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Insurance Covid-Cast: Future of Insurance Work - What do millennials want from their employers; and has it shifted due to Covid-19?
For the 32nd episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a panel to discuss how millennials have experienced lockdown and what temporary practices they would like to see made permanent.
Marsh supports partnership between British Red Cross and the British Psychological Society
The British Red Cross and the British Psychological Society have teamed up to recruit specialist Psychosocial Reserve Volunteers who will support people experiencing trauma or emotional distress during and after major emergencies in the UK.
Aviva's Patrick Tiernan on getting Britain back to business
The tragic toll of Covid-19 is incalculable. In less than five months, this pandemic has taken away so many loved ones – devastating families, friends and colleagues on a scale that could not have been imagined. Patrick Tiernan, managing director UK…
Ex-Zurich boss Dave Smith takes NED role at AIG UK
Former Zurich UK general insurance CEO Dave Smith has joined AIG UK as a non-executive director and is set to become chair of the risk committee.
Bob Darling to step down as Jensten Group CEO
Bob Darling is to step down as CEO of Jensten Group on 5 August and will be succeeded by Alistair Hardie, who is currently CEO of Charles Taylor’s assistance and specialist claims management business.
Andy Graham joins Direct Insurance Group from Cobra
Direct Insurance Group has appointed Andy Graham as head of specialist liability for its London market and Lloyd’s broking division.
David Coughlan to replace Janet Connor as AA’s insurance MD
Janet Connor will be stepping down as managing director of insurance at the AA this summer with former RSA UK personal lines MD David Coughlan taking up the role, Post can reveal.
CMA opens investigation into Ardonagh buying Bennetts
The Competition and Markets Authority has today launched an investigation into whether Ardonagh buying Bennetts Motorcycling Services will lead to “substantial lessening of competition”.
Spotlight: Lloyd's and the London market: Covid-19 – jump-starting a tech revolution in the London market
Covid-19 has forced the insurance sector to take a long hard look at how it uses technology. Handing over back office functions is allowing firms to tackle what they do best – pricing and underwriting
Brokers call for 'low-level' compulsory cover as e-scooter trials begin
With the UK government ready to introduce e-scooters on the roads from this weekend as part of trials, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for the development of a “low-level minimal insurance requirement."
Briefing: Gefion hopes to go out with a whimper as brokers predict a bang
News that Danish unrated insurer Gefion had entered run-off and solvent liquidation left us and others in the industry feeling somewhat underwhelmed.
GRP expands into healthcare with first buy after Searchlight takeover
Global Risk Partners has bought Premier Choice Healthcare to become its healthcare hub as it moves into the sector.
Gefion liquidation 'no great shock' to brokers
Brokers have labelled unrated Danish insurer Gefion going into run off and ultimately liquidation as “no great shock”.
Aon u-turns on salary cuts
Aon will repay colleagues in full, plus 5% of the withheld amount, after cutting the salaries of 70% of its workforce.
MGAs hanker after face-to-face business return
A survey of the Managing General Agents' Association has found that despite the increased use of video conferencing services during the Covid-19 lockdown, managing general agents are keen to get back to face-to-face meetings.
Gefion to enter run-off as regulator revokes insurance license
Danish unrated insurer Gefion will enter solvent liquidation as the Danish regulator has chosen to withdraw its license, the insurer has said.
Insurance Covid-Cast: What next for managing general agents?
In the 30th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together an expert panel to discuss what the future holds for managing general agents.
Briefing: Have insurers thrown brokers under the bus on BI?
There have always been points of conflict in the insurer and broker relationship but this week that reached a new low as RSA offered up Marsh as a human shield in its battle to avoid payment of business interruption claims for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Biba CEO blasts 'irrelevant' and 'unhelpful' insurer conduct in FCA BI test case
Insurers' comments about the duty of brokers made in the defences in the ongoing Financial Conduct Authority business interruption court case are "irrelevant" and "unhelpful" according to British Insurance Brokers' Association CEO Steve White.
Ardonagh moves forward with $500m notes offering
Ardonagh has placed $500m (£401m) of senior payment in kind toggle notes.
Marsh bites back as RSA alleges it is on the hook for wording in FCA BI test case
Marsh has disputed RSA allegations its clients should be liable for brokered policy contract issues in the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case, as brokers were dragged into the ongoing proceedings.
Ex-Biba chair Lord Hunt steps up to GRP main board as NED
Lord Hunt, the former chair of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, has stepped up to sit on the main board of Global Risk Partners as a non-executive director.
Analysis: Unpacking the Ardonagh deal
Broker Network members have given a resounding shrug of indifference to the news that after four years away the network is set to return to Ardonagh’s ownership as it buys up Bravo Group.
Insurance role models named as top ethnic minority business leaders
The latest Empower Top 100 list includes 11 Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders and future role models working in insurance.