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Penny Speed meets… Adrian Morgan, chief operating officer, Xuber
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Ask the expert: How can I ensure my employees take pride in their work?
Some 90% of insurance professionals feel proud to work in their profession, according to research by Randstad Financial & Professional. They are, by some distance, the most happy with their professional image compared with other sectors - the UK average…
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 29 August 2013
While recent summers have seen Penny reaching for an umbrella to protect against the pouring rain rather than a parasol to escape the scorching sun, so far this year, much to the delight of insurers across the UK, the former has given way to the latter;…
Penny speed meets... Martyn Foulds, senior insurance claims manager, Lloyds Banking Group
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 15/22 August 2013
Despite reports of a fall in car insurance premiums, it seems some firms still charge rates well above what consumers would consider good value.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 1/8 August 2013
One of Penny’s favourite things about her beloved insurance business is that it lends itself to people doing some very silly things – so she was thrilled this week when a mobile insurance website sent over its top 10 strange locations where lost handsets…
Penny speed meets... Sally Griffiths, director of training and consultancy, VFM
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 25 July 2013
Preventing a breach of data is high on the agenda for most companies in the insurance industry, but it seems London’s cabbies are the real protectors of sensitive information.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 18 July 2013
For outgoing Allianz boss Andrew Torrance, his last day in the office on the 5th July , gave him a taste of what he might expect next year on the 4th July.
Penny Speed Meets... John Dyke, personal lines managing director, Zurich
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Law report: Claim was made within time
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Memorandum 23 not a self-standing form of cover in defective workmanship case
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Previous conviction found to be relevant by Court of Appeal
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
North of the border: Fallout from a prisoner’s leave
In Ann Thomson v The Scottish Ministers the claimant’s daughter was murdered by John Campbell, a prisoner on short leave.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 11 July 2013
Penny is used to rubbing shoulders with leading lights, but was surprised to come face-to-face with a TV star at the International Underwriting Association’s summer party on Thursday.
Penny Speed Meets: Jason Smart, group chief executive officer, Elite Insurance Company
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 4 July 2013
Penny loves a bit of transatlantic rivalry – especially with Andrew Torrance keeping up the British end in the US – so was saddened to hear tales of former Crawford & Company fraud chief Bobby Gracey being bested by Yankees.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 27 June 2013
Penny loves to moan and complain, so she was thrilled this week to hear of one complaint a telematics firm received from an elderly customer who was unable to install their new black box.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 20 June 2013
Penny saw several delegates looking a little jaded on the final day of the Airmic 2013 conference in Brighton, but none quite so worse for wear as the good fellows from the Institute of Risk Management.
Penny speed meets... Peter Horton, chief operating officer, LV
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Claims Awards 2013: Innovation of the Year – AIG
AIG’s use of the latest technology has revolutionised its investigation reporting, heralding a dramatic drop in time taken to assess and process claims, bringing benefits to policyholders.
Penny Speed Meets... Simon Winnard
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is no stranger to office high jinks, but even she was surprised to learn this week of the stunt pulled by one legal expenses insurer.
My Best XI: Alastair Denness, Swinton Commercial
Alastair Denness, national business development manager at Swinton Commercial, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Denness opts for a robust line-up including a trio of Zurich high flyers alongside big-game experience from elsewhere…