman of Axa UK board with effect from 1 July, replacing Scott Wheway who is stepping down on 30 June.
Towergate’s Richard Tuplin on how to tackle the recruitment deficit
Richard Tuplin, CEO of Towergate, looks at how the insurance industry might tackle both its talent hiring troubles, and at how to entice back and retain its existing employees.
David Williams joins Humn as NED
David Williams has joined insurtech company Humn as non-executive director to assist the company as it continues its growth and investment in autonomous vehicle products and begins international expansion.
Alison Platt to replace Mark Winlow as chair of Ageas UK board
Alison Platt has been appointed as chair of the Ageas UK board, replacing Mark Winlow whose 10 year tenure with the business comes to an end in September.
FOS appoints Abby Thomas as CEO and chief ombudsman, as service faces backlogs
The Financial Ombudsman Service has appointed Abby Thomas to the role of CEO and chief ombudsman.
ACSO calls for official review of OIC as Sir Christopher Bellamy steps into MOJ role
A claimant support organisation has urged Sir Christopher Bellamy to review fixed recoverable costs for civil cases as he replaces Lord Wolfson of Tredegar as parliamentary under secretary of state.
Webinar: Watch Aviva, RSA and others discuss how to optimize hybrid workforces - and avoid the great resignation
Most insurance businesses have effectively been operating in a hybrid manner since Covid-19 restrictions required most employees to work from home.
Mike Brown swaps Direct line for Weightmans
Mike Brown, formerly head of counter fraud intelligence and disclosure at Direct Line Group, has left the insurer to lead Weightmans counter fraud team.
Brit launches online work experience to draw talent into insurance
Brit has partnered with not-for-profit social enterprise GT Scholars to launch online “digital challenges” for young people with the aim of boosting the diversity of talent drawn to careers in the insurance sector.
Tom Major succeeds Lars Vissing as regional head of claims for London and Nordics at AGCS
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has appointed Tom Major as regional head of claims for regional unit of London and Nordics, succeeding Lars Vissing, with effect from 1 June.
Leadership changes as RSA brings customer operations and claims together
RSA has changed its leadership team as it brings customer operations and claims together to create a single function.
Leadership changes at Markel as co-CEO Whitt is set to retire next year
Markel is making a number of senior leadership changes at the company as co-CEO Richard Whitt confirms he will retire next year after 31 years with the company.
Williams swaps Simply Business for Clear Group
The Clear Group has appointed Simply Business’ former managing director for managing general agents Phil Williams as group’s chief operating officer.
Blog: Making the wrong team moves risks losing regulatory permissions
As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, employers and recruiters are anticipating a growing trend in employees wanting to move roles in what has been dubbed the 'great resignation'. BDBF partner Nick Wilcox, and associate Blair Wassman, explore the…
2021 insurtech funding breaks record; Aviva in Tractable tie-up; Dive-In Festival theme announced and Lloyd's syndicate offers adjusters green bonus
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
BI ruling and Covid impact drive claims vacancy boom
Job adverts for claims roles are on the up, research has suggested, with the business interruption ruling a likely driver.
DLG CEO Penny James appointed co-chair of FTSE Women Leaders Review
Direct Line Group CEO Penny James has been named co-chair of the FTSE Women Leaders Review.