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Big Interview: Stephanie Ogden, HDI
Stephanie Ogden, CEO of HDI Global for UK and Ireland, outlines how she is raising recognition of the brand, making sure the provider is “punching where it should be”, plus gives a glimpse of the ways she is redefining what leadership looks like in 2025.
Government urged to do more to boost cyber resilience
The government should be doing more to boost the UK’s cyber resilience, figures at broker Marsh and insurer Zurich said at a recent panel discussion on closing the cyber protection gap.
Big Interview: Mike Lloyd, Acorn Group
Mike Lloyd, CEO of the Acorn Group, shares how he intends to grow the non-standard motor and home insurer and responds to rumours the business is up for sale.
Marshberry reveals the top 20 European insurance brokers
Over a quarter of Europe’s largest 20 brokers are UK domiciled with one of those businesses, Howden the second fastest growing intermediary on the continent, according to the latest European Insurance Distribution market report from Marshberry.
Big Interview: Steve Tooze, Extinction Rebellion
Steve Tooze, spokesperson for climate pressure group Extinction Rebellion, tells Damisola Sulaiman about the group’s motivations for targeting the insurance industry, responds to questions from the companies his organisation has targeted and shares plans…
Did Markerstudy just set a record for shortest GI CEO stint?
Content Director’s View: Jonathan Swift reflects on the shortest stints in general insurance hot seats this century and mulls whether the CEO of Markerstudy Distribution Ian Donaldson has just beaten the previous record holder, Brendan McCafferty.
Nigel Hinshelwood appointed chair of Marsh
Nigel Hinshelwood has been appointed as chair of Marsh in the UK, succeeding outgoing chair Tom Colraine on 31 March.
Extinction Rebellion identifies ‘wanted’ CEOs
Extinction Rebellion has targeted five insurance companies in the City of London this morning (30 January).
Holloway replaces Lickens as Clear Group’s M&A lead
Clear Group has named Oscar Holloway as its managing director of mergers and acquisitions, replacing Howard Lickens.
Insurance solution to reopen Ukraine’s airports in the works
Marsh McLennan CEO John Doyle has said that work is under way on an insurance solution that will allow Ukrainian airports to reopen.
War and extreme weather top global risk ranking
State-based armed conflict has topped the World Economic Forum’s list of short-term risks, while extreme weather events dominate landed the long term top spot.
Climate activists target Marsh’s Manchester office
Climate protesters entered the lobby of Marsh’s Manchester office on Wednesday (8 January) calling on the firm to reject fossil fuel projects and become “climate heroes”.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Crawford’s curry and ABI’s meaty fare
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Insurers Review of the Year 2024
Insurers share their highlights of 2024 and hopes for more economic stability, less regulatory tinkering and fewer storms in 2025.
Marshmallow cuts losses by 98.7% as turnover hits £184m
Insurtech unicorn Marshmallow has revealed that it is close to turning a profit after its losses shrunk by 98.7%.
Big Interview: Neil Gibson, Sedgwick
Neil Gibson, CEO of Sedgwick UK, reflects on his first year in the top job and shares his plans to grow Sedgwick in the UK by winning the sector’s war for talent and focussing on customer service outcomes.
How insurers are working to keep esports competitive and covered
With 2025 expected to be the best year in video games sales to date thanks to GTA 6, a potential PS5, Xbox mid-gen refreshes, plus the first full year of sales for Switch 2. Tom Luckham examines how the insurance industry is addressing the complicated…
Big Interview: Clarissa Franks, Lockton
Clarissa Franks, head of UK retail for Lockton, speaks to Scott McGee about her first year at the broker, the joy of not being “tied up in numbers and margin”, and shares how her team is “doubling down” to achieve growth.
It is the (changing) name of the game
News Editor’s View: With the RSA and NIG names potentially being dropped next year, Scott McGee looks at other brands insurance has lost over the years, what others could be in danger, and asks: Do any brands still have staying power?
Allianz settles Various Eateries BI lawsuit
Allianz and Various Eateries have settled their Covid business interruption lawsuit after several failed appeals by both parties.
Pen’s cyber revamp; Chubb’s construction practice; Unum CEO joins ABI board
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.