Articles by Stephanie Denton
Editor’s comment – Adios amigos
The Top 100 UK Insurers ranking is always a highlight in my insurance year, but this year’s is bittersweet as it will be my last after 18 years at Insurance Post.
Editor's comment: Take time to smell the flowers
Life can be hard. It’s not a nice lesson to have to teach my son but he is old enough now to know about climate change, to learn about inflation and to ask questions about US school killings, abortions, and women’s rights.
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.
Brettell to replace Jepp as MD of Zurich Municipal
Amy Brettell will succeed Andrew Jepp as managing director of Zurich Municipal, after he steps down to explore new opportunities after 40 years at Zurich.
Editor's comment: Back to the motor future
I recently visited London’s West End to see the musical of Back to the Future and was amused to see how much the world has changed since the film was aired.
Briefing: Can’t we all sit down over a nice cup of tea on multi-occupancy insurance?
I once had a dispute with my neighbour over some work we had had done on our boundary line.
Axa XL promotes Benet to global CUO
Axa XL has appointed Libby Benet as global chief underwriting officer, succeeding Nancy Bewlay, who recently assumed leadership of Axa XL’s global reinsurance operation.
Briefing: Time for zero tolerance on sexism
“In all honesty, after 30+ years in Financial Services I am pretty used to sexist and derogatory comments like those in the AGM yesterday.”
Editor's comment: We'll meet again
As this issue lands our thoughts will be turning to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference and its return to a face-to-face event in its traditional home of Manchester.
Interview - Colm Holmes, Allianz Holdings
Allianz Holdings CEO Colm Holmes caught up with Stephanie Denton after his first 100 days in the role to explain why the next three years will be all about growth for the UK insurer.
Editor's comment: Walk the walk on ESG
Last August the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report warned that ‘unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to close to 1.5°C or even 2°C will be beyond reach’.
ESG Exchange Q&A 2: How are insurers enabling their employees and partners to be green?
As part of our ESG Exchange fortnight, Post spoke to Ageas, Aviva, LV and Zurich to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping their employees, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance…
Marsh McLennan to exit all Russian business
Marsh becomes the first major international broker to exit all Russian business as the war with Ukraine continues.
ESG Exchange Q&A 1: How are insurers helping their staff and partners to be green?
As part of Post's ESG Exchange fortnight we spoke to Allianz, Axa, Bupa and RSA to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping staff, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance practises.
Editor's comment: Lost in a data pothole
It is probably safe to say most of us have broken the odd law – I’m sure many tried an alcoholic drink before they were 18 or have made an illegal turn on the road.
Briefing: Is the cooling off period a lie?
I recently had to renew my motorhome insurance. I have my policy with a broker as I view it as slightly more complicated than my car insurance.
Editor's comment: Celebration or commiseration
We are a family that is big on marking the passing of time – birthday, anniversaries and well just any excuse to get together really – good job too with no less than six family birthdays in January alone.
Editor’s comment: Damned if you do and damned if you don’t
A New Year. A fresh start. Resolutions decided and hopes of a better – the best – version of me to come. Isn’t this how every year starts and yet how easy is it to do this? Most of us might change one thing or just take steps towards changing one thing…
Preview: What will 2022 bring for the insurance market?
Post spoke to market experts to get their predictions for what 2022 will look like.
Review of the Year 2021 – Claims and legal
Post spoke to loss adjusters and lawyers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Review of the Year 2021 – Brokers and MGAs
Post spoke to brokers and MGAs to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Review of the Year 2021 – Insurtech
Post spoke to insurtechs to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Review of the Year 2021 – Insurers
Post spoke to major insurers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Q&A: Nicolas Aubert, formerly WTW GB CEO
Exclusive: Now on gardening leave after almost 18 months of caretaking in his role as Willis Towers Watson GB CEO, Nicolas Aubert speaks to Stephanie Denton about the collapse of the Aon deal, not being chosen to manage the firm and what he achieved…